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DIY - JDM RA Rally Roof Vent Install part 8

DC16A2 05-03-2010 05:42 PM

[quote=anthony_delprete84;30588928]^ AS LONG AS YOU DO IT IN A CONTROLLED MANNER IT IS FINE. jeez.
If you have it open before you go on the highway its fine aswell. Dont act like you are in the orange supra in Fast and Furious near the end, haha bye bye targa top[/quote]

Ya, the main point is to not let it just "snap" open... I mean, the part is standard on the Spec C Impreza, which goes faster than 50 mph.

I've had it open around 85 mph. Other people on the forums have had it open at higher speeds I'm sure.
u2_m4r1n3 05-03-2010 05:57 PM

I've definitely cruised at 70-75 MPH on the HWY, on a daily basis when I had my 06 STI with a roof vent. And cruised at about 75-85 MPH in desert drives with no issues what so ever. It is scary at first, because you're worried, but it holds just fine.
Yesitsdrew5310 05-03-2010 06:05 PM

[quote=anthony_delprete84;30588928]^ AS LONG AS YOU DO IT IN A CONTROLLED MANNER IT IS FINE. jeez.
If you have it open before you go on the highway its fine aswell. Dont act like you are in the orange supra in Fast and Furious near the end, haha bye bye targa top[/quote]

Correct. Operate means open or close the vent. I have had it open while on the track at 110 mph with no issues.
samneumann 05-04-2010 12:19 AM

haha thats such a legit scoop. Nice work
SupaHottSauce 05-04-2010 05:09 AM

[quote=Yesitsdrew5310;30612575]Correct. Operate means open or close the vent. I have had it open while on the track at 110 mph with no issues.[/quote]

This.

Would it make any sense that this is a [U][I]rally vent [/I][/U]that wasn't made to hold at speeds faster than 50 mph?
kpluiten 05-04-2010 10:02 AM

I ordered mine yesterday. I can't wait to get this installed! :banana:

And ricewagon, your car looks amazing. More pictures of those rear flairs? Thanks. :)
kpluiten 05-26-2010 06:17 PM

[IMG]http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w167/kpluiten/WRX%20Wagon%20Build%20-%202010/0515001101.jpg[/IMG]

:banana:
shibby2821 05-26-2010 06:20 PM

nice i wanna do mine soon
chi-town 05-26-2010 06:45 PM

your summer just got better
WRBlueGDB-F 05-27-2010 02:07 PM

I think I'm going to order one. I've been putting it off for far to long now.
egupuix 06-04-2010 07:16 AM

Hi! Please help... 6 month ago i bought JDM roof vent. At that time i did not know that its from GC8. Few days ago bougth mounting bracket from Japanparts. Turns out, that spec-c (GD) roof vent hinges is wider than GC8 Type-RA roof vent hinges. So i have two optoins now. Expensive one and risky one...
Expensive- i could buy another roof vent this time from Spec-c and it will fit with spec-c mounting bracket...
Risky- I could buy GC8 roof vent mounting bracket, and try to make it fit on GD.
Any ideas?
kolten493 06-04-2010 07:23 PM

i have been told a gc8 vent will work on a GD, but the headliner trim piece will not fit correctly

if your good with fiber glass you could build your own interior trim.

i have thought about going that route on my car because a $450 vent is somewhat rediculous. badass, but rediculous
kpluiten 06-04-2010 07:34 PM

[quote=kolten493;30934632]i have been told a gc8 vent will work on a GD, but the headliner trim piece will not fit correctly

if your good with fiber glass you could build your own interior trim.

i have thought about going that route on my car because a $450 vent is somewhat rediculous. badass, but rediculous[/quote]


$450?! I got mine for $350. ;)


(Still ridiculous though. :( )
bigboy 06-04-2010 07:38 PM

man im glad i got mine back in 2007 from japanparts.......only cost me $300
WRBlueGDB-F 06-04-2010 11:26 PM

[quote=kpluiten;30934709]$450?! I got mine for $350. ;)


(Still ridiculous though. :( )[/quote]

$350?!?!

Japanparts is quoting me $450 plus $50 shipping!!!
Mind sharing where you found it for $350?
ProjektPhoto 06-04-2010 11:49 PM

[quote=WRBlueGDB-F;30936422]$350?!?!

Japanparts is quoting me $450 plus $50 shipping!!!
Mind sharing where you found it for $350?[/quote]

Japanparts.com $300.00 Dec 2006
kpluiten 06-04-2010 11:57 PM

[quote=WRBlueGDB-F;30936422]$350?!?!

Japanparts is quoting me $450 plus $50 shipping!!!
Mind sharing where you found it for $350?[/quote]


I bought the last one on a dealer's performance shop shelf about 3 weeks ago. They can no longer order them. I lucked out! :banana:
Barracuda_82 06-05-2010 02:40 AM

I installed mine last week, but i didn't used the kit. I managed to get my hands on a genuine vent from a type-r.

The downside of a second hand kit is that the headliner already has a shape cut out. Therefor you have to mark the hole from the inside of the car. But you don't want to be cutting the hole from the inside because it wil give a lot of debris in the car.

I came up with a little trick to do this:

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First install only the headliner, push it up (a centimeter max) and use a pencil to draw a line in the hole.

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Then you make a template form a piece of carboard or something and tape it exactly in the markings you made before. Then drill three holes in a triangular shape.

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Use three screws to bolt down the template on top of the car. This way the template is exactly at the same place as on the inside. Success guaranteed :)

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King of Poop 06-05-2010 08:23 AM

OMG!!!!! I want one sooooo bad! I guess I better start making some more money
itsmyturn 06-05-2010 09:12 AM

i want one too but i need to get rid of my stupid moonroof...ugh i hate it
quikcobra 06-06-2010 12:09 AM

Has anyone thought of using a hood scoop as a roog scoop? Im not to sure but I think it will look bad azz with the 4" on the hood and the wrx on the roof.
NewShockerGuy 06-09-2010 02:55 PM

[quote=bigboy;30934744]man im glad i got mine back in 2007 from japanparts.......only cost me $300[/quote]

Truth to that!! That's why I did it back then.. .300 isn't that bad considering all the **** we can buy for our cars that are tripple the amount.. plus this looks good, comes painted and is functional!

Best 300 I've spent in the 5 years of owning modding my STi...

Sucks that it's over 400 now..rofl!

-Nigel
PuffKevinFizzle 06-09-2010 05:57 PM

i wish i had the balls to do this myself lol im to scared to cut my roof:lol:
yo14jman 06-09-2010 09:57 PM

^ i paid a local subaru shop to do mine. Spent like $475 on the vent and $200 for the install. Crazy but awesome rare part....
AWDenvy 06-10-2010 08:27 PM

I want one. Except, it wouldn't look that great with a sunroof. :P
Ryan314 06-10-2010 09:58 PM

[quote=yo14jman;30984339]^ i paid a local subaru shop to do mine. Spent like $475 on the vent and $200 for the install. Crazy but awesome rare part....[/quote]

Not bad, but I wouldn't call it rare...
573 06-11-2010 12:17 AM

[quote=Ryan314;30996653]Not bad, but I wouldn't call it rare...[/quote]
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..
njdriver04 06-21-2010 11:28 PM

if my legacy gt wagon didnt already have one sunroof and one moon roof i would do this!!!
AWDenvy 06-21-2010 11:46 PM

How do you have both?
Barracuda_82 06-22-2010 01:29 AM

[quote=yo14jman;30984339]^ i paid a local subaru shop to do mine. Spent like $475 on the vent and $200 for the install. Crazy but awesome rare part....[/quote]

I paid 120 euro (around 150 dollar) for the complete vent including headliner, sunvisors and handles. And nothing for the installation.
njdriver04 06-22-2010 09:21 AM

[quote=AWDenvy;31104615]How do you have both?[/quote]
its a option on gt wagons, the window over the driver only tilts up, the window over the rear passengers full retracts open.
cgmboca06 06-22-2010 12:25 PM

[quote=Barracuda_82;31105328]I paid 120 euro (around 150 dollar) for the complete vent including headliner, sunvisors and handles. And nothing for the installation.[/quote]

Buy me one and ship it here!
kpluiten 06-22-2010 12:46 PM

[quote=Barracuda_82;31105328]I paid 120 euro (around 150 dollar) for the complete vent including headliner, sunvisors and handles. And nothing for the installation.[/quote]

Because the rest of the world can buy cool parts we can't here. :angry:
paulpat 06-22-2010 01:06 PM

Max Speed?
what is the fastest you can go before the thing breaks or chatters? (or something detrimental)

I want to get one because I love the air in the car. But my dad wont let me. :( He says it looks stupid.
SportyMark 06-22-2010 02:50 PM

I have been well over 100 with it both open and closed, it is designed to be used ina rally/race envirnoment. Only warning abotu spped is do nto open or close it over a certain speed.
bigboy 06-22-2010 03:56 PM

dont open or close it above 80khm(40mph) and you will be fine
egupuix 07-29-2010 04:59 PM

Yesterday installed mine.
I used spec-c (GD) mounting bracket, and trim piece.
vent and lock came from 1998 Type-RA (GC)
Did some adjusting and make it fit.
[IMG]http://lh5.ggpht.com/_Toe5EQRJK28/TFAdb4oFKqI/AAAAAAAAAjM/V9Ipxs5vsC0/s720/DSC_0003.JPG[/IMG]
573 07-29-2010 05:37 PM

[quote=egupuix;31453451]Yesterday installed mine.
I used spec-c (GD) mounting bracket, and trim piece.
vent and lock came from 1998 Type-RA (GC)
Did some adjusting and make it fit.
[/quote]
Looks good. How were you able to find the parts separate? What was the cost with the mixed components?
egupuix 07-30-2010 05:51 AM

[quote=573;31453887]Looks good. How were you able to find the parts separate? What was the cost with the mixed components?[/quote]
Mounting bracket, trim piece, weather strip is new parts from Japanparts.com
Vent and lock is used and came out of crashed 1998 Type-RA
Only modification i did is drilled new bolt holes in mounting bracket.
Type-RA vent has wider hinges.
After that everything bolted nicely.
Total cost 300$
573 07-30-2010 10:30 AM

^^ Awesome. I may actually get one of these now.
Big-E 08-10-2010 03:53 PM

[quote=xxscaxx;30510208]you dont have to remove the map light bracket. well, i didnt at least. i'd say just leave it be.

very good tips though that i would also recommend. i love my vent. no problems here either, 2 years in, snow/rain/ice and its still perfect.[/quote]

Actually, this is very correct. You are not supposed to remove the maplight bracket. It is a waste of time to do so; you can damage the roof; and it adds structural reinforcement to the vent-kit frame.

The vent-kit frame is designed to mount to the maplight bracket. For those of you that have done the install, did you happen to notice the two smaller phillips-head screws supplied in the kit and the two small holes, one oval (LH) and one round (RH) in the vent-kit frame that align exactly with the maplight bracket mounting screw holes?

The maplight bracket helps to reinforce the frame and the roof so that everytime you open and close the vent, you don't keep flexing the vent-kit frame up towards the roof and put unnecessary stress on it.

Regardless of what you have already done or choose to do, this reply is meant to be informative in nature and nothing more.

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lovin' it 08-10-2010 04:17 PM

So very nice!![IMG]http://blog.fitnessfootwear.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/borat1.jpg[/IMG]




:lol::devil:
JDwhiteWRX 08-16-2010 02:24 AM

Just picked one of these up 2nd hand for $180 :banana:
JDwhiteWRX 09-01-2010 07:51 AM

No turning back now :)

[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/GDRoofVent03.jpg[/IMG]

I didn't remove the map light bracket, you would be crazy too because not only does it add strength but it lines everything up for you.
brianglawson 09-01-2010 08:04 AM

That was a good idea, that would be my biggest worry is getting them lined up, but this method would make it easy!! props!:ritz:

[quote=04ImprezaWRX;30492841]I actually after making my template and tracing the vent trim i placed the template on the under side of the roof. Lined it up with what i had just traced from the vent trim and drilled 2 holes up through the template that were centered about 3 inches apart. From there i stuck the drill bit up through one of the holes and placed the tempate on the drill bit since it now has holes in it from drilling up through it. And then lined up the other one so light was coming into the cabin from the little hole and so that i could see through both. Held the template down and traced it.[/quote]
fmp 09-01-2010 08:09 AM

installed mine the other day.

went well. Tho cutting the roof is scary as hell!
yo14jman 09-01-2010 09:07 PM

[quote=bigboy;31111619]dont open or close it above 80khm(40mph) and you will be fine[/quote]


I've already had mine open on the highway above 80mph and no issues. Tons of noise though haha
STi_S204#318 09-01-2010 09:50 PM

Well done, it's an awesome DIY write up mate!
JDwhiteWRX 09-03-2010 10:27 PM

All finished :banana:
[IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd209/sivadleoj/GDRoofVent07.jpg[/IMG]

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Mul 09-07-2010 07:07 PM

are there any OE part numbers for the vent parts? specifically the trim piece?
bigboy 09-07-2010 07:13 PM

on japanparts.com you can find them..^^
WRX USA 09-07-2010 07:20 PM

[url]http://japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?dealer=1&car=4&middlesmall=2:8&maker=5&volkey=153-038-006[/url]
Mul 09-07-2010 07:30 PM

perfect thanks guys
anthony_delprete84 09-07-2010 08:09 PM

wow....gruppe-s wants $550 now for one.
Serkan 09-07-2010 08:32 PM

Why is it so expensive ?
meat_WRX 09-07-2010 08:39 PM

nice..
kpluiten 09-08-2010 04:33 PM

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.
Beat Professor 09-08-2010 04:44 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]

Say it aint so!!! DAMN! I best start savin up...
Big-E 09-08-2010 05:51 PM

Japan Parts: [url]http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_detail.php?NUMBER=00011095&VOLUME=153-037-001&DEALER=1&CAR=115&MIDDLE=2&SMALL=&MAKER=5&VOLKEY=&SEARCH_DEALER=1&SEARCH_CAR=115&SEARCH_MIDDLE=2&SEARCH_SMALL=&SEARCH_MAKER=5&SEARCH_VOLKEY=&SEARCH_page=3&submit.x=41&submit.y=9[/url]

Celtic Motorsport (they may or may not have this available, but the link still works and you had a 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 from Celtic Motorsport in June and got it in August - they needed to effectively fill a cargo container so I waited an extra month.

I like it:

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bigboy 09-08-2010 05:59 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]

im glad i only had to pay 300 shipped for mine back in 2007...

plus i was in japan at the time..so shipping was easy! HAHA:ritz::ritz:

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