Hatchback Fake Vent Upgrades

[Froz3nTundra]

Has anyone come across any cool upgrades/modifications to make the fake vents less fake and stupid?

I'm leery of being the first yahoo to try and mess with them but having some additional lighting built into the front/rear vents might be cool if done right.

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[Casicone]

I was wondering how they'd look plasti-dipped. They would appear a bit darker rather than a color that resembles something that used to be black and is now sun-dyed. Not sure how difficult they are to remove.

 

[chubbz05]

I was wondering how they'd look plasti-dipped. They would appear a bit darker rather than a color that resembles something that used to be black and is now sun-dyed. Not sure how difficult they are to remove.

i too was thinking about that. With the sun fade, I think plastidip would look much better

 

[TrentonSport]

I was wondering how they'd look plasti-dipped. They would appear a bit darker rather than a color that resembles something that used to be black and is now sun-dyed. Not sure how difficult they are to remove.

I thought I was going crazy. I've had my hatch for not even 2 months and it looks dull. I used aerospace 303 spray and it definitely darkened it by a lot but still would like to replace them.

 

[mjdecker]

I'm curious as well. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Si Sedan shares the same vent parts from the hatch back (though the actual rear bumper may be different). I recently picked up a few cans of plastidip (black & glossifier). If it's nice out this weekend I may try it out see how it looks. If it looks like crap I can just peel it off.

 

[wytwolf]

I've seen these and other versions of them online.

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/327...For-HONDA-CIVIC&spm=2114.40010208.4.70.g4ciiD

I'm sure there's a hatchback version too.

 

[Froz3nTundra]

I've seen these and other versions of them online.

https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/327...For-HONDA-CIVIC&spm=2114.40010208.4.70.g4ciiD

I'm sure there's a hatchback version too.

I haven't seen a hatchback version yet but I'd definitely be interested.

 

[derbo904]

I haven't seen a hatchback version yet but I'd definitely be interested.

Same here. I'm waiting for a set to set up as Rear fogs.

 

[mjdecker]

Quick take in Photoshop for some (very rough) reverse fogs. I may try other styles later on.

 

[stariq812]

I think its wont make a lot of difference but corsomotion.com has LED reflectors for Hatchbacks and I guess for the Si

 

[derbo904]

I think its wont make a lot of difference but corsomotion.com has LED reflectors for Hatchbacks and I guess for the Si

Oh interesting. I wanted to replace those reflectors with an LED reflector and run a wire back to the driver side panel with a rear fog button.

 

[stariq812]

Oh interesting. I wanted to replace those reflectors with an LED reflector and run a wire back to the driver side panel with a rear fog button.

Let me know If you buy them. I know they are a bit expensive but I havent seen anything else for Hatch,

 

[derbo904]

Let me know If you buy them. I know they are a bit expensive but I havent seen anything else for Hatch,

The price itself is just the reflectors itself. That still poses an issue where to source a button for the panel up front, as well as the wiring.

 

[HatchPanda]

The price itself is just the reflectors itself. That still poses an issue where to source a button for the panel up front, as well as the wiring.

Corsomotion sells a module aswell. It splices with the rear parking/day lights and the brake light circuit. Basically they stay on when your headlights are on, and then illuminate to full brightness when you step on the brakes. Its a total of 200 bucks with the LED hatchback reflectors..
If you want the option to turn them on individualy then you would have to drill a hole for the button or switch (maybe next to the shifter) and run wires underneath carpets and the center console or wherever you want the switch to be and also a wire to power from the switch

 

[derbo904]

Corsomotion sells a module aswell. It splices with the rear parking/day lights and the brake light circuit. Basically they stay on when your headlights are on, and then illuminate to full brightness when you step on the brakes. Its a total of 200 bucks with the LED hatchback reflectors..
If you want the option to turn them on individualy then you would have to drill a hole for the button or switch (maybe next to the shifter) and run wires underneath carpets and the center console or wherever you want the switch to be and also a wire to power from the switch

Pretty much. I want them as a rear fog option not to be part of my brake lights. I haven't seen a foglight switch out yet so I'll be waiting. The UKDM fog switch is on the turn stalk so it will be hard to retrofit that.

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