IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

Installing Novel Side vents

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-07-16, 02:12 AM
  #1  
Gee2anIS
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
Gee2anIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: HI
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Installing Novel Side vents

Hi, for those with the Novel Side vents, what material did you use to stick the carbon vents to the car? Thank you in advance
Old 10-07-16, 02:17 AM
  #2  
ISF4life
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (30)
 
ISF4life's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: SoCal714
Posts: 6,063
Received 164 Likes on 116 Posts
Default

those already come with industry strength 3M tape
Old 10-07-16, 11:25 AM
  #3  
Minh93
Driver
 
Minh93's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Virginia
Posts: 118
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Remember shot some pics when you done.
Old 10-07-16, 11:26 AM
  #4  
I8ABMR
Lexus Fanatic
 
I8ABMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Waiting for next track day
Posts: 22,609
Received 100 Likes on 65 Posts
Default

I was thinking of adding them with my toms kit
Old 10-07-16, 11:49 AM
  #5  
Meraki Autoworks
Your #1 Lexus Vendor
iTrader: (8)
 
Meraki Autoworks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: CA - USA
Posts: 18,478
Received 668 Likes on 590 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I was thinking of adding them with my toms kit
Lets do it.

-Josh
__________________

Your #1 Dealer for Aftermarket Performance Products
Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
Old 10-07-16, 12:51 PM
  #6  
msgs350
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
msgs350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WA
Posts: 2,523
Received 196 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
Lets do it.

-Josh
Do a group but on these and the mirror covers!
Old 10-07-16, 03:35 PM
  #7  
Meraki Autoworks
Your #1 Lexus Vendor
iTrader: (8)
 
Meraki Autoworks's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: CA - USA
Posts: 18,478
Received 668 Likes on 590 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by msgs350
Do a group but on these and the mirror covers!
If you prove to me theres enough interest.

-Josh
__________________

Your #1 Dealer for Aftermarket Performance Products
Orange County, CA
Email: info@merakiautoworks.com
Text/Call: 213 394 2886
Website: www.MerakiAutoworks.com
Old 10-07-16, 03:42 PM
  #8  
semnosNSX
Advanced
 
semnosNSX's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: California
Posts: 577
Received 53 Likes on 42 Posts
Default

I may be in for a side vent group buy... if the price is right.
Old 10-07-16, 03:44 PM
  #9  
MileHIFcar
Pole Position
 
MileHIFcar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,672
Received 402 Likes on 256 Posts
Default

Pics of these vents on various colors of F's?
Old 10-07-16, 04:41 PM
  #10  
quattrokai
Driver School Candidate
iTrader: (5)
 
quattrokai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 28
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I used automotive 3M tape. Use rubbing alcohol to clean the area and then a heat gun to heat up the fender a lil, then heat up the tape slightly and apply. Make sure to do a test fit first so you know how its going to fit and where it exactly lines up.
Old 10-08-16, 02:13 AM
  #11  
Gee2anIS
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
Gee2anIS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: HI
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Yeah, mines didn't come with 3M tape, "I think" or I didn't see in the box-do I apply the alcohol only to the back of novel vents? Thanks for the info.
Old 10-08-16, 07:03 AM
  #12  
SoulFreak
Instructor
iTrader: (1)
 
SoulFreak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,011
Received 36 Likes on 26 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Gee2anIS
Yeah, mines didn't come with 3M tape, "I think" or I didn't see in the box-do I apply the alcohol only to the back of novel vents? Thanks for the info.
Since your vents didn't come with the 3M tape applied. It wouldn't hurt to lightly rub alcohol on the areas where you will apply the 3M tape stripe, on the vents. Chances are it's filled with oils from handling already. Normally, you want to rub alcohol to the mating surfaces. That may be covered with various oils, wax, detergents, and other solvents that won't allow the 3M tape to stick. The last thing you want, is for that expensive piece to fly away. In this case you also want to clean with alcohol the edges of the fender scoop areas. Where you're going to stick your carbon fiber piece. Follow, the techniques posted from other members above.
Old 10-08-16, 01:10 PM
  #13  
quattrokai
Driver School Candidate
iTrader: (5)
 
quattrokai's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: WA
Posts: 28
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by SoulFreak
Since your vents didn't come with the 3M tape applied. It wouldn't hurt to lightly rub alcohol on the areas where you will apply the 3M tape stripe, on the vents. Chances are it's filled with oils from handling already. Normally, you want to rub alcohol to the mating surfaces. That may be covered with various oils, wax, detergents, and other solvents that won't allow the 3M tape to stick. The last thing you want, is for that expensive piece to fly away. In this case you also want to clean with alcohol the edges of the fender scoop areas. Where you're going to stick your carbon fiber piece. Follow, the techniques posted from other members above.
yes, what SoulFreak said. Apply to both and dry both
Old 10-08-16, 10:29 PM
  #14  
fathorsejr
Rookie
iTrader: (6)
 
fathorsejr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: az
Posts: 81
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm in for a group buy
Old 10-08-16, 10:49 PM
  #15  
msgs350
Pole Position
iTrader: (2)
 
msgs350's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: WA
Posts: 2,523
Received 196 Likes on 129 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Meraki Autoworks
If you prove to me theres enough interest.

-Josh
Looks like there may be a few people interested in this thread. What could we expect for pricing/tiers?


Quick Reply: Installing Novel Side vents



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:52 AM.