2007 GT500 - Replacement Hood Vents?

[PrestonJ]

My stock hood vents have gotten a bit faded and I'd like to replace them. Preferably I'd like to go with something metal.

These look perfect but I cannot seem to find them for sale anywhere: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/65924-true-forged-hood-vents-installed/ Does anyone know where I can find these or something similar?

If not I noticed Shelby carries these: http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/7S3Z-16C630-B-fslash-C.htm but they have some questionable reviews.

Then there's always the possibility of just repainting my existing ones... has anyone tried that?

Thanks for any info.

 

[SHLBYLVR]

Steve from True Forged sells the billet hood vents. Just pm him and he can ask all your questions. He is a forum vendor. Just go to the Vendors page and find him.

You can get your stock ones hydro dipped.

 

[Bravo gt 500]

http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/7S3Z-16C630-B-fslash-C.htm

I like these.

 

[evasive]

I went with mesh True Forged and could not be happier. Significantly better made than the Shelby ones.

 

[Federico Garza]

True Forged all the way, love mine , its exactly what the stock hoods to make it stand out.

Forget about plastic parts that fade and get brittle with time.

 

[PrestonJ]

I sent Steve a PM. Hope to hear from him on this. Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[brian98svtsnake]

http://www.shelbystore.com/product-p/7S3Z-16C630-B-fslash-C.htm

I like these.

I have these, got them on sale for like 65 bucks two years ago. Would never pay 200 for them. Only bad thing about the openings is water easily gets in the engine compartment

 

[PrestonJ]

Well Steve wasn't able to get back with me so I finally bit the bullet and picked up a pair of the 40th anniversary vents from Shelby. I have to say I'm very happy with them. I took the "noise dampening" blanket off the bottom of the hood during the install and I was going to put it back on but saw several people on various forums that recommended just leaving it off. I was wondering what you guys' opinion on that was... should I put it back or not? Is noise dampening it's only function?


New 40th anniversary vents installed.



New vents next to the old ones I replaced. Notice how the old ones were washed out.

 

[brian98svtsnake]

Too bad you couldn't catch them on a good sale, I got mine really cheap like a year or so ago. Anyway they look good, only issue is water gets in your engine bay when washing or in the rain. I'm thinking of having my screen painted black to go with the scheme of my car.

 

[PrestonJ]

Too bad you couldn't catch them on a good sale, I got mine really cheap like a year or so ago. Anyway they look good, only issue is water gets in your engine bay when washing or in the rain. I'm thinking of having my screen painted black to go with the scheme of my car.

Yeah I thought about water too but then again the stock vents let water through as well. I don't think it's a major issue. Painting them black is an interesting idea.

 

[Slug Fest]

Well Steve wasn't able to get back with me so I finally bit the bullet and picked up a pair of the 40th anniversary vents from Shelby. I have to say I'm very happy with them. I took the "noise dampening" blanket off the bottom of the hood during the install and I was going to put it back on but saw several people on various forums that recommended just leaving it off. I was wondering what you guys' opinion on that was... should I put it back or not? Is noise dampening it's only function?

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New 40th anniversary vents installed.


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New vents next to the old ones I replaced. Notice how the old ones were washed out.

I just received these vents today from Shelby. Looking at them I assume taking the hood blanket off is the only way of getting to the tabs correct?

 

[sweetlou1182]

I put the shelby vents on my hood this summer and i did take the blanket off. Not sure if there is another way but the blanket comes off in a minute or 2

 

[Slug Fest]

Yeah I got it off no problem. One of the vents fought me a bit but I got it in...

 

[TexasSpeed]

Do these just pop in with the factory style retainers, exactly like the stockers you replaced? Curious how the plastic frame has held up for those of you that have had these for a while?

I'm debating these of the True Forged models but, hate to spend twice as much but, know the TF models are 100% custom and quality items.

Todd

 

[EGaillard]

Perhaps we can get enough interest and get a discount on the True Forged hood vents?

 

[limitedex]

I'm impressed with my 40th Shelby Store vents. $200 bucks or not. Made me happy.

 

[builttodrive]

I would like a set of the True Forged if there was a forum deal. Anyone know the cost?

 

[jimjrhd1]

I found these on TF web site but no price. I would be interested in a set as well.

Louvered http://trueforgedwheels.com/?content/pictures2/GT500/2007-2009+GT500+hood+vents/Louvered+Hood+Vents/

Mesh http://trueforgedwheels.com/?content/pictures2/GT500/2007-2009+GT500+hood+vents/Mesh+Hood+Vents/

 

[tvspower]

I have the Shelby Vents for 3 yrs now.. Looks great with my Vapour colour.. They were on sale for $99 when I got them.

 

[tbone7467]

Anyone know if these are still avail? I just picked up my 2009 GT500 at xmas