| LastResort | 04-20-2006 10:48 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine]Wish I could help you convince her. :lol: I was a little nervous, and the wife didn't want me cutting the hole myself, so I had a professional body shop do the installation. I get compliments all the time on how "factory" it looks.[/QUOTE]
I'm working on it still. When I get her, her own EVO or WRX then I pretty much have free reign of this car within budgetary concerns. ;)
I'm working on it still. When I get her, her own EVO or WRX then I pretty much have free reign of this car within budgetary concerns. ;)
| juiced_vette99 | 04-20-2006 11:48 PM |
[QUOTE=LastResort]I'm working on it still. When I get her, her own EVO or WRX then I pretty much have free reign of this car within budgetary concerns. ;)[/QUOTE]
talk about being whipped! make sure your wife doesn't catch you on nasioc or else you'll be in big trouble.
talk about being whipped! make sure your wife doesn't catch you on nasioc or else you'll be in big trouble.
| LastResort | 04-21-2006 12:01 AM |
[QUOTE=juiced_vette99]talk about being whipped! make sure your wife doesn't catch you on nasioc or else you'll be in big trouble.[/QUOTE]
Yep, whipped, that's it. :rolleyes: This is our SHARED form of transportation, therefore we SHARE the decisions. Like mature adults.
Yep, whipped, that's it. :rolleyes: This is our SHARED form of transportation, therefore we SHARE the decisions. Like mature adults.
| RedKingRex | 04-21-2006 12:22 AM |
Sweet write up!!
| dankEe | 04-21-2006 04:21 AM |
sigh, but i love my map lights
| Aarron_M | 04-21-2006 08:12 AM |
[QUOTE=juiced_vette99]talk about being whipped! make sure your wife doesn't catch you on nasioc or else you'll be in big trouble.[/QUOTE]
and you're how old? and been married how long? :lol:
and you're how old? and been married how long? :lol:
| sidewindr | 04-21-2006 12:38 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine]and you're how old? and been married how long? :lol:[/QUOTE]
I can see its kinda hard to justify to a girl why you need a vent on the roof... they just shake their heads and think you're dumb.
was married for 10 years, now divorced for 3 years. have primary custody on my 10 year old boy.
i can chop up the suby into a convertible if i get inspired enough :lol:
its all good. (and don't bother corlecting me engrish/punktuation) :p
peace
I can see its kinda hard to justify to a girl why you need a vent on the roof... they just shake their heads and think you're dumb.
was married for 10 years, now divorced for 3 years. have primary custody on my 10 year old boy.
i can chop up the suby into a convertible if i get inspired enough :lol:
its all good. (and don't bother corlecting me engrish/punktuation) :p
peace
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 04-21-2006 01:01 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/STImachine/SpecC007.jpg[/IMG]
I love mine. Warning is to not open after 50mph, if it's already open, it's fine. I've had mine open at 75mph with no trouble. No leak issues whatsoever. One of my mostest favorite mods. :D[/QUOTE]
Nice!
I love mine. Warning is to not open after 50mph, if it's already open, it's fine. I've had mine open at 75mph with no trouble. No leak issues whatsoever. One of my mostest favorite mods. :D[/QUOTE]
Nice!
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 04-21-2006 01:04 PM |
[QUOTE=BlackSnake]Just wondering, How Much air are you guys getting from it?[/QUOTE]
It blows a great amount of air. Its a bit quieter than one window down when cruzin at 80 mph. Crack the back windows a bit and your REALLY moving air through the car. Put down all 4 windows and its just simply awesome. :banana:
It blows a great amount of air. Its a bit quieter than one window down when cruzin at 80 mph. Crack the back windows a bit and your REALLY moving air through the car. Put down all 4 windows and its just simply awesome. :banana:
| DUC748 | 04-21-2006 01:07 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine]Wish I could help you convince her. :lol: I was a little nervous, and the wife didn't want me cutting the hole myself, so I had a professional body shop do the installation. I get compliments all the time on how "factory" it looks.[/QUOTE]
Understanding that body shops will charge different amounts....what did your body shop charge for the install if you don't mind me asking?
Understanding that body shops will charge different amounts....what did your body shop charge for the install if you don't mind me asking?
| Aarron_M | 04-21-2006 01:32 PM |
$170. Four hours of labor. So, find out there labor rate, and estimate 4 hours with one person. ;)
| Thumper23 | 04-21-2006 03:15 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine]$170. Four hours of labor. So, find out there labor rate, and estimate 4 hours with one person. ;)[/QUOTE]
that's not too bad, I honestly would rather pay somebody professionally to do it than watch my moronic self botch the install :lol:
that's not too bad, I honestly would rather pay somebody professionally to do it than watch my moronic self botch the install :lol:
| wrxzboost | 04-21-2006 04:13 PM |
[QUOTE=Thumper23]that's not too bad, I honestly would rather pay somebody professionally to do it than watch my moronic self botch the install :lol:[/QUOTE]
definetley...there are no 2nd chances!
you could do most of the install and take apart the interior and just have them cut a hole for you to cut cost...that's what i'm thinking
definetley...there are no 2nd chances!
you could do most of the install and take apart the interior and just have them cut a hole for you to cut cost...that's what i'm thinking
| buccilli15 | 04-21-2006 04:21 PM |
You have some balls to do the install yourself!
I wouldn't trust myself cutting a hole out of my roof!
I wouldn't trust myself cutting a hole out of my roof!
| DUC748 | 04-21-2006 04:26 PM |
[QUOTE=STImachine]$170. Four hours of labor. So, find out there labor rate, and estimate 4 hours with one person. ;)[/QUOTE]
Over to MAIC I go looking for a reputable body shop in the Baltimore area. :banana: :D
Thanks for the info. The picture above is seriously pushing this idea to the forefront.
Over to MAIC I go looking for a reputable body shop in the Baltimore area. :banana: :D
Thanks for the info. The picture above is seriously pushing this idea to the forefront.
| vf22-wrx | 04-21-2006 07:32 PM |
wow, shipped out of Tokyo on Wed and got here on Friday morning...talk about "jesus shipping"!!!...I'm 16, and I'm doing it myself, but I have to have it painted SRP first!...don't think I'm retarded, I'm the most anal, articulate person ev4r!!!...I will post pics in a week or so after paint and install!!!w00T!
| bushflyr | 04-22-2006 12:11 PM |
Great mod. I think it looks a little unfinished without the cowl, but another $500. :eek:
Anybody have pix with the cowl on a wagon?
Anybody have pix with the cowl on a wagon?
| silver arrow | 04-22-2006 01:12 PM |
[QUOTE=bushflyr]Great mod. I think it looks a little unfinished without the cowl, but another $500. :eek:
Anybody have pix with the cowl on a wagon?[/QUOTE]
I think it looks ricey on a street car to add a cowl. IMO
Anybody have pix with the cowl on a wagon?[/QUOTE]
I think it looks ricey on a street car to add a cowl. IMO
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 04-22-2006 01:19 PM |
I wanted the piece that goes over it so bad. I purchased the primitave one, but it doesn't fit the car correctly. :(
| txl146 | 04-22-2006 01:41 PM |
Aren't you suppose to apply some rust inhibitor post cutting? Car looks hot with vent installed.
| vf22-wrx | 04-22-2006 01:57 PM |
I am pretty sure the gasket seals all water out of the place where the raw metal from the cut is if you install and cut the hole properly...there is also a rubber sticky gasket for where the the hinges bolt to the roof...it's very nice...and if you want just get some silicone that's the texture of toothpaste (forgot what it's called) and apply it around the outide of the gasket and then wipe away the excess...then it dries and you are fool proof...I believe lol
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 04-22-2006 03:29 PM |
[QUOTE=Yesitsdrew5310][B]Step 13 � Install the Rubber Seal:[/B]
Now grab the gasket that was included with the vent. This has a type of glue inside it where the rubber attaches to the metal.[/QUOTE]
This has a glue inside that seals it. But if you are extra paranoid you can add something on the outside to glue the gasket to the top of the roof.
Now grab the gasket that was included with the vent. This has a type of glue inside it where the rubber attaches to the metal.[/QUOTE]
This has a glue inside that seals it. But if you are extra paranoid you can add something on the outside to glue the gasket to the top of the roof.
| subaru222 | 05-01-2006 10:40 PM |
my god i want it but i dont hink i can install it any want to help out or no a bout shop or any spec for a 06 sti,?
| fantomas | 05-01-2006 10:41 PM |
i got mine in last week. installing it on sunday. can't wait!
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-02-2006 12:06 AM |
^^Post up photos here man!
And Subaru222, if you wanted to drive out to AZ, I would help ya! haha.
And Subaru222, if you wanted to drive out to AZ, I would help ya! haha.
| inchoate | 05-03-2006 04:07 PM |
i talked to my japanese speaking friend today and she gave me a translation of the inside cover of the roof vent. here it is:
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...
| wrxzboost | 05-03-2006 04:17 PM |
[QUOTE=inchoate]i talked to my japanese speaking friend today and she gave me a translation of the inside cover of the roof vent. here it is:
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
+do not stick head out roof vent unit while trying to close
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
+do not stick head out roof vent unit while trying to close
| subaru222 | 05-03-2006 08:21 PM |
tanks alot drew....
| vf22-wrx | 05-03-2006 09:45 PM |
I posted a thread, but just to be popular** LOL...cutting a hole earns me the right to post this hehehe
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Skate_4_Detention/3.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/Skate_4_Detention/3.jpg[/IMG]
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-03-2006 10:23 PM |
Dude thats hoT! I love the goldies on there. Anyone who wants to post up photos of their installs, please go ahead. The more photos the better!!!
| sidewindr | 05-05-2006 05:12 PM |
[QUOTE=inchoate]i talked to my japanese speaking friend today and she gave me a translation of the inside cover of the roof vent. here it is:
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the translation... thats what i wanted, word for word.!!
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the translation... thats what i wanted, word for word.!!
| munkis | 05-05-2006 10:19 PM |
added this thread to the FAQ to make it easier to find.
| inchoate | 05-05-2006 10:48 PM |
[QUOTE=sidewindr]Thanks for the translation... thats what i wanted, word for word.!![/QUOTE]
i'm not sure that it's word for word, i hope that i didn't represent it that way.
i just showed my friend the vent and she said "oh this says... and this says..." i just thought it was fun and i wanted to share.
i'm not sure that it's word for word, i hope that i didn't represent it that way.
i just showed my friend the vent and she said "oh this says... and this says..." i just thought it was fun and i wanted to share.
| subaru222 | 05-07-2006 01:36 PM |
so iam ordering it right now on japanparts.com cant wait till it gets her just in time for summer ya no who want to help me or any one no a shop in socal....
| Bishop | 05-07-2006 01:49 PM |
[QUOTE=subaru222]so iam ordering it right now on japanparts.com cant wait till it gets her just in time for summer ya no who want to help me or any one no a shop in socal....[/QUOTE]
lemme know when/if you find a shop. i think i'm gonna grab one of these up for the wagon in the near future.
lemme know when/if you find a shop. i think i'm gonna grab one of these up for the wagon in the near future.
| subaru222 | 05-07-2006 02:04 PM |
ya for sure just paid them with paypal.com cant wait till it come.
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-07-2006 04:07 PM |
If you're going to go to a shop, I would suggest checking out shops that install sunroofs. They are used to cutting the roof and headliner. Post up photos here when its done!
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-07-2006 04:08 PM |
[QUOTE=inchoate]i talked to my japanese speaking friend today and she gave me a translation of the inside cover of the roof vent. here it is:
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
DIY edited with this information added. Thank you very much!
warning for operation of roof ventilator
-do not operate roof vent while going faster than 80km/hr
-do not get fingers caught in roof vent
-do not allow children to operate roof vent
just one more random piece of information...[/QUOTE]
DIY edited with this information added. Thank you very much!
| subaru222 | 05-07-2006 05:07 PM |
a sun roof shop cool i will look around whats a good price also is there a exsact spot for it or just above the dome lights
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-07-2006 06:05 PM |
Read the DIY. :lol: Yes there is a certain spot for the vent to go When you put the bracket up it will show you where to drill the holes. Read starting from Part 2 Step 2
As for a cost? I have no idea. I think there are a few guys who installed it in a shop. Maybe they will chime in.
As for a cost? I have no idea. I think there are a few guys who installed it in a shop. Maybe they will chime in.
| enewtabie | 05-07-2006 06:15 PM |
Did you get the mesh insert?
| inchoate | 05-07-2006 07:04 PM |
[QUOTE=Yesitsdrew5310]DIY edited with this information added. Thank you very much![/QUOTE]
please put some sort of disclaimer on the translation. i did my best, but history has proven that that's often not enough...
please put some sort of disclaimer on the translation. i did my best, but history has proven that that's often not enough...
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-07-2006 07:16 PM |
^^ PM'ed (Inchoate)
And enewtabie, who were you talking to?
And enewtabie, who were you talking to?
| enewtabie | 05-07-2006 07:19 PM |
[QUOTE=Yesitsdrew5310]^^ PM'ed (Inchoate)
And enewtabie, who were you talking to?[/QUOTE]
Theres a guy that has mesh that goes in the hole..keeps bugs out of the car..pm me if you want the info.
And enewtabie, who were you talking to?[/QUOTE]
Theres a guy that has mesh that goes in the hole..keeps bugs out of the car..pm me if you want the info.
| MartinD | 05-07-2006 08:10 PM |
[QUOTE=enewtabie]Theres a guy that has mesh that goes in the hole..keeps bugs out of the car..pm me if you want the info.[/QUOTE]
eric...you and baked have to help me when it comes :furious:
eric...you and baked have to help me when it comes :furious:
| sidewindr | 05-08-2006 12:01 AM |
[QUOTE=enewtabie]Did you get the mesh insert?[/QUOTE]
Thats a good idea, found a bee on my floormat today. sucker didn't wanna leave either. It was parked under a tree, with the vent open while i went shopping.
Thats a good idea, found a bee on my floormat today. sucker didn't wanna leave either. It was parked under a tree, with the vent open while i went shopping.
| subaru222 | 05-08-2006 09:07 PM |
i paid for mine already but they have not got contacted me or anything on shipping i paid thew paypal whats up japanparts.....please pm me or email me or something
| fantomas | 05-08-2006 09:10 PM |
it took about 2 weeks to get mine. he isn't here to scam anyone...
| enewtabie | 05-08-2006 09:13 PM |
[QUOTE=subaru222]i paid for mine already but they have not got contacted me or anything on shipping i paid thew paypal whats up japanparts.....please pm me or email me or something[/QUOTE]
I think they are closed to the 10th..Theres a post in the vendor announcements.
I think they are closed to the 10th..Theres a post in the vendor announcements.
| subaru222 | 05-08-2006 09:29 PM |
o really yeah i no he wont scam but dam i want it or a email thats says it on it way here the tracking info... :)
| japanparts | 05-08-2006 10:36 PM |
Stick to decaf....
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[QUOTE=subaru222]o really yeah i no he wont scam but dam i want it or a email thats says it on it way here the tracking info... :)[/QUOTE]
Will have a tracking number for you in the next 7-10 days, your Order has been received and is on track; you will have received an auto-response email with your Order number to confirm this ( you've quoted your Order number in a PM, so you have received that)
Best!
Graham
[email][email�protected][/email]
Will have a tracking number for you in the next 7-10 days, your Order has been received and is on track; you will have received an auto-response email with your Order number to confirm this ( you've quoted your Order number in a PM, so you have received that)
Best!
Graham
[email][email�protected][/email]
| russd32 | 05-09-2006 12:02 AM |
Nice write up! Hmmm, maybe the RS needs a hole in the roof.
| subaru222 | 05-12-2006 08:51 AM |
does any one have this done to there 06 i search but found nothing pic also
| Lazaride | 06-15-2006 07:55 PM |
Damn another item to add to the wish list great write up and you had a good helper so I am sure that helped things to go a bit smoother - [email�protected] is good people -
| NewShockerGuy | 08-24-2006 01:41 AM |
I will post pictures of mine once I get it.. should be here in the next two days!
I'm quite happy to get this...
Should be a really easy install too.
Anyone know how much the mesh inserts are for the vent... I'm still debating if I should get it or not.. seems like it might make more wind noise?
-Nigel
I'm quite happy to get this...
Should be a really easy install too.
Anyone know how much the mesh inserts are for the vent... I'm still debating if I should get it or not.. seems like it might make more wind noise?
-Nigel
| chi-town | 08-24-2006 02:20 AM |
prepare of a 5 hour install, it's was about 2 hours before I even start cuting the hole. It took a while for me to unclip the headliner. After the inital hole, everything is quick. But really take your time to measue the location of the openning, before cutting it.
I have my vent for about 4 months now. The vent is open all the time execpt at highway travel. I don't even close it at night when I park it outside. You don't need the mesh. Start thinking about the maplights, after 3 month without the maplight, I custom install one last week.
Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/1-1.jpg[/IMG]
Map lights + Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/2-1.jpg[/IMG]
Dome lights + Map lights + Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/3.jpg[/IMG]
very glad to find a use for that vensor
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00617.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00618.jpg[/IMG]
the backside
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00619.jpg[/IMG]
thanks again for the info from Drew, I pretty much followed everything he did. Execpt, I spend sometime and seal the edge of the hole with some clear nail polish.
simon
I have my vent for about 4 months now. The vent is open all the time execpt at highway travel. I don't even close it at night when I park it outside. You don't need the mesh. Start thinking about the maplights, after 3 month without the maplight, I custom install one last week.
Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/1-1.jpg[/IMG]
Map lights + Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/2-1.jpg[/IMG]
Dome lights + Map lights + Lights
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/3.jpg[/IMG]
very glad to find a use for that vensor
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00617.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00618.jpg[/IMG]
the backside
[IMG]http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i14/tekkenlee/DSC00619.jpg[/IMG]
thanks again for the info from Drew, I pretty much followed everything he did. Execpt, I spend sometime and seal the edge of the hole with some clear nail polish.
simon
| blukestrel | 08-24-2006 05:47 PM |
I like the look from inside the cab- sort of like the entrance to a submarine, except in this case, your crew would have to be squirrels to fit through it. Or spider monkeys. A periscope and radar with seats for monkey technicians would complete the look and be, well, dopalicious. The trunk monkey could load torpedoes.
Which is why I bought a wagon; to accomodate my monkey crew. Y'all suckas in sedans are going down!
Which is why I bought a wagon; to accomodate my monkey crew. Y'all suckas in sedans are going down!
| chi-town | 08-24-2006 06:56 PM |
daytime pics up
| ekw | 08-24-2006 07:51 PM |
hmmm . . .
is there anyway to put some kind of shield on the map light?
it looks like it goes everywhere instead of aiming down
is there anyway to put some kind of shield on the map light?
it looks like it goes everywhere instead of aiming down
| chi-town | 08-24-2006 09:46 PM |
with the angle of the visor, it is already aimming down, but the light is still in my eye. For a while I was trying to put the light inside the visor, instead of on top, but the light unit is too think. The unit is not as clean as I hoped, anything I add on now (ie a shield) it going to make it look very tacky.
ekw, I'm moving to philly this week with my car, let me know if you want to see it in person.
simon
ekw, I'm moving to philly this week with my car, let me know if you want to see it in person.
simon
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