Looking for advice on installing fire and ice vents on pro

Daniel475

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I have the nose cone carbon fiber vents and the lower side panel ones, was curious what would be easiest to make a nice easy clean install.. was thinking of using a hole saw up front on the nose cone vs cutting a big triangle out thought it might weaken the plastic ... any ideas on whats the best way to approach this!

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In all the venting I have ever done I have always used the hole saw approach as I believe the cut out weakens that area. Just my opinion good luck
 

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I agree with the hole saw idea, I used different sizes to get as much open area as I could. Good luck
 

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Done a lot of vents in my time and I think the drill and a large bit works best wtithout weakening the hood, hole saw would be my second choice ImageUploadedByTapatalk1382929368.591762.jpg


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Only problem im having with the hole saw is one the left hand side if your sitting on the sled , there is some valcro type material on the inside , im assuming to protect the plastic from the pipe, its getting caught all up in the hole saw bit , not sure if this is needed or what?
 

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i cut out the whole area for my hood and foot well i did leave vertical strips of plastic for the side panels for strength and a strip on the shock tower. i haven't had any issue's, hood didn't seem to lose any rigidity. Best pics i can find

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Only problem im having with the hole saw is one the left hand side if your sitting on the sled , there is some valcro type material on the inside , im assuming to protect the plastic from the pipe, its getting caught all up in the hole saw bit , not sure if this is needed or what?
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trim on the inside with a knife first where your going to be drilling. you can also just use drill bits and drill a ton of holes if you fins this to be easier.
 

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Went with the Holesaw approach , worked well , will post some pics !
 
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