SIDE VENTS - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

STORM_SHADOW · 03-14-2002, 08:03 AM

About to do M-R2 sidevents on my teg, wanted some feed back from those who might have done it on their tegs, Pros & Cons

boostaholic · 03-14-2002, 08:09 AM

just curious do they acutally serve a purpose? or is it for looks?

Thatboy_ROB · 03-14-2002, 08:19 AM

They are supposed to cool down the rear brakes or let them ventilate. However, most of these h-rides we see is just for looks. My friend did his about 2 weeks ago
CONS:
1) its a b@#&h to do.
2) have to cut extensively into cars body
3) water trap when it rains.
4) TOO DAMN NOISY
PROS:
1)looks tyte
2)no1 has them
3)extra show points.

whatever you do keep it clean and pimp, L8trz

STORM_SHADOW · 03-14-2002, 08:20 AM

MY body guy said he can do it both ways he set it up so that it cools off the brakes( More work more expensive) or he can do it just for looks. I'm just into exterior.

STORM_SHADOW · 03-14-2002, 08:30 AM

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h-rides

Please explain
Also how would I deal w/ the water when it rained.
My Body guy said he could install something maybe a sheet of metal or plasic to keep the noise from in.

Thatboy_ROB · 03-14-2002, 09:11 AM

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Originally posted by STORM_SHADOW

Please explain
Also how would I deal w/ the water when it rained.
My Body guy said he could install something maybe a sheet of metal or plasic to keep the noise from in.

As for the water, my friend installed a sort of duct. He placed some sheetmetal that carries the water out of the vent. It drops it right before the rear tire. However, it doesn't get all of it, but it does get most out. For the noise, your best bet would be to dynomat it. Even though thats mainly used for systems and $h!t, it does eliminate most of the sound vibration from day to day driving. Keep in mind it will always make noice, as will anything that changes the body lines or structure of a car. ie:shaved moldings, rain gutters, tails, vents etc.

Have any other questions on this type of stuff drop me a line. My friends and I do all of our own body work and chances are we've done just about everything from heads and tails conversions, to wide body and fender flares and shaving and molding parts. After messing up the first couple of times and learning our mistakes, I think we have finally caught the drift. Any how sorry about rambling on. just hit me up as I said earlier with ?'s L8trz

-------> rc_mireles@hotmail.com

STORM_SHADOW · 03-14-2002, 09:30 AM

Thanx for all the advice guys really appreciate especially about the water, I would've never considered that factor. Still debating whether I should do it ,cause cutting the car scares me. All in All would you recommend this mod for a daily driver? Thanx again rob I will definitely hit u up if I decide to go through w/ this anypics of your work & your crew's rides?

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