Seibon Carbon Fiber RS Style Vented Hood for Fiesta PICS

[BlueBomber]

http://blog.modbargains.com/new-fiesta-st-rs-style-carbon-fiber-hoods-now-modbargains/

Here's the link to the writeup. PelloniDesign was one of the first to get these so naturally we had to get some pics of it. See this car at ModAuto any day of the week.

More pics on the site.

Enjoy

http://www.modbargains.com/seibon-carbon-fiber-RS-style-hood-Ford-Fiesta-ST.htm

direct link here

 

[BoostBumps]

For those interested....

ModBargain's has the Carbon Fiber RS Vented Hood from Seibon currently on sale for $649.99...

http://www.modbargains.com/seibon-carbon-fiber-RS-style-hood-Ford-Fiesta-ST.htm

 

[TheGreenOne]

Are the vents functional in any way?

 

[BoostBumps]

Are the vents functional in any way?

Are you asking if they are real vents (open) or if anyone has anyone provided any data to show they actually help reduce internal temps? I haven't seen any actual data posted so far that shows this is the case?

 

[TheGreenOne]

Are you asking if they are real vents (open) or if anyone has anyone provided any data to show they actually help reduce internal temps?

I guess both.

 

[BoostBumps]

I guess both.

they are open vents...And yeah, there is a "claim" made in their blog (posted below) but with no supporting data...FWTW..LOL!!

http://blog.modbargains.com/new-fiesta-st-rs-style-carbon-fiber-hoods-now-modbargains/

"The two hood vents installed on either side of the rise in the center are fully functional ? the owner of this Fiesta ST reports an approximate 5-10F* reduction in coolant and air charge temperatures on hot days, and after seeing the heat waves bleeding through the vents, we?re inclined to believe the anecdote."

 

[TheGreenOne]

they are open vents...And yeah, there is a "claim" made in their blog (posted below) but with no supporting data...FWTW..LOL!!

http://blog.modbargains.com/new-fiesta-st-rs-style-carbon-fiber-hoods-now-modbargains/

"The two hood vents installed on either side of the rise in the center are fully functional ? the owner of this Fiesta ST reports an approximate 5-10F* reduction in coolant and air charge temperatures on hot days, and after seeing the heat waves bleeding through the vents, we?re inclined to believe the anecdote."

I figured as much. Not a fan of gawdy vents that do absolutely nothing.

 

[BoostBumps]

Not a fan of gawdy vents that do absolutely nothing.

I agree...LOL

that said...nobody has shown that they are "not" functional either!

 

[TheGreenOne]

I agree...LOL

that said...nobody has shown that they are "not" functional either!

Troo

 

[pelotonracer2]

they are open vents...And yeah, there is a "claim" made in their blog (posted below) but with no supporting data...FWTW..LOL!!

http://blog.modbargains.com/new-fiesta-st-rs-style-carbon-fiber-hoods-now-modbargains/

"The two hood vents installed on either side of the rise in the center are fully functional ? the owner of this Fiesta ST reports an approximate 5-10F* reduction in coolant and air charge temperatures on hot days, and after seeing the heat waves bleeding through the vents, we?re inclined to believe the anecdote."

Meh.. I can see a 5-10 degree reduction in INTAKE air temps, but probably not air charge temps... maybe 1-2 degrees real world.

I can also see how this might help vent some heat.

 

[Pete]

I want to order this hood but would rather come pick it up. Can I get I still get it for the discounted price of 649.99 if I pick up? Thanks!

 

[GateCityRadio]

I might order one, I like the RS look vents and CF is just sexy. That $155 shipping is kinda killer though...

 

[BlueBomber]

I want to order this hood but would rather come pick it up. Can I get I still get it for the discounted price of 649.99 if I pick up? Thanks!

SEIBON is weird about shipping. There's a "mandatory shipping charge" or something, but for locals I think there's a way around it. Call in and talk to one of our Mod Experts who can help you out w/local pickup or facilitate just having you get it AT Seibon (20 mins from here)

 

[BlueBomber]

I might order one, I like the RS look vents and CF is just sexy. That $155 shipping is kinda killer though...

No way around it for anyone selling SEIBON unfortunately, it's a new SEIBON policy - mandatory shipping charge or something.

 

[Pete]

Thank you for the response I did call in and was told there is a 9-12 week wait time for the hoods to be ready. So I am going to wait and buy tires for now.

 

[GateCityRadio]

Yeah, I was told 8 weeks. I'll go ahead and order.

 

[RAAMaudio]

Properly designed hood vents can be hugely effective but generally need to be much larger to have a big improvement in cooling.

Allowing air out over the top of the car versus underneath also aids in down force and drag reduction, again when done right.

I can easily see a gain from these vents, how much, testing is the only way to be sure.