XLR HOOD VENTS

[Pua]

Aloha,

I have a 2005 XLR Base.
I love the look of the V Hood with air vents (see photo). Does anyone know where I can purchase such a hood?

Mahalo,

Pua

 

[BeardBros]

It looks to me like that is a custom hood, those were added to a stock GM hood then repainted to match the car.

 

[rexster314]

Yeh, those vents are add-ons

 

[Pua]

Ok, I was hoping someone was making these hoods and I could just buy it with the vents.

 

[Rob]

Welcome to the XLR Net!

 

[BeardBros]

Any good bodyshop can do this job. It would probably cost the same or less to add vents to your stock hood as buying a complete new hood and having it painted to match.

 

[CNC]

Welcome to The XLR Site

Consensus of opinion here. FYI, I concur, those are not stock hood vents. Definately look great, but not stock.

In any event, welcome to the site.

 

[Pua]

Any good bodyshop can do this job. It would probably cost the same or less to add vents to your stock hood as buying a complete new hood and having it painted to match.

Thanks for response, I have the base hood, I think the vents would look best on a V - Hood. I was just hoping to find someone who had the set-up I am looking for good to go.
But yes, looks like I will have to order the hood then have someone install the vents myself.

 

[Pua]

Consensus of opinion here. FYI, I concur, those are not stock hood vents. Definately look great, but not stock.

In any event, welcome to the site.

Thanks for response, yes I knew they were not stock, just trying to find out if anyone had these complete as a purchase item.
I would also like these functional and not just for looks.

Thanks for the welcome.

Pua

 

[mickeytee]

I believe the new v hoods are almost all sold out . let us know what you find
I just checked and they do have a few left. Someone said a month ago that they could not find in an the states. As its an easy part to make and most likely cost gm about 200$ and sells for 2000 they most likely will continue to provide these.

 

[Pua]

I believe the new v hoods are almost all sold out . let us know what you find
I just checked and they do have a few left. Someone said a month ago that they could not find in an the states. As its an easy part to make and most likely cost gm about 200$ and sells for 2000 they most likely will continue to provide these.

Thanks Micky,
Just wondering, are you aware of any good aftermarket V-Hoods that I can add those vents to?

Mahalo,

Pua

 

[mickeytee]

aftermarket

Thanks Micky,
Just wondering, are you aware of any good aftermarket V-Hoods that I can add those vents to?

Mahalo,

Pua

I do not believe anyone makes anything aftermarket for this car except floor mats. No bumpers ,no headlights, exterior panels or anything else that I can find. Someone said there was an aftermarket rear 3rd brake light in the trunk made but I never could find a company that made it. I just think they found a dealer on ebay selling them.
There was a wide body kit but I have contacted that company with no response.
Would love to find a damaged v hood to have a repo made. As the underside reinforcement would have to be removed I would like a used slightly damaged one. New one is too high to break apart. MAy take a stock one and add a v type scoop but IMO the v hood look is just about right for the car