Carbon Fiber Hood Vent & Fender Vents

[brettmess24]

What manufacturers do the different companies use?

Here is a quick read article explaining the difference. Wet layup vs pre preg/autoclave

https://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2018/01/16/wet-vs-dry-carbon-fiber-revisited/


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[Sharkman]

Is Anderson a reseller? I saw something about ICON and to avoid that company completely. Looks like APR is the way to go.

 

[brettmess24]

Is Anderson a reseller? I saw something about ICON and to avoid that company completely. Looks like APR is the way to go.

No Anderson Composites make their own carbon fiber. They have two processes they use vacuum infused or dry/pre preg and both processes use the autoclave making a light uniform finish.


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[Sharkman]

so here is pricing comparison from the websites:


APR side vents: $589
APR hood vent: $899

Anderson side vents: $399
Anderson hood vent: $799

 

[brettmess24]

so here is pricing comparison from the websites:


APR side vents: $589
APR hood vent: $899

Anderson side vents: $399
Anderson hood vent: $799

I like how Anderson has the mesh behind the side vents and in the hood vent.


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[Sharkman]

so if this was your purchase, you would get the anderson product vs APR?

 

[brettmess24]

so if this was your purchase, you would get the anderson product vs APR?

Almost $300 less and I personally like the mesh design so yes I would. Same struggle I have for my ZLE is the design difference between the two. Be great to see both in person before dropping the coin....perfect world problems right?


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[Sharkman]

ha. right. ok -i am going to move forward with anderson composites. thanks! hope this helps others out there with the same dilemma.

 

[Dadio 1966]

Anyone install both? (Hood & Side Vents?) How did it go?

 

[Sharkman]

I spoke about that with Anderson Composites. He said the plastic is fragile and could break if you aren't careful. I am using one of their installers to do the install. Can't afford to be breaking clips, the plastic or the CF.