HEX Vents vs. 2014 SS Hood Vent - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ashley@HPE · 03-28-2013, 01:06 PM

Guys, as you all know the 2014 Camaro models were announced yesterday. Clearly, we are a little concerned with OEM hood vent, so we wanted to get your opinions on that vent vs. HEX Vents.

Cincy10SSRS · 03-28-2013, 02:50 PM

I realize that since I have them I may tend to be somewhat biased but... I HONESTLY believe that the Hines hex vents look alot better. I like that they are dual, side by side, small'ish ones set back a little farther on the cowl as opposed to one medium sized one farther forward. The new Chevy one just kind of looks out of place. Enjoy the scenic background of my first pic (garbage pickup day).

lscamaro · 03-28-2013, 04:24 PM

Hex Vents look 1000000000 times better. The new vent looks like an afterthought

Ashley@HPE · 03-28-2013, 04:48 PM

Thanks a lot guys! I agree that the new vent looks out of place,and that the new vent is an afterthought. Also, I am a bit biased too since both of my Camaros have the vents, but I truly believe that the design with two symmetrical vents it a lot better.

pannhead51 · 03-28-2013, 05:30 PM

Not only does the GM vent suck.... they really screwed the pooch with those ugly tail-lights..

Ashley@HPE · 03-28-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by pannhead51

Not only does the GM vent suck.... they really screwed the pooch with those ugly tail-lights..

Yes! I do not like the tail lights or vent at all. Sadly, the vent does what HEX Vents do, and it's included in the standard design. Not a big fan of the 2014 Camaro.

lscamaro · 03-28-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashley@HPE

Thanks a lot guys! I agree that the new vent looks out of place,and that the new vent is an afterthought. Also, I am a bit biased too since both of my Camaros have the vents, but I truly believe that the design with two symmetrical vents it a lot better.

Wow, two camaros? I need to get moving and pick up another

lscamaro · 03-28-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashley@HPE

Yes! I do not like the tail lights or vent at all. Sadly, the vent does what HEX Vents do, and it's included in the standard design. Not a big fan of the 2014 Camaro.

It's not included on the v6 model as far as I know so you'll probably get more than a few v6 owners buying hex vents. And if anyone hates the standard vent, you'll see lots of people start to trade hoods to get hex vents. It's kinda how people currently trade read deck lids to put on other spoilers. Same thing really. I'd trade a hood with the standard vent for a blank one to put hex vents on in a heartbeat

CamaroI · 03-28-2013, 05:41 PM

The more I look at the new Z28 the more I like it. Having said that glad I have a 2010. GM vent looks cheap IMO and the Hex Vents look TONS better. The new Z28 a different beast all together, but could have made better tail lights for sure

The 2010 Sin · 03-28-2013, 06:12 PM

I don't mind the 2014 vent but I own a 2010 and a 2013 SS

Hex vents for the win!

caper · 03-28-2013, 08:30 PM

my hex vents are yet to be installed but i agree , they look better than the 14. i am not a fan of the 14 at all. i much prefer my 2010 to it. then again my 2010 isnt looking stock either...

Nutro · 03-28-2013, 09:31 PM

I actually like the new hood and the Hex vents are nice but they are WAY overpriced IMO.

Ryanbabz71 · 03-28-2013, 11:12 PM

I like them both but prefer the look of hex vents

phdjent · 03-28-2013, 11:38 PM

You know I'm voting Hex over new style, however, I like the finished look underneath compared to my rough cut hood liner or those silver trays.

Taken at the auto show today

View Poll Results: Which hood vents do you prefer?
HEX Vents	162	57.86%
2014 OEM SS Vent	77	27.50%
Neither	41	14.64%
Voters: 280. You may not vote on this poll

03-28-2013, 01:06 PM	#1
Ashley@HPE Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida Posts: 127	HEX Vents vs. 2014 SS Hood Vent Guys, as you all know the 2014 Camaro models were announced yesterday. Clearly, we are a little concerned with OEM hood vent, so we wanted to get your opinions on that vent vs. HEX Vents.

03-28-2013, 02:50 PM	#2
Cincy10SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cincinnati area Posts: 1,522	I realize that since I have them I may tend to be somewhat biased but... I HONESTLY believe that the Hines hex vents look alot better. I like that they are dual, side by side, small'ish ones set back a little farther on the cowl as opposed to one medium sized one farther forward. The new Chevy one just kind of looks out of place. Enjoy the scenic background of my first pic (garbage pickup day). __________________ Traded-in car: K&N Typhoon intake, JBA Shorty headers, Solo mid-pipes/hi-flow cats, GMPP Track Pack axle-back, Vmax ported TB, Billet Custom catch can, billet tensioner pulley, Hines Hex Vents, Z/TA rear spoiler, ProCustom headlight covers, Drake black/riveted quarter window covers, GM satin fuel door, chrome and brushed caps/covers under the hood, EmblemPros underhood bowtie & fuel rail "Camaro" plates, chrome "SS" door kick-panels, chrome trunk latch plate & strut rods, Street Scene lower grille ducts w/LED lights, front bowtie-delete, Yates Performance pedals, 35% tint, etc.

03-28-2013, 04:24 PM	#3
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	Hex Vents look 1000000000 times better. The new vent looks like an afterthought __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

03-28-2013, 06:12 PM	#10
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	I don't mind the 2014 vent but I own a 2010 and a 2013 SS Hex vents for the win! __________________

03-28-2013, 04:48 PM	#4
Ashley@HPE Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Ponte Vedra, Florida Posts: 127	Thanks a lot guys! I agree that the new vent looks out of place,and that the new vent is an afterthought. Also, I am a bit biased too since both of my Camaros have the vents, but I truly believe that the design with two symmetrical vents it a lot better.

03-28-2013, 05:30 PM	#5
pannhead51 Drives: 2SS convertible Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sacramento Posts: 366	Not only does the GM vent suck.... they really screwed the pooch with those ugly tail-lights..

03-28-2013, 05:41 PM	#9
CamaroI Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: DFW Posts: 3,112	The more I look at the new Z28 the more I like it. Having said that glad I have a 2010. GM vent looks cheap IMO and the Hex Vents look TONS better. The new Z28 a different beast all together, but could have made better tail lights for sure

03-28-2013, 08:30 PM	#11
caper Drives: 2010 IOM 2ss/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal, I.E. Posts: 1,545	my hex vents are yet to be installed but i agree , they look better than the 14. i am not a fan of the 14 at all. i much prefer my 2010 to it. then again my 2010 isnt looking stock either...

03-28-2013, 09:31 PM	#12
Nutro Drives: 2011 2SS Synergy Green Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 3,670	I actually like the new hood and the Hex vents are nice but they are WAY overpriced IMO. __________________ L99 With a Maggie

03-28-2013, 11:12 PM	#13
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	I like them both but prefer the look of hex vents __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

03-28-2013, 11:38 PM	#14
phdjent Evan "FRESHAYR" Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51, 2014 Jeep SRT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Plainview,NY Posts: 313 View My Garage	You know I'm voting Hex over new style, however, I like the finished look underneath compared to my rough cut hood liner or those silver trays. Taken at the auto show today __________________