Customized Fender Vents

[EVH5150]

I just finished Version 2.0 of my customized fender vents. I used my original Lariat trims for the new, updated ones. Version 1.0 was kind of a "proof of concept" project. The new versions have a much larger cut-out, and I'll probably leave these in the original textured black finish as opposed to color-matching them. The originals will be posted for sale in a few days if anyone is interested, along with a set of the Air Design ones.
Originals:

Version 2.0

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[White Thunder]

I just finished Version 2.0 of my customized fender vents. I used my original Lariat trims for the new, updated ones. Version 1.0 was kind of a "proof of concept" project. The new versions have a much larger cut-out, and I'll probably leave these in the original textured black finish as opposed to color-matching them. The originals will be posted for sale in a few days if anyone is interested, along with a set of the Air Design ones.
Originals:

Version 2.0

I think I like the color matched ones best.

 

[Track2side2]

I just finished Version 2.0 of my customized fender vents. I used my original Lariat trims for the new, updated ones. Version 1.0 was kind of a "proof of concept" project. The new versions have a much larger cut-out, and I'll probably leave these in the original textured black finish as opposed to color-matching them. The originals will be posted for sale in a few days if anyone is interested, along with a set of the Air Design ones.
Originals:

Version 2.0

How did you create these? 3d print? Would you be willing to share the file if so? What is the insert?
I think you did an amazing job man! Really well done. I have not seen a better alternative, hell these make the OEM look like a 3rd party product.

 

[FERALMAVERICK]

the vented look is how they should of come from factory, definitely digging the color matched

 

[badqat]

These look great, with 2.0 looking absolutely fantastic. Great job.

 

[Chico]

Yeah I would like to have a set of those in Ruby red I think that would be so awesome on my red truck

 

[EVH5150]

These are both OEM fender vents, not printed. For V1.0, I used a grinder with a flap wheel to remove the "block-off panel" from the backside, then fitted a piece of aluminum hex mesh that I found on Amazon. Once color-matched, I glued the mesh to the backside with J-B Weld Plastic Bond.
For V2.0, I opened them up to the first "ridge" to give them a bit more "open" area. I roughed them in with a Dremel and a cutoff wheel, then finished with the grinder and flap wheel, fit a new aluminum insert, and glued with J-B Weld Plastic Bond.

 

[Bradley]

I just finished Version 2.0 of my customized fender vents. I used my original Lariat trims for the new, updated ones. Version 1.0 was kind of a "proof of concept" project. The new versions have a much larger cut-out, and I'll probably leave these in the original textured black finish as opposed to color-matching them. The originals will be posted for sale in a few days if anyone is interested, along with a set of the Air Design ones.
Originals:

Version 2.0

I love these. Gonna have to get me a pair..

 

[EVH5150]

I love these. Gonna have to MAKE me a pair..

Changed this for you

 

[Automan21]

I just finished Version 2.0 of my customized fender vents. I used my original Lariat trims for the new, updated ones. Version 1.0 was kind of a "proof of concept" project. The new versions have a much larger cut-out, and I'll probably leave these in the original textured black finish as opposed to color-matching them. The originals will be posted for sale in a few days if anyone is interested, along with a set of the Air Design ones.
Originals:

Version 2.0

Always wanted to do this but never any time. Awesome work!!!

 

[AutobahnSHO]

I'd be really curious to know how much heat can escape (GOOD!), and if there are any aerodynamic effects from this (maybe bad).
The fact that they spend engineering and part money on closing the shutters in the front tells me there are pretty significant effects from the aero.

 

[EVH5150]

After a drive, you can feel a little heat coming out of them

 

[chilicharger]

I'd be really curious to know how much heat can escape (GOOD!), and if there are any aerodynamic effects from this (maybe bad).
The fact that they spend engineering and part money on closing the shutters in the front tells me there are pretty significant effects from the aero.

Shutters are to limit air intake. These will vent air, so the exact opposite of what you are worried about.

 

[Racin72]

Yes very interested in factory black ones, will you offer the lariat in colors? Please lmk when available

 

[AutobahnSHO]

Shutters are to limit air intake. These will vent air, so the exact opposite of what you are worried about.

They're to decrease air flow to improve aerodynamics.

Even adding places for air to escape can have effects on the aero. Those little "anti-mud-flaps" in front of the front wheels are probably .5-1mpg increase.

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