Unique MODS for Your C8 Corvette !!! Part 2

[@DavidMcCartyOnline]

Wow great video. I actually have a set of these that I had yet to install, so glad you did the video to give some hints on approach. Looks great.

[@ktgarage1126]

Great to hear that the video is helpful. Let me know how it turns out for you!

[@brianrhodestv]

GREAT JOB KT real detailed video... I think I am going to do this mod.

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks for following the build! Glad I was able to convince you to take on the project. Please let me know how it turns out!

[@brianrhodestv]

@@ktgarage1126 would you be willing to sell the template?

[@PepeCheizen]

Looks super nice! and Rookie seems like a really good boy

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks. Rookie is by best buddy. Always around when I work on projects!

[@_Car_Ideas]

Man I’m so glad you posted these videos. I wish I could like your videos more than once haha. Great work! Have you heard anything back from c7 carbon yet?

[@ktgarage1126]

I really appreciate you following this project. C7 guys did replied to a couple of my emails, but it wasn’t very helpful. You are pretty much on your own. I left a review on their website to warn customers about the OnStar bracket on the description and having much more detailed installation instruction. Not sure if they will do it, but hope they do….

[@_Car_Ideas]

@@ktgarage1126 I sent a friend of mine your last video as soon as I seen it because he was just talking about getting the same vents and I wanted to make sure he (and the shop), knew exactly what they were getting into. I’ve never ordered from C7, but I’ve looked at their site a lot. I was going to order their ducted hood but it wasn’t available at the time I ordered mine, it was also really pricey imo. Hopefully they do better going forward but I’m glad I was able to see your feedback.

[@kurtthomas4746]

Congratulations, you are very crafty / clever, it looks good, not sure I would do it , even if I could. It would have been interesting and I think may have looked even better, to have painted the vent in carbon flash. Just a thought. Great job.

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks. I looked at their ducted hood too. But I think I am going to wait for the ZR1 style hood to come out. It looks really cool. There is a company that's making it and it is in pre-production

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks! I also though about painting it with carbon flash or just to order carbon fiber. I don't think you can wrong either way. I picked the body color so it kinda blend in a bit better with the rest of the car. The black mesh enhanced the look a bit.

[@v8behind]

That looks really good. I like the Z06 wheels too

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks 👍

[@C8corvetteobsession901]

I would have painted them carbon flash. It would have tied in the color with the rest of the trim. Great job! Now you have to do the rear vents! Lol

[@ktgarage1126]

Very good point! Carbon flash is just too bold for me. If someone is making the rear vent, I’ll be one of the first one to try 😉

[@justawhip3165]

Should have test fitted the fender and vent with liner before putting on screen and traced the shape on the backside of the fender liner so that it was easier to cut. Then once cut put the screen mesh into place.

[@ktgarage1126]

That was my intention, but when I realized that the liner is flush with the screen, all I need to do is to drill holes on the liner. The screen is too course to catch smaller rocks that can sling and damage the paint.

[@DelCalloway]

Awesome! Add a perforated amber LED board behind the grills for additional signals?

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks man. That is a really cool idea! I'll look into that!

[@briantoh7781]

also include the bando and the extra long cable.

[@ktgarage1126]

The adhesive is JB Weld Plastic Bonder. The cable info in on the video description

[@redcars72]

Those looks so freaking SICK! Really cool and functional. How many hours do you think you had into it?

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks. 2 weekends. 6 hrs per day. 24 hrs in it all together. That’s just because I didn’t know the process. If I do it again, probably 1/2” the time!

[@c4nac868]

Bro. U did GREAT!!!!

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks! It was a lot of work, but now I get to sit back and enjoy!

[@JoesGarage-c8corvette]

Does the vent serve any real function like cooling? Or only for looks?

[@ktgarage1126]

The vent is meant for relieving the high pressure on your wheelwell. It helps on the track, but for street use, it pretty much for looks!

[@JoesGarage-c8corvette]

@@ktgarage1126 cool. Thanks for the reply.

[@giuseppesmith2320]

Nice, what state do you stay in?

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks. I am in the Houston area

[@fredholland5723]

Looks great and would love to have that on my car but I can't do that don't have the skills 😅

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks man. It's a lot of work. But I really love it. You could have a local body shop do this if you have extra cash!!!

[@fredholland5723]

@@ktgarage1126 do you still have your on star

[@ktgarage1126]

@@fredholland5723 yes, on Part 3 of the video, I resolved the issues with OnStar mount and found a good location for it

[@fredholland5723]

@@ktgarage1126 oh OK cool

[@fredholland5723]

@@ktgarage1126 where did you get the vents from

[@briantoh7781]

can you share the email and brand of all parts you install to the fender tunnel.

[@ktgarage1126]

Hi. All the products info and links are on the description of the video

[@jackfalls1722]

New here👍Great informative video,,, i'd say match it with black like the rear or make both front and back carbon?🤔💡

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks. That would look great too! Just a bit too bold for me

[@jowga]

Good Job sir

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks!

[@lanebarker297]

It looks good, but that is a lot of work!

[@ktgarage1126]

Thanks! Absolutely! If it were me, I would have designed the vent away from the antenna bracket. That way you don't have to remove the fender - major task!

[@TalbertDehaven-s9c]

You should NOT have to remove the fender to install this mod. That's very poor design.

[@ktgarage1126]

Agreed 100%

[@Steveleanr]

Definitely bold, not really something that looks all that great.. so a pass for me.

[@ktgarage1126]

Fair enough. These kind of mods are not for everyone. Thanks for viewing the video!

[@C8corvetteobsession901]

Carbon Flash would have stood out more and blended with the other black accents. I think it looks awesome!

[@mr.dodosoft6952]

Would look better if it were flush, just my opinion

[@ktgarage1126]

you mean the lip around the vent? You have to have the lip to install it. If flush, you will have to fiberglass it in and re-paint the entire fender. Or probably need a whole new fender with a built in vent. But agreed that the flush design would look better!

[@Smilez-m1s]

Totally destroyed the C8. Adding non functional parts puts it in the Honda, Subaru club.

[@ktgarage1126]

Appreciate you sharing your opinion. Mods like this is not for everyone and I don’t expect everyone to agree. As long as I like it, that’s what matters. By the way, you have no idea how these fender vents work. They relieves the pressure in fender well. Obviously, you didn’t watch my video entirely to understand…. Get some education first, then come back and leave another comment.