Carbon Fiber Hood Vent & Fender Vents

zmessmer said:

What manufacturers do the different companies use?

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

Sharkman said:

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

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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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so here is pricing comparison from the websites:


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

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

Sharkman said:

so here is pricing comparison from the websites:


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

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

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


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

Sharkman said:

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

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

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

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.