| 5050 | 09-09-2010 12:10 AM |
I want to go vented so bad... I just.. I dont want to tear my car apart that much... Imma get somebody to do it for me.. Or at least do it with somebody who knows what there doing...
| Beat Professor | 09-09-2010 11:50 AM |
[quote=Big-E;31830776]Try here and in your choice of seven colors: [url]http://www.celticmotorsport.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_179_197_369&products_id=1536[/url]
I ordered mine in July and got it in August - they needed to effectively fill a cargo container so I waited an extra month.
I like it:
[/quote]
Big E, you are da MAN!
I ordered mine in July and got it in August - they needed to effectively fill a cargo container so I waited an extra month.
I like it:
[/quote]
Big E, you are da MAN!
| WRX USA | 09-10-2010 05:06 PM |
[quote=Big-E;31830776]Try here and in your choice of seven colors: [url]http://www.celticmotorsport.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_179_197_369&products_id=1536[/url][/quote]
Make that six colors...WRB is out of stock in Japan and I am waiting to here back from Brett at Celtic about the other colors.
Make that six colors...WRB is out of stock in Japan and I am waiting to here back from Brett at Celtic about the other colors.
| bigboy | 09-11-2010 09:12 AM |
glad to see that someone here in the states other than gruppe-s can get these for everyone..good luck
| WRX USA | 09-13-2010 04:48 PM |
[quote="WRX USA"]
Make that six colors...WRB is out of stock in Japan and I am waiting to here back from Brett at Celtic about the other colors.[/quote]
Wow, Subaru is almost like Ford back in the old days....any color you want as long as it is Aspen White or Obsidian Black.
Make that six colors...WRB is out of stock in Japan and I am waiting to here back from Brett at Celtic about the other colors.[/quote]
Wow, Subaru is almost like Ford back in the old days....any color you want as long as it is Aspen White or Obsidian Black.
| sdericmonty | 09-14-2010 01:11 AM |
man i wish they had these for the 08+
| Leadsled124 | 09-19-2010 10:17 PM |
[quote=sdericmonty;31879400]man i wish they had these for the 08+[/quote]
Ive seen this on a white 08 sti. Looked good from the outside but didnt see how the inside matched up
edit:heres a wrb GR [url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/url]
I want to do this i didnt realize they sell for so much
Ive seen this on a white 08 sti. Looked good from the outside but didnt see how the inside matched up
edit:heres a wrb GR [url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/url]
I want to do this i didnt realize they sell for so much
| cha86 | 09-21-2010 02:31 AM |
[quote=573;30997877]Do you really think a small piece of stamped steel and a plastic interior bit would cost $450+ if it weren't rare?
I still really want one of these, but I can't justify the cost. I'd rather buy new struts or something..[/quote]
just because it doesnt come stock on US models doesnt make it rare. seems to me all of you are having no trouble finding them....its a factory part............................................ :huh:
there wouldnt be a crazy mark up if you jdm turds wouldnt want it. if no one cared, they'd be worthless..
I still really want one of these, but I can't justify the cost. I'd rather buy new struts or something..[/quote]
just because it doesnt come stock on US models doesnt make it rare. seems to me all of you are having no trouble finding them....its a factory part............................................ :huh:
there wouldnt be a crazy mark up if you jdm turds wouldnt want it. if no one cared, they'd be worthless..
| WRX USA | 09-21-2010 02:38 AM |
^ Dude, did you not see my post that there are only 2 colors that Celtic Motorsports can source from Japan? The other five colors have NO ETA has to when they will be restocked by Subaru. They may not have been rare at one time....but they are now.
| kpluiten | 09-22-2010 09:00 PM |
[quote=cha86;31943757]just because it doesnt come stock on US models doesnt make it rare. seems to me all of you are having no trouble finding them....its a factory part............................................ :huh:
there wouldnt be a crazy mark up if you jdm turds wouldnt want it. if no one cared, they'd be worthless..[/quote]
Not worthless, but I see what you are saying.
This is how service parts work: When an supplier makes a bid to an OEM to produce a part, part of the contract dictates the terms of "service" parts. Service parts are parts meant to be replacement parts supplied after the production of the vehicle has ended. As part of the initial contract, the terms of the service parts are dictated including how long the supplier must remain able to make these parts, how many they will be required to make, and at what cost they can sell them for. This is all determined on how many cars are sold with that part (IE: is this a 200 unit a year Lambo or a 600,000 unit a year Camary) and how critical that part is to the working of that car (pistons are more critical to keeping a car on the road than a optional roof rack).
In many cases, the part is common (a seat, a piston, an airbag) and the service life and quantity is great. At my company, we often must make service airbags for 10 years. The reward for this is that we get to charge a good amount more money for the service airbags than we originally got for the production units.
In the case of the Spec-C roof vent, I'm sure the supplier of the vents got very limited service quantities, considering the vent was only installed on a couple thousand vehicles ever. I'm certain the company did a build-out (built all the service vents they ever thought they'd need) and threw the tooling out (we often do the same). I'm sure Subaru never counted on people ordering these for vehicles not equipped with them from the factory. It will be interesting to see if the supplier ever makes more, or if they are done and we are scavenging the rest of the build-out quantities.
I'd be pissed if I had a Spec-C and needed a replacement vent for some reason and couldn't get one from Subaru any more! :lol:
there wouldnt be a crazy mark up if you jdm turds wouldnt want it. if no one cared, they'd be worthless..[/quote]
Not worthless, but I see what you are saying.
This is how service parts work: When an supplier makes a bid to an OEM to produce a part, part of the contract dictates the terms of "service" parts. Service parts are parts meant to be replacement parts supplied after the production of the vehicle has ended. As part of the initial contract, the terms of the service parts are dictated including how long the supplier must remain able to make these parts, how many they will be required to make, and at what cost they can sell them for. This is all determined on how many cars are sold with that part (IE: is this a 200 unit a year Lambo or a 600,000 unit a year Camary) and how critical that part is to the working of that car (pistons are more critical to keeping a car on the road than a optional roof rack).
In many cases, the part is common (a seat, a piston, an airbag) and the service life and quantity is great. At my company, we often must make service airbags for 10 years. The reward for this is that we get to charge a good amount more money for the service airbags than we originally got for the production units.
In the case of the Spec-C roof vent, I'm sure the supplier of the vents got very limited service quantities, considering the vent was only installed on a couple thousand vehicles ever. I'm certain the company did a build-out (built all the service vents they ever thought they'd need) and threw the tooling out (we often do the same). I'm sure Subaru never counted on people ordering these for vehicles not equipped with them from the factory. It will be interesting to see if the supplier ever makes more, or if they are done and we are scavenging the rest of the build-out quantities.
I'd be pissed if I had a Spec-C and needed a replacement vent for some reason and couldn't get one from Subaru any more! :lol:
| REXMAN03 | 09-28-2010 06:25 PM |
Thats awesome!
| NewShockerGuy | 10-12-2010 02:11 PM |
Those that are worried about the install, seriously it's not bad... just take your time... No need to spend 200+ when there are how to's on here and so many of us have done it.
Save your money on the install and do it yourself. It's fun!
-Nigel
Save your money on the install and do it yourself. It's fun!
-Nigel
| Ryan314 | 10-14-2010 03:19 PM |
[quote=kpluiten;31829852]Subaru has now stopped making them. As supply goes down, the cost is going up. When I first got my car in 2006, they were running 210 for the kit. I got lucky and found one for 350 about 3 months ago. Most supplies have dried up at this point.[/quote]
Where are you getting this information?
I've emailed a few places still listing them and they have all told me that this isn't the case.
Where are you getting this information?
I've emailed a few places still listing them and they have all told me that this isn't the case.
| u2_m4r1n3 | 10-14-2010 03:33 PM |
Man, that's expensive! I still have mine brand new in a box from like 2 years ago, lol.
| WRX USA | 10-14-2010 04:02 PM |
[quote=Ryan314;32169173]I've emailed a few places still listing them and they have all told me that this isn't the case.[/quote]
I have gotten similar responses about the availability, or lack there of, from a couple vendors. If you know where I can get a WRB one for a fair price please PM me the info.
I have gotten similar responses about the availability, or lack there of, from a couple vendors. If you know where I can get a WRB one for a fair price please PM me the info.
| bigboy | 10-14-2010 04:11 PM |
sucks to see that these are pretty much non existent...im glad i got mine back in the spring of 2007
| kpluiten | 10-15-2010 07:00 PM |
[quote=Ryan314;32169173]Where are you getting this information?
I've emailed a few places still listing them and they have all told me that this isn't the case.[/quote]
This is what the parts guy at a dealership in Ca where I bought mine told me. I've been told since then by others that this isn't the case. It does seem as though Subaru is out of stock on some colors for the time being.
Sorry for the chicken little type post. :(
I've emailed a few places still listing them and they have all told me that this isn't the case.[/quote]
This is what the parts guy at a dealership in Ca where I bought mine told me. I've been told since then by others that this isn't the case. It does seem as though Subaru is out of stock on some colors for the time being.
Sorry for the chicken little type post. :(
| 808-wrx | 10-16-2010 04:40 PM |
i just bought mine from edo performance. it was very spendy due to the us dollar being worth less then the yen. i paid about $500.00 for it shipped to my door and 3 month wait.
| Road_Warrior | 10-16-2010 05:14 PM |
Got mine from Japanparts.com, taking advantage of their 10% off sale! It took about 2 weeks to get here including customs clearance
Was a bit scary cutting a hole in the roof...
[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs905.snc4/71821_10150098607418976_643858975_7374690_8035291_n.jpg[/IMG]
But the instructions here make the install really easy
Looks great!
[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs136.ash2/40139_10150098610068976_643858975_7374763_6992112_n.jpg[/IMG]
And from the inside..
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Was a bit scary cutting a hole in the roof...
[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs905.snc4/71821_10150098607418976_643858975_7374690_8035291_n.jpg[/IMG]
But the instructions here make the install really easy
Looks great!
[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs136.ash2/40139_10150098610068976_643858975_7374763_6992112_n.jpg[/IMG]
And from the inside..
[IMG]http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs911.snc4/72486_10150098610648976_643858975_7374772_2951249_n.jpg[/IMG]
| Big-E | 10-16-2010 09:02 PM |
Road_Warrior, that looks great!
Yes, once the boys descend and you get over the 'should I or shouldn't I' phase, it's all uphill from there.
Yes, once the boys descend and you get over the 'should I or shouldn't I' phase, it's all uphill from there.
| scoobydoo666 | 11-17-2010 08:48 AM |
If I may add something : as a body man, I would put some sealer on the metal edge of the roof skin where the cut was to prevent rusting. If let on bare metal, rust will form in no time. The best is panel bonding glue. You can also put some primer with a paint brush. then, seam sealer.
You don't want rust there.
You don't want rust there.
| Big-E | 11-17-2010 03:33 PM |
[quote=scoobydoo666;32483390]If I may add something : as a body man, I would put some sealer on the metal edge of the roof skin where the cut was to prevent rusting. If let on bare metal, rust will form in no time. The best is panel bonding glue. You can also put some primer with a paint brush. then, seam sealer.
You don't want rust there.[/quote]
I agree!
I applied two coats of primer, one coat of touch-up-paint, let each coat dry per the instructions for each, and once dry, then installed butyl-caulking on the edge and then installed the gasket.
You don't want rust there.[/quote]
I agree!
I applied two coats of primer, one coat of touch-up-paint, let each coat dry per the instructions for each, and once dry, then installed butyl-caulking on the edge and then installed the gasket.
| scoobydoo666 | 11-18-2010 08:55 AM |
nice.important.
| chadb | 11-21-2010 03:57 PM |
where can we buy one and we they come in the color of the car?
| kpluiten | 11-23-2010 04:07 PM |
:banana:
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[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/Spec-C%20Roof%20Vent/DSC00616.jpg[/IMG]
| 2.5 NW RS | 11-23-2010 04:21 PM |
:cool:
| wrx jay | 11-23-2010 04:30 PM |
:popcorn:
| bigboy | 11-23-2010 04:47 PM |
[quote=yo14jman;31770810]I've already had mine open on the highway above 80mph and no issues. Tons of noise though haha[/quote]
um...dont think u quite understand..you can have it open and go as fast as you want..
you just cant go above 80khm and then pop it open...that huge initial force of wind gust will rip the damn thing off...
:banana:
good to see people are still finding these for sale
um...dont think u quite understand..you can have it open and go as fast as you want..
you just cant go above 80khm and then pop it open...that huge initial force of wind gust will rip the damn thing off...
:banana:
good to see people are still finding these for sale
| BuiltforSin | 11-26-2010 10:24 AM |
Great, thorough write-up. Probably one of the best I have read. I love how clean the install was, and clean the vent looks. Bravo m friend.
| kpluiten | 12-21-2010 07:01 PM |
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| 25rsti | 12-21-2010 07:33 PM |
sweet. theres one for sale on ebay right now. wrb.
| AFAP_Nor_CA | 12-22-2010 11:51 PM |
i have one that WRB for sale, its used so its go a low price
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[url]http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2130326828.html[/url]
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[url]http://chico.craigslist.org/pts/2130326828.html[/url]
| kpluiten | 12-23-2010 01:58 AM |
[quote=AFAP_Nor_CA;32815278]i have one that WRB for sale, its used so its go a low price
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[URL]http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2124866310.html[/URL][/quote]
Do you have the metal frame for it?
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[URL]http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2124866310.html[/URL][/quote]
Do you have the metal frame for it?
| 25rsti | 12-23-2010 07:11 AM |
just buy the ebay one. comes with everything.
| AFAP_Nor_CA | 12-23-2010 05:03 PM |
[quote]Do you have the metal frame for it?[/quote]
no but if you look all the pics of the install its just a little peace of sheet metal with a bend in it, i was just going to build it and save my self 200 bucks for a $5 peace of metal. sins its only to hold the clip in place it dose not have to be as big as it would need to be if you were using the head liner plastic peace on the inside. like i said i got it for a car with a cage and no head liner. but if your installing it on a car with a head liner then if i were you i would buy the kit on ebay.
no but if you look all the pics of the install its just a little peace of sheet metal with a bend in it, i was just going to build it and save my self 200 bucks for a $5 peace of metal. sins its only to hold the clip in place it dose not have to be as big as it would need to be if you were using the head liner plastic peace on the inside. like i said i got it for a car with a cage and no head liner. but if your installing it on a car with a head liner then if i were you i would buy the kit on ebay.
| kpluiten | 12-23-2010 05:40 PM |
[quote=25rsti;32816573]just buy the ebay one. comes with everything.[/quote]
I'm not aiming to buy it, just curious. The one in all of the pictures above is mine. Why would I need another... Hmmm dual vents... Sweet.
I'm not aiming to buy it, just curious. The one in all of the pictures above is mine. Why would I need another... Hmmm dual vents... Sweet.
| RoxyTheImpreza | 12-23-2010 07:39 PM |
too bad you can't keep the map lights with this :(
| Leadsled124 | 12-23-2010 09:02 PM |
[quote=AFAP_Nor_CA;32815278]i have one that WRB for sale, its used so its go a low price
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[url]http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2124866310.html[/url][/quote]
Wait whats missing from this used kit? is the plastic interior piece supplied? I want to get one of these but i want somewhat complete for the prices they go for.
I dont have the under side plastic for it, it was going to go in a car with on head liner (cage) so i did not need it, but i sold the car so here it is if anyone wants it.
[url]http://sacramento.craigslist.org/pts/2124866310.html[/url][/quote]
Wait whats missing from this used kit? is the plastic interior piece supplied? I want to get one of these but i want somewhat complete for the prices they go for.
| 25rsti | 12-23-2010 09:55 PM |
/\ again \/
[quote=25rsti;32816573]just buy the ebay one. comes with everything.[/quote]
[quote=25rsti;32816573]just buy the ebay one. comes with everything.[/quote]
| cgmboca06 | 12-24-2010 09:30 AM |
The metal frame is needed you can't make your own. It's not just some piece of metal it supports the flap when it's open.
| kpluiten | 12-24-2010 12:15 PM |
[quote=Leadsled124;32822708]Wait whats missing from this used kit? is the plastic interior piece supplied? I want to get one of these but i want somewhat complete for the prices they go for.[/quote]
That is for a GC8, not a GD.
That is for a GC8, not a GD.
| QuestSHP | 12-24-2010 01:05 PM |
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5535_ventdiy.jpg[/img]
no safety glasses?? lol
no safety glasses?? lol
| AFAP_Nor_CA | 12-25-2010 12:54 AM |
[quote]The metal frame is needed you can't make your own.[/quote] Thats the first thing you said that is wrong. (well maybe you cant) [quote] It's not just some piece of metal it supports the flap when it's open.[/quote]it cracks me but because thats just what it is. its a piece of metal that supports the flap when its open. well ya if you cant put a cut and bend in sheet metal then dont buy it, go spend 400 bucks
| AFAP_Nor_CA | 12-26-2010 01:03 AM |
[quote]no safety glasses?? lol[/quote] lol ya that will come right out with a magnet
| kpluiten | 12-27-2010 12:58 AM |
[quote=QuestSHP;32826362][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5535_ventdiy.jpg[/img]
no safety glasses?? lol[/quote]
He's in jail now for drug possession. Our at least he was not long after that picture was taken. Meth I think. Seems eye protection was the least of his destructive behaviors.
no safety glasses?? lol[/quote]
He's in jail now for drug possession. Our at least he was not long after that picture was taken. Meth I think. Seems eye protection was the least of his destructive behaviors.
| AFAP_Nor_CA | 12-29-2010 12:03 AM |
[quote]He's in jail now for drug possession. Our at least he was not long after that picture was taken. Meth I think. Seems eye protection was the least of his destructive behaviors.
kpluiten is offline Report Post Reply With Quote[/quote]
Thats sad, i hate drugs.
ya i dont really know what to do with the vent i have have other then sell it because my cars all have head liners so it dose me no good. would have worked just fine for my old rally car 96 2.2 L.
i have it listed for 250 but ill take less, its OBO. if you look on ebay right now theres one with a buy it for like 450. anyhow they are getting hard to find.
kpluiten is offline Report Post Reply With Quote[/quote]
Thats sad, i hate drugs.
ya i dont really know what to do with the vent i have have other then sell it because my cars all have head liners so it dose me no good. would have worked just fine for my old rally car 96 2.2 L.
i have it listed for 250 but ill take less, its OBO. if you look on ebay right now theres one with a buy it for like 450. anyhow they are getting hard to find.
| Subachouli | 12-29-2010 12:38 PM |
[quote=AFAP_Nor_CA;32857246]Thats sad, i hate drugs.
ya i dont really know what to do with the vent i have have other then sell it because my cars all have head liners so it dose me no good. would have worked just fine for my old rally car 96 2.2 L.
i have it listed for 250 but ill take less, its OBO. if you look on ebay right now theres one with a buy it for like 450. anyhow they are getting hard to find.[/quote]
Do you have a link to the one on ebay. I can't seem to find it :confused:
edit* found it. too late for the $450 buy it now option. some clown bid $400. ebay.. :unamused:
ya i dont really know what to do with the vent i have have other then sell it because my cars all have head liners so it dose me no good. would have worked just fine for my old rally car 96 2.2 L.
i have it listed for 250 but ill take less, its OBO. if you look on ebay right now theres one with a buy it for like 450. anyhow they are getting hard to find.[/quote]
Do you have a link to the one on ebay. I can't seem to find it :confused:
edit* found it. too late for the $450 buy it now option. some clown bid $400. ebay.. :unamused:
| akbubba47 | 12-29-2010 12:42 PM |
Bump for future reference.
| kpluiten | 12-29-2010 07:19 PM |
Here is an install guide I wrote today based on my install:
[SIZE="4"][B][URL="http://www.subaruonline.com/forums/showthread.php?40-How-To-Spec-C-Roof-Vent-Installaion"]How To: Spec-C Roof Vent Installation[/URL][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="4"][B][URL="http://www.subaruonline.com/forums/showthread.php?40-How-To-Spec-C-Roof-Vent-Installaion"]How To: Spec-C Roof Vent Installation[/URL][/B][/SIZE]
| URMOMHASVTEC | 12-29-2010 07:29 PM |
If any one needs the metal frame/latch part, PM me. I have one I do not need.
| Big-E | 12-30-2010 01:19 PM |
FWIW, if you have a sedan, you [more-than-likely] do not have to drill-out and remove the existing map-light bracket.
Why?
One is that I have done two such installations on two sedans and did not have to remove it. The other is that, and presumably, the Spec-C was a sedan-only model and thus this is the model of car for which it was designed.
I know for a fact that having worked on a wagon and having retrofitted certain wagon parts into my sedan (direct installation - no modification) that kpluiten is correct that the wagon's map-light bracket is forward enough whereby you cannot align the vent-kit holes to it. I installed the sun-visor and the wagon requires a bracket that locates this item forward versus the sedan.
Although the vent-kit frame is designed to utilize the existing map-light bracket, presumably on a sedan model only, you should dry-install the vent-kit frame in place before removing the map-light bracket and see if it fits. If it does, leave it in place and utilize it.
I am not back-pedaling on my original statement. After reading kpluiten's response and considering it, that it was necessary for me to make such changes so as not to mislead anyone regarding this particular installation.
Why?
One is that I have done two such installations on two sedans and did not have to remove it. The other is that, and presumably, the Spec-C was a sedan-only model and thus this is the model of car for which it was designed.
I know for a fact that having worked on a wagon and having retrofitted certain wagon parts into my sedan (direct installation - no modification) that kpluiten is correct that the wagon's map-light bracket is forward enough whereby you cannot align the vent-kit holes to it. I installed the sun-visor and the wagon requires a bracket that locates this item forward versus the sedan.
Although the vent-kit frame is designed to utilize the existing map-light bracket, presumably on a sedan model only, you should dry-install the vent-kit frame in place before removing the map-light bracket and see if it fits. If it does, leave it in place and utilize it.
I am not back-pedaling on my original statement. After reading kpluiten's response and considering it, that it was necessary for me to make such changes so as not to mislead anyone regarding this particular installation.
| kpluiten | 12-31-2010 05:14 AM |
[quote=Big-E;32870570]FWIW, you [U]do not[/U] have to drill-out and remove the existing map-light bracket. The vent-kit frame is designed to utilize the existing map-light bracket. By removing the map-light bracket you are a) doing extra unnecessary work and b) removing additional structural support for the vent-kit.
Think of it this way: when you open or close the lid vis-a-vis the lever, you are effectively flexing the roof at that point. This is where the existing map-light bracket, adds to the structural support for the vent-kit.
I've already done two installations and kept the map-light bracket in place and used it in conjunction with the vent-kit since again it is designed to do so. Put another way: simply look at every picture of the vent-kit interior bracket-frame and it has two holes in it to mount it to where the map-light bracket is (or should be).[/quote]
Theres some debate on this. It did not appear to fit in my wagon. We worked with it extensively, and the map light bracket holes did not align with the holes on the frame. They were about 3/8" away. We messed with it a long time. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade and degree and the guy helping me has an ME degree from Stanford. If there was a way it was supposed to fit in my vehicle, we could not find it. Further more, the map light hole in the headliner did not fit under they vent trim profile. It was forward of the trim hole by 3/8" or so. I'm thinking some chassis or years had some change made to them for whatever the reason.
I agree, it was supposed to fit with that bracket, but that was not the case in my car. The vent still works fine with minimal to no deflection under operation of the latch. :)
Think of it this way: when you open or close the lid vis-a-vis the lever, you are effectively flexing the roof at that point. This is where the existing map-light bracket, adds to the structural support for the vent-kit.
I've already done two installations and kept the map-light bracket in place and used it in conjunction with the vent-kit since again it is designed to do so. Put another way: simply look at every picture of the vent-kit interior bracket-frame and it has two holes in it to mount it to where the map-light bracket is (or should be).[/quote]
Theres some debate on this. It did not appear to fit in my wagon. We worked with it extensively, and the map light bracket holes did not align with the holes on the frame. They were about 3/8" away. We messed with it a long time. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade and degree and the guy helping me has an ME degree from Stanford. If there was a way it was supposed to fit in my vehicle, we could not find it. Further more, the map light hole in the headliner did not fit under they vent trim profile. It was forward of the trim hole by 3/8" or so. I'm thinking some chassis or years had some change made to them for whatever the reason.
I agree, it was supposed to fit with that bracket, but that was not the case in my car. The vent still works fine with minimal to no deflection under operation of the latch. :)
| Big-E | 12-31-2010 06:01 PM |
[quote=kpluiten;32876614]Theres some debate on this. It did not appear to fit in my wagon. We worked with it extensively, and the map light bracket holes did not align with the holes on the frame. They were about 3/8" away. We messed with it a long time. I'm a mechanical engineer by trade and degree and the guy helping me has an ME degree from Stanford. If there was a way it was supposed to fit in my vehicle, we could not find it. Further more, the map light hole in the headliner did not fit under they vent trim profile. It was forward of the trim hole by 3/8" or so. I'm thinking some chassis or years had some change made to them for whatever the reason.
I agree, it was supposed to fit with that bracket, but that was not the case in my car. The vent still works fine with minimal to no deflection under operation of the latch. :)[/quote]
After reading this, a light went off in me. For other wagon versus sedan reasons I do agree with you and will edit my original post.
I agree, it was supposed to fit with that bracket, but that was not the case in my car. The vent still works fine with minimal to no deflection under operation of the latch. :)[/quote]
After reading this, a light went off in me. For other wagon versus sedan reasons I do agree with you and will edit my original post.
| kh15 | 12-31-2010 06:41 PM |
im just hoping some aftermarket company jumps on the bandwagon and makes their own roof vent. subaru stopped making them and if someone offered a non oem option for lower cost they would make a killing!
| Hypertek99 | 02-11-2011 12:45 AM |
Does anyone know where i can get one of these??
| SupaHottSauce | 02-11-2011 02:08 PM |
Did you bother to read the thread or search?
| Hypertek99 | 02-12-2011 01:48 AM |
Nope Newbie here. Thought i would just ask.
| 1breel | 02-12-2011 07:21 AM |
[quote=Hypertek99;33279269]Nope Newbie here. Thought i would just ask.[/quote]
Don't worry about it, asshats get all jumpy around here. Best thing to do is google your querry.
Don't worry about it, asshats get all jumpy around here. Best thing to do is google your querry.
| SupaHottSauce | 02-12-2011 01:27 PM |
[quote="1breel"]
Don't worry about it, asshats get all jumpy around here. Best thing to do is google your querry.[/quote]
There's 11 pages in a thread that is solely dedicated to the item he is asking about. It didn't occur think about clicking back a few pages?
What happens when it's time for him to install it?
IBOMFGWTFBBQICUTTHEHOLETOBIGTHREAD
Don't worry about it, asshats get all jumpy around here. Best thing to do is google your querry.[/quote]
There's 11 pages in a thread that is solely dedicated to the item he is asking about. It didn't occur think about clicking back a few pages?
What happens when it's time for him to install it?
IBOMFGWTFBBQICUTTHEHOLETOBIGTHREAD
| chi-town | 02-13-2011 07:14 PM |
[quote=kh15;32880638]im just hoping some aftermarket company jumps on the bandwagon and makes their own roof vent. subaru stopped making them and if someone offered a non oem option for lower cost they would make a killing![/quote]
this is mine,
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00618.jpg[/IMG]
I would be very worry about the aftermarket company on the roof vent. I have some aftermarket taillight before, and it leak like crazy. I don't want any leaks in my car.
this is mine,
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00618.jpg[/IMG]
I would be very worry about the aftermarket company on the roof vent. I have some aftermarket taillight before, and it leak like crazy. I don't want any leaks in my car.
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