| NewShockerGuy | 10-24-2007 04:36 PM |
Off topic question...
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel
| Menik | 10-24-2007 04:42 PM |
[QUOTE=NewShockerGuy;19810172]Off topic question...
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
I have a similar problem...
[URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266103"]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266103[/URL]
Perhaps you could post some more details in the above thread?
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
I have a similar problem...
[URL="http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266103"]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1266103[/URL]
Perhaps you could post some more details in the above thread?
| RaceWeapons.com | 03-14-2008 10:49 PM |
WOW nice ! I wanna get one of these installed asap !
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 03-15-2008 01:24 AM |
Thanks man! I have loved that I did it since the day I installed mine. Once you see the look of the car with the vent open, you will want to look at it all the time with the vent open. haha.
Anyway here is an updated photo of my car:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/2007-10-30%20Lake%20Mary/_DSC2277.jpg[/IMG]
Cheers,
Drew Brashler
Anyway here is an updated photo of my car:
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/2007-10-30%20Lake%20Mary/_DSC2277.jpg[/IMG]
Cheers,
Drew Brashler
| RallyIt07 | 03-30-2008 12:51 PM |
Great write up! I do suggest tape for it gets extremely messy!!!!!
But it looks great and was a breeze with your write up.
Ur car looks a lot more aggressive with the fog lights in the bumper. :D
Congrats
But it looks great and was a breeze with your write up.
Ur car looks a lot more aggressive with the fog lights in the bumper. :D
Congrats
| David Glasscock | 03-30-2008 07:31 PM |
[QUOTE=NewShockerGuy;19810172]Off topic question...
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
maybe you hear a creaking noise because you've gone 100 plus. i will go 80 with it open adn that 20 miles over what they post you should go. i would never go faster seeing all that does is add stress to the scoop.
Does anyone's vent make creaking noises..?
Mine does and it's weird when it does it.
I can go over 100mph with the vent open and all you can hear or feel is air noise...
Sometimes when I am only going 50mph I hear a creaking noise from the spec c vent...
I can't pinpoint if it's the latch or if it's actually the hinges...
Only hear it sometimes when it's open. When it's closed I don't hear anything out of the ordinary..
It's on tight so it's not a matter of something being loose,,, I think it's the roof maybe, but damn it can get annoying at times...
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
maybe you hear a creaking noise because you've gone 100 plus. i will go 80 with it open adn that 20 miles over what they post you should go. i would never go faster seeing all that does is add stress to the scoop.
| mccallrl | 03-30-2008 07:49 PM |
This write up should really be a sticky, nice job man.
Now I really want a roof vent :)
I always like to drive with the windows down a bit, but the noise gets to me sometimes, this would be perfect!!
Now I really want a roof vent :)
I always like to drive with the windows down a bit, but the noise gets to me sometimes, this would be perfect!!
| thewerxracing | 04-30-2008 03:29 PM |
Okay, ...dusts off thread... Now. I did some searching on japanparts.com and couldnt seem to find these anymore.
Can someone link me to where I can find one?
Can someone link me to where I can find one?
| ekw | 04-30-2008 03:54 PM |
[QUOTE=thewerxracing;22120951]Okay, ...dusts off thread... Now. I did some searching on japanparts.com and couldnt seem to find these anymore.
Can someone link me to where I can find one?[/QUOTE]
it's on japanparts.
search on this PN 153-037-001
on their site.
sorry, I cannot direct link the page. theirs don't work that way.
Can someone link me to where I can find one?[/QUOTE]
it's on japanparts.
search on this PN 153-037-001
on their site.
sorry, I cannot direct link the page. theirs don't work that way.
| thewerxracing | 04-30-2008 04:41 PM |
thats it! Thank you Sir!
Wow, over 400$ to get one to me... I guess it gets put farther back on the list...
Wow, over 400$ to get one to me... I guess it gets put farther back on the list...
| JavaBlack | 04-30-2008 07:32 PM |
First off i wanted to say awesome write-up i managed to come across it a month or two ago and tagged it since it is definatly a project for warmer weather. And not that it is pretty much 60-70 every day now i am looking to have mine done coming up in the next month. As far as the price i managed to come dig this up in my endless search for parts [URL]http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/products/group-roof-vent-kit-p-1159.html[/URL] i can't garentee it is everything needed the dicreption is pretty vague.
| NewShockerGuy | 05-01-2008 01:49 AM |
[QUOTE=David Glasscock;21711268]maybe you hear a creaking noise because you've gone 100 plus. i will go 80 with it open adn that 20 miles over what they post you should go. i would never go faster seeing all that does is add stress to the scoop.[/QUOTE]
No you can drive with it open at any speed. It says NOT to open it while you are driving faster than 60 or 80 khm.. can't remember and don't want to run to the garage to check.
It's just an annoying creaking noise that is driving me nuts...arg!
lol
-Nigel
No you can drive with it open at any speed. It says NOT to open it while you are driving faster than 60 or 80 khm.. can't remember and don't want to run to the garage to check.
It's just an annoying creaking noise that is driving me nuts...arg!
lol
-Nigel
| ekw | 05-01-2008 08:33 AM |
[QUOTE=thewerxracing;22122190]thats it! Thank you Sir!
Wow, over 400$ to get one to me... I guess it gets put farther back on the list...[/QUOTE]
yes, the price has gone up over the years.
weak dollar does not help.
keep an eye open for group buys & sales.
this was the most recent
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383149[/url]
I got mine quite some time ago in this one:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188602[/url]
:D
you can always PM them and ask if there might be a sale coming for this year.
don't give up.
and watch the classifieds too.
sometimes folks buy them and then lose their nerve.
;)
not sure if this one ever sold or not
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1423424&highlight=roof+vent[/url]
Wow, over 400$ to get one to me... I guess it gets put farther back on the list...[/QUOTE]
yes, the price has gone up over the years.
weak dollar does not help.
keep an eye open for group buys & sales.
this was the most recent
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383149[/url]
I got mine quite some time ago in this one:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188602[/url]
:D
you can always PM them and ask if there might be a sale coming for this year.
don't give up.
and watch the classifieds too.
sometimes folks buy them and then lose their nerve.
;)
not sure if this one ever sold or not
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1423424&highlight=roof+vent[/url]
| miiike | 05-06-2008 11:46 AM |
My question is could I ash my ciggarette out of it?
| ekw | 05-06-2008 01:57 PM |
well, you 'could'.
but I think when you are moving air is rushing IN. that might make it tricky.
and if you're not moving, the ash would sit on your roof.
but I think when you are moving air is rushing IN. that might make it tricky.
and if you're not moving, the ash would sit on your roof.
| NewShockerGuy | 05-06-2008 06:11 PM |
Speaking of ciggarette some asshat decided to throw in a ciggarette butt into my car via the opening of my spec c roof vent... looks like I won't be leaving it open now...arg!
I ****ing hate asshats!
-Nigel
I ****ing hate asshats!
-Nigel
| thewerxracing | 05-07-2008 10:08 AM |
[quote=ekw;22130242]yes, the price has gone up over the years.
weak dollar does not help.
keep an eye open for group buys & sales.
this was the most recent
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383149[/URL]
I got mine quite some time ago in this one:
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188602[/URL]
:D
you can always PM them and ask if there might be a sale coming for this year.
don't give up.
and watch the classifieds too.
sometimes folks buy them and then lose their nerve.
;)
not sure if this one ever sold or not
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1423424&highlight=roof+vent[/URL][/quote]
Thanks for the Encouragement, this is definately a mod I'm dying to do. And now, onto the PMing.
weak dollar does not help.
keep an eye open for group buys & sales.
this was the most recent
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1383149[/URL]
I got mine quite some time ago in this one:
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1188602[/URL]
:D
you can always PM them and ask if there might be a sale coming for this year.
don't give up.
and watch the classifieds too.
sometimes folks buy them and then lose their nerve.
;)
not sure if this one ever sold or not
[URL]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1423424&highlight=roof+vent[/URL][/quote]
Thanks for the Encouragement, this is definately a mod I'm dying to do. And now, onto the PMing.
| ekw | 05-07-2008 12:25 PM |
[QUOTE=thewerxracing;22203409]Thanks for the Encouragement, this is definately a mod I'm dying to do. And now, onto the PMing.[/QUOTE]
you are welcome.
mine is going in this weekend, I think.
:D
finally.:lol:
you are welcome.
mine is going in this weekend, I think.
:D
finally.:lol:
| ekw | 05-15-2008 03:43 PM |
actually did it this past weekend.
thanks to all the trail-blazers who went before me and made a contribution to make it much easier.
I will add my 2 cents here:
[B]do not remove the map light bracket[/B].
there is no need.
as the pic below from my install shows, not only is it NOT in the way,
there are two screw holes in the roof vent frame piece that actually line up with the screw holes from the map light.
[IMG]http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3925/p5102459of6sz8.jpg[/IMG]
using them will make the frame that much "tighter"
and make it pretty easy to get it back in the exact spot that it was in after you remove it to cut.
also - when you cut your roofliner cut very conservatively at first.
with the roof liner uncut, it is hard to get the trim piece in accurately (tight) to mark the hole well.
my original marked hole went too far toward the rear of the car.
fortunately, I cut it out well short (on purpose) and checked as I could get the trim in closer.
this let me get a near perfect fit, and the flange of the trim piece hid my mis-marked line.
I guess it would have hid the mis-cut hole as well, but it is always easier to make the hole [I]bigger[/I] . . .
:lol:
not sure if this thread is linked in here anywhere, so I will post it:
[url]http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Projects/InstallingASpecCRoofVent[/url]
this is another very helpful & informative install guide.
(the link above is not a swipe at Yesitsdrew5310. I am very aprreciative of his efforts & this thread.)
thanks to all the trail-blazers who went before me and made a contribution to make it much easier.
I will add my 2 cents here:
[B]do not remove the map light bracket[/B].
there is no need.
as the pic below from my install shows, not only is it NOT in the way,
there are two screw holes in the roof vent frame piece that actually line up with the screw holes from the map light.
[IMG]http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/3925/p5102459of6sz8.jpg[/IMG]
using them will make the frame that much "tighter"
and make it pretty easy to get it back in the exact spot that it was in after you remove it to cut.
also - when you cut your roofliner cut very conservatively at first.
with the roof liner uncut, it is hard to get the trim piece in accurately (tight) to mark the hole well.
my original marked hole went too far toward the rear of the car.
fortunately, I cut it out well short (on purpose) and checked as I could get the trim in closer.
this let me get a near perfect fit, and the flange of the trim piece hid my mis-marked line.
I guess it would have hid the mis-cut hole as well, but it is always easier to make the hole [I]bigger[/I] . . .
:lol:
not sure if this thread is linked in here anywhere, so I will post it:
[url]http://www.scoobypedia.co.uk/index.php/Projects/InstallingASpecCRoofVent[/url]
this is another very helpful & informative install guide.
(the link above is not a swipe at Yesitsdrew5310. I am very aprreciative of his efforts & this thread.)
| NewShockerGuy | 05-15-2008 05:18 PM |
My damn lid/handle is rattleing and it's litteraly driving me nuts.
Anyone have this problem. I've taken the lid off and expanded the pin in the handle and that worked for about a 1 month and now it rattles again...arg!
Thanks,
-Nigel
Anyone have this problem. I've taken the lid off and expanded the pin in the handle and that worked for about a 1 month and now it rattles again...arg!
Thanks,
-Nigel
| scby rex | 05-15-2008 09:31 PM |
get a bigger pin?
| ProjektPhoto | 05-16-2008 12:18 AM |
[QUOTE=scby rex;22305030]get a bigger pin?[/QUOTE]
yep or twist the handle slightly like i do.
yep or twist the handle slightly like i do.
| NewShockerGuy | 05-16-2008 11:06 AM |
[QUOTE=ProjektPhoto;22306742]yep or twist the handle slightly like i do.[/QUOTE]
When you twist the handle don't you put stress on it when opening and closing it.?
I am going to take the damn thing apart again because the constant "clicking" from the handle is making me mad.
When I go above 60mph the wind is pushing the handling and it's causing the handle to "wiggle" move in the end.. so i could put my finger on the bottom of the handle when it's locked in the "up" positiion (lid open) it's pretty easy with my finger to just unclick it....
yay... :-(
-Nigel
When you twist the handle don't you put stress on it when opening and closing it.?
I am going to take the damn thing apart again because the constant "clicking" from the handle is making me mad.
When I go above 60mph the wind is pushing the handling and it's causing the handle to "wiggle" move in the end.. so i could put my finger on the bottom of the handle when it's locked in the "up" positiion (lid open) it's pretty easy with my finger to just unclick it....
yay... :-(
-Nigel
| ekw | 05-16-2008 11:14 AM |
so, I guess the latch mechanism wears over time?
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?
| Dragicon | 05-16-2008 11:18 AM |
[QUOTE=ekw;22310145]so, I guess the latch mechanism wears over time?
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?[/QUOTE]
i've had mine in for a year. No problems whatsoever here. I open and close it a lot.
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?[/QUOTE]
i've had mine in for a year. No problems whatsoever here. I open and close it a lot.
| NewShockerGuy | 05-16-2008 01:27 PM |
[QUOTE=ekw;22310145]so, I guess the latch mechanism wears over time?
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?[/QUOTE]
I've had mine for almost 2 years now....
And believe me.. any chance I can use it, it's open...lol
So I would say it's being open and closed many times a day for at least a constant of 7-8 months a year..
When I first got mine as well it was stiff as hell... I was like wow.. this isn't going anywhere... no though it's disappointing me because it's much much looser....
-Nigel
because mine (not a week old) is stiff as can be.
how long ago did you put yours in Nigel?
it was over a year ago, wasn't it?[/QUOTE]
I've had mine for almost 2 years now....
And believe me.. any chance I can use it, it's open...lol
So I would say it's being open and closed many times a day for at least a constant of 7-8 months a year..
When I first got mine as well it was stiff as hell... I was like wow.. this isn't going anywhere... no though it's disappointing me because it's much much looser....
-Nigel
| ekw | 05-16-2008 01:51 PM |
that sucks.
I wonder if the mechanism can be replaced?
or the worn parts.
my dad used to have a buddy who was a machinist (since retired) who could make alll kinds of stuff like that.
I wonder if it just needs new hinge pin(s).
I wonder if the mechanism can be replaced?
or the worn parts.
my dad used to have a buddy who was a machinist (since retired) who could make alll kinds of stuff like that.
I wonder if it just needs new hinge pin(s).
| Menik | 05-16-2008 02:02 PM |
[QUOTE=NewShockerGuy;22302295]My damn lid/handle is rattleing and it's litteraly driving me nuts.
Anyone have this problem. I've taken the lid off and expanded the pin in the handle and that worked for about a 1 month and now it rattles again...arg!
Thanks,
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
I have the same problem, it seems like it's a defect in the manufacturing of the latch. It happens mostly when I'm going under 50mph.
[QUOTE=NewShockerGuy;22310054]When you twist the handle don't you put stress on it when opening and closing it.?
I am going to take the damn thing apart again because the constant "clicking" from the handle is making me mad.
When I go above 60mph the wind is pushing the handling and it's causing the handle to "wiggle" move in the end.. so i could put my finger on the bottom of the handle when it's locked in the "up" positiion (lid open) it's pretty easy with my finger to just unclick it....
yay... :-(
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
For the last few months, I've just been driving with mine "half-open" (eg: not clicked into place vertically,) and this seems to help a lot. Only problem is if I drive faster than 60mph, the airflow against the vent will force it open all the way, and when I slow down again, the rattles are back.
I keep meaning to try putting some foam tape in the bottom of the latch to see if it will help minimize its ability to move around, but I never get around to doing it. If I ever do get around to it, I'll post about the results; but who knows when that's going to be...:o
Anyone have this problem. I've taken the lid off and expanded the pin in the handle and that worked for about a 1 month and now it rattles again...arg!
Thanks,
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
I have the same problem, it seems like it's a defect in the manufacturing of the latch. It happens mostly when I'm going under 50mph.
[QUOTE=NewShockerGuy;22310054]When you twist the handle don't you put stress on it when opening and closing it.?
I am going to take the damn thing apart again because the constant "clicking" from the handle is making me mad.
When I go above 60mph the wind is pushing the handling and it's causing the handle to "wiggle" move in the end.. so i could put my finger on the bottom of the handle when it's locked in the "up" positiion (lid open) it's pretty easy with my finger to just unclick it....
yay... :-(
-Nigel[/QUOTE]
For the last few months, I've just been driving with mine "half-open" (eg: not clicked into place vertically,) and this seems to help a lot. Only problem is if I drive faster than 60mph, the airflow against the vent will force it open all the way, and when I slow down again, the rattles are back.
I keep meaning to try putting some foam tape in the bottom of the latch to see if it will help minimize its ability to move around, but I never get around to doing it. If I ever do get around to it, I'll post about the results; but who knows when that's going to be...:o
| NewShockerGuy | 05-16-2008 02:57 PM |
[QUOTE=Menik;22312350]I have the same problem, it seems like it's a defect in the manufacturing of the latch. It happens mostly when I'm going under 50mph.
For the last few months, I've just been driving with mine "half-open" (eg: not clicked into place vertically,) and this seems to help a lot. Only problem is if I drive faster than 60mph, the airflow against the vent will force it open all the way, and when I slow down again, the rattles are back.
I keep meaning to try putting some foam tape in the bottom of the latch to see if it will help minimize its ability to move around, but I never get around to doing it. If I ever do get around to it, I'll post about the results; but who knows when that's going to be...:o[/QUOTE]
Yea! All I know is it's annoying as all hell because it's just a rattleing/clicking noise all the fing time..........arg
If you do that please take pictures because I am willing to try anything to get this damn rattle to stop.
It might get to the point where I don't even drive with it open anymore and just open it when I'm marked...(for show I guess :-( ) But I have gone well over 100mph before with it open and it was fine in the beginning..
I guess I will take it apart tonight an take another look at everything...
There is a little piece of bent metal inside that makes it so the handle click... and I did take this out and bend it more and it seemed to fix it for a while but now it's easier to open and harder to close, so I might just flip the metal and see if it makes it harder to open and easier to close...which would be ok in my book cause once it's shut, it's not popping back open..
-Nigel
For the last few months, I've just been driving with mine "half-open" (eg: not clicked into place vertically,) and this seems to help a lot. Only problem is if I drive faster than 60mph, the airflow against the vent will force it open all the way, and when I slow down again, the rattles are back.
I keep meaning to try putting some foam tape in the bottom of the latch to see if it will help minimize its ability to move around, but I never get around to doing it. If I ever do get around to it, I'll post about the results; but who knows when that's going to be...:o[/QUOTE]
Yea! All I know is it's annoying as all hell because it's just a rattleing/clicking noise all the fing time..........arg
If you do that please take pictures because I am willing to try anything to get this damn rattle to stop.
It might get to the point where I don't even drive with it open anymore and just open it when I'm marked...(for show I guess :-( ) But I have gone well over 100mph before with it open and it was fine in the beginning..
I guess I will take it apart tonight an take another look at everything...
There is a little piece of bent metal inside that makes it so the handle click... and I did take this out and bend it more and it seemed to fix it for a while but now it's easier to open and harder to close, so I might just flip the metal and see if it makes it harder to open and easier to close...which would be ok in my book cause once it's shut, it's not popping back open..
-Nigel
| Super_HKS | 05-16-2008 03:11 PM |
Im loving reading all this informative effects. My buddy and I are getting roof vents for our 05 wrx and STI and it shall be very fun. A little scary but nevertheless fun
| NewShockerGuy | 05-16-2008 03:39 PM |
Yea it's a very fun install.. honestly not that hard at all... people think your nuts for cutting a hole in the roof... but it's not bad. It's super thin too so it goes by really quickly... the entire project took me like 6 hours or so but I'd say 3/4 of that was the damn headliner..lol That thing is a PITA... The actual cutting of the roof took me 8-9 minutes with my jigsaw using a metal blade. I didn't even have to go back to make the hole bigger...it was perfect. Just remember to measure, measure, measure again and then when you think your right measure one more time to double check..lol Once you drill the first hole there is no turing back. :-)
-Nigel
-Nigel
| subiLOVR03 | 05-16-2008 03:58 PM |
well if this werent almost 400 dollars id be doing it this weekend did the koji mod and sweated the whole time but i think it toughened me up alil i wish this were cheaper!!
| Yesitsdrew5310 | 05-17-2008 01:02 AM |
It's been over 2 years and mine still works like a charm. Going into this not knowing much about it it took my friend and I 6 hours including taking the photos for the DIY. I agree, it was a very fun mod.
Cheers,
Drew Brashler
Cheers,
Drew Brashler
| NewShockerGuy | 05-17-2008 07:16 PM |
Took it apart again and flipped the metal piece inside... I know why it's getting lose, the plastic is wearing against the metal tab inside... So eventually it will make the plastic lip on the handle from inside round like it's doing already...arg.
Guess there is nothing I can do short of buying a new vent lid here in a couple years after this handle wears out... :-(
Still a good mod... I drove it with open today.. just love it :-)
-Nigel
Guess there is nothing I can do short of buying a new vent lid here in a couple years after this handle wears out... :-(
Still a good mod... I drove it with open today.. just love it :-)
-Nigel
| jsquar3d | 05-27-2008 11:09 PM |
Hey I am an 08 STI owner and I'm going to try to install one of the GD Spec C Roof Vents here pretty soon... Haven't gotten it yet but since I've only seen one installed (without progressive photos) and I've checked both english and japanese pages, I wanted to share my experience via photos and tips about what's different on an 08.
But before that, I wanted to confer with all you guys to get your much more experienced input about this type of thing. Tonight I pulled off the visors, maplights, and a bit of the pillar (seeing the airbag thing inside really had me paranoid). The first thing I noticed is that there aren't the two mounting holes on the frame piece at the top of the windshield. These would definitely have to be drilled. The map light bracket seems to be shorter than previous years so it should be fine to leave it there I assume, if it was fine for previous years.
Anyway here's some pictures tell me anything that comes to your mind about what you see as far as installing a roof vent might relate:
holding the trim down with the camera pointed towards the rear of the car
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4103.jpg[/IMG]
again, a little closer and more tilted upwards. The wire is for the mirror compass I'm sure it will have to be rerouted along with the power lines etc.
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4104.jpg[/IMG]
from the other side looking through the hole where the maplights were
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4107.jpg[/IMG]
I don't have proper measuring tape so my finger ruler shows about 1.5" angle from the frame piece to the roof
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4108.jpg[/IMG]
thanks for any ideas/comments you might have :D
But before that, I wanted to confer with all you guys to get your much more experienced input about this type of thing. Tonight I pulled off the visors, maplights, and a bit of the pillar (seeing the airbag thing inside really had me paranoid). The first thing I noticed is that there aren't the two mounting holes on the frame piece at the top of the windshield. These would definitely have to be drilled. The map light bracket seems to be shorter than previous years so it should be fine to leave it there I assume, if it was fine for previous years.
Anyway here's some pictures tell me anything that comes to your mind about what you see as far as installing a roof vent might relate:
holding the trim down with the camera pointed towards the rear of the car
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4103.jpg[/IMG]
again, a little closer and more tilted upwards. The wire is for the mirror compass I'm sure it will have to be rerouted along with the power lines etc.
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4104.jpg[/IMG]
from the other side looking through the hole where the maplights were
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4107.jpg[/IMG]
I don't have proper measuring tape so my finger ruler shows about 1.5" angle from the frame piece to the roof
[IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd17/jdj002/DSC_4108.jpg[/IMG]
thanks for any ideas/comments you might have :D
| simprezl25 | 06-04-2008 01:14 PM |
[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. You need to twist the gasket out and slip it over the metal. On my gasket there was a white dot where the center was. My hole was smaller than the gasket so we cut the gasket in the center and then cut it to the correct size using metal sheers.
Note: Make sure there is a rubber lip sticking up. This is what makes the seal between the roof and the vent flap. Some other DIY�s have this upside down.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5576_ventdiy.jpg[/IMG]
hi i just finished installing my spec c roof vent and when i close it there is a gap. it still seals but as you can see by the pic.
from your picture, it appears i have a different weather seal.
what is your part number? thanx
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/353dc04d.jpg[/IMG]
my weather seal doesnt have the sticky side like you were talking about during the install. closely looking at it, its def the weather stripping. what to do.
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/dac3fd83.jpg[/IMG]
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. You need to twist the gasket out and slip it over the metal. On my gasket there was a white dot where the center was. My hole was smaller than the gasket so we cut the gasket in the center and then cut it to the correct size using metal sheers.
Note: Make sure there is a rubber lip sticking up. This is what makes the seal between the roof and the vent flap. Some other DIY�s have this upside down.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5576_ventdiy.jpg[/IMG]
hi i just finished installing my spec c roof vent and when i close it there is a gap. it still seals but as you can see by the pic.
from your picture, it appears i have a different weather seal.
what is your part number? thanx
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/353dc04d.jpg[/IMG]
my weather seal doesnt have the sticky side like you were talking about during the install. closely looking at it, its def the weather stripping. what to do.
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/dac3fd83.jpg[/IMG]
| jsquar3d | 06-04-2008 01:31 PM |
is that a GC8 vent and not a GD one?
| Menik | 06-04-2008 01:47 PM |
[QUOTE=simprezl25;22522691][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. You need to twist the gasket out and slip it over the metal. On my gasket there was a white dot where the center was. My hole was smaller than the gasket so we cut the gasket in the center and then cut it to the correct size using metal sheers.
Note: Make sure there is a rubber lip sticking up. This is what makes the seal between the roof and the vent flap. Some other DIY�s have this upside down.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5576_ventdiy.jpg[/IMG]
hi i just finished installing my spec c roof vent and when i close it there is a gap. it still seals but as you can see by the pic.
from your picture, it appears i have a different weather seal.
what is your part number? thanx
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/353dc04d.jpg[/IMG]
my weather seal doesnt have the sticky side like you were talking about during the install. closely looking at it, its def the weather stripping. what to do.
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/dac3fd83.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
:confused: It looks like you have the seal inside out??
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. You need to twist the gasket out and slip it over the metal. On my gasket there was a white dot where the center was. My hole was smaller than the gasket so we cut the gasket in the center and then cut it to the correct size using metal sheers.
Note: Make sure there is a rubber lip sticking up. This is what makes the seal between the roof and the vent flap. Some other DIY�s have this upside down.
[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/Yesitsdrew5310/Subaru%20Stuff/JDM%20RA%20Rally%20Roof%20Vent%20Install/_DSC5576_ventdiy.jpg[/IMG]
hi i just finished installing my spec c roof vent and when i close it there is a gap. it still seals but as you can see by the pic.
from your picture, it appears i have a different weather seal.
what is your part number? thanx
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/353dc04d.jpg[/IMG]
my weather seal doesnt have the sticky side like you were talking about during the install. closely looking at it, its def the weather stripping. what to do.
[IMG]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/simprezl25/dac3fd83.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
:confused: It looks like you have the seal inside out??
| simprezl25 | 06-04-2008 02:31 PM |
[QUOTE=Menik;22523199]:confused: It looks like you have the seal inside out??[/QUOTE]
inside out? you have to unravel it?
inside out? you have to unravel it?
| simprezl25 | 06-04-2008 02:31 PM |
[QUOTE=jsquar3d;22522905]is that a GC8 vent and not a GD one?[/QUOTE]
whats the difference? i didnt know they had two versions.
whats the difference? i didnt know they had two versions.
| jsquar3d | 06-04-2008 04:07 PM |
I'm not really sure, sorry.. just wanted to throw that out there in case it was helpful to confirm...
| LastResort | 06-04-2008 04:10 PM |
[QUOTE=simprezl25;22523904]inside out? you have to unravel it?[/QUOTE]
I think he meant upside down.
I think he meant upside down.
| ekw | 06-04-2008 04:32 PM |
[QUOTE=LastResort;22525496]I think he meant upside down.[/QUOTE]
well, it is a rubber "circle"
and mine was quite a handful to get sorted out.
you can install it "upside down" "right side up" or possibly "inside out".
the "slot" that is in the rubber that goes around the sheet metal should show you which way to turn it.
I would think it would be hard to put in "inside out" but probably not impossible.
[SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]from the looks of that picture -
the slot that is supposed to surround the sheet metal is pointing STRAIGHT UP.
try pulling it off and re-orienting it.
there should be rubber "lips" that sandwich the sheet metal you cut.[/FONT][/SIZE]
the piece needs to be twisted so that the part that is now "up" goes on the outside.
pull it off & twist it so the slot is on the outside of the circle.
then make sure you have the top & bottom the right way.
then slowly push the sheet metal into the groove/slot in the rubber.
well, it is a rubber "circle"
and mine was quite a handful to get sorted out.
you can install it "upside down" "right side up" or possibly "inside out".
the "slot" that is in the rubber that goes around the sheet metal should show you which way to turn it.
I would think it would be hard to put in "inside out" but probably not impossible.
[SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]from the looks of that picture -
the slot that is supposed to surround the sheet metal is pointing STRAIGHT UP.
try pulling it off and re-orienting it.
there should be rubber "lips" that sandwich the sheet metal you cut.[/FONT][/SIZE]
the piece needs to be twisted so that the part that is now "up" goes on the outside.
pull it off & twist it so the slot is on the outside of the circle.
then make sure you have the top & bottom the right way.
then slowly push the sheet metal into the groove/slot in the rubber.
| simprezl25 | 06-04-2008 05:59 PM |
[QUOTE=ekw;22525838]well, it is a rubber "circle"
and mine was quite a handful to get sorted out.
you can install it "upside down" "right side up" or possibly "inside out".
the "slot" that is in the rubber that goes around the sheet metal should show you which way to turn it.
I would think it would be hard to put in "inside out" but probably not impossible.
[SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]from the looks of that picture -
the slot that is supposed to surround the sheet metal is pointing STRAIGHT UP.
try pulling it off and re-orienting it.
there should be rubber "lips" that sandwich the sheet metal you cut.[/FONT][/SIZE]
the piece needs to be twisted so that the part that is now "up" goes on the outside.
pull it off & twist it so the slot is on the outside of the circle.
then make sure you have the top & bottom the right way.
then slowly push the sheet metal into the groove/slot in the rubber.[/QUOTE]
hmm i think i see what you are pointing at. ill try it when i get home thanx
and mine was quite a handful to get sorted out.
you can install it "upside down" "right side up" or possibly "inside out".
the "slot" that is in the rubber that goes around the sheet metal should show you which way to turn it.
I would think it would be hard to put in "inside out" but probably not impossible.
[SIZE="5"][FONT="Arial Black"]from the looks of that picture -
the slot that is supposed to surround the sheet metal is pointing STRAIGHT UP.
try pulling it off and re-orienting it.
there should be rubber "lips" that sandwich the sheet metal you cut.[/FONT][/SIZE]
the piece needs to be twisted so that the part that is now "up" goes on the outside.
pull it off & twist it so the slot is on the outside of the circle.
then make sure you have the top & bottom the right way.
then slowly push the sheet metal into the groove/slot in the rubber.[/QUOTE]
hmm i think i see what you are pointing at. ill try it when i get home thanx
| simprezl25 | 06-06-2008 12:33 AM |
success!! i jsut had to roll it inside out and then slide it in : ) i love it
thanx
thanx
| simprezl25 | 06-06-2008 12:34 AM |
if possible delete this post. reposted by mistake
| ekw | 06-06-2008 07:40 AM |
glad it worked out!
| jsquar3d | 06-08-2008 12:54 PM |
Following these directions and tips from a friend who installed his and others, I was able to add the spec c roof vent to my 08 STI with no trouble at all. The front mounting holes will need to be drilled in and the arms that go around it bent slightly but overall it was super simple. Pics of the install are posted in my member blog at iwsti:
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/url]
[url]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/url]
| robin110 | 06-13-2008 09:03 PM |
vent + scoop
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I'm shopping around at [URL="http://www.japanparts.com"]http://www.japanparts.com[/URL] and i am wondering if this roof scoop(191-001-005) is going to allow the spec c vent (153-037-001) to open fully?
| vf22-wrx | 06-15-2008 06:43 PM |
how do people not know how to install the seal!? like really?
how did you do everything else and then do the seal wrong!? it's the EASIEST PART!
haha
how did you do everything else and then do the seal wrong!? it's the EASIEST PART!
haha
| simprezl25 | 06-15-2008 07:43 PM |
[QUOTE=vf22-wrx;22649625]how do people not know how to install the seal!? like really?
how did you do everything else and then do the seal wrong!? it's the EASIEST PART!
haha[/QUOTE]
i bought mine used and had no instructions punk :D:rolleyes:
how did you do everything else and then do the seal wrong!? it's the EASIEST PART!
haha[/QUOTE]
i bought mine used and had no instructions punk :D:rolleyes:
| scby rex | 06-15-2008 10:33 PM |
still waiting for mine from gruppe-s, ordered it the 15th of may.....
| caesar | 06-15-2008 11:07 PM |
[QUOTE=scby rex;22651502]still waiting for mine from gruppe-s, ordered it the 15th of may.....[/QUOTE]
How much you paid for it??
How much you paid for it??
| asaturn | 07-02-2008 04:06 PM |
[quote=jsquar3d;22566896]Following these directions and tips from a friend who installed his and others, I was able to add the spec c roof vent to my 08 STI with no trouble at all. The front mounting holes will need to be drilled in and the arms that go around it bent slightly but overall it was super simple. Pics of the install are posted in my member blog at iwsti:
[URL]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/URL][/quote]
I came here specifically to see if someone with an 08 had done it. glad to see it works!
[URL]http://www.iwsti.com/forums/1894924-post17.html[/URL][/quote]
I came here specifically to see if someone with an 08 had done it. glad to see it works!
| jsquar3d | 07-02-2008 04:16 PM |
[quote=asaturn;22847794]I came here specifically to see if someone with an 08 had done it. glad to see it works![/quote]
I took pics just so other 08 owners would have more info than I did :) I only drew confidence from a single photo I found on minkara that showed a finished install.
Glad I could help
I took pics just so other 08 owners would have more info than I did :) I only drew confidence from a single photo I found on minkara that showed a finished install.
Glad I could help
| zeenon53 | 07-03-2008 12:08 AM |
That vent is pure sex, I might have to do this mod.
| Absolut_Boost | 08-04-2008 09:43 PM |
got mine today and will isntall it this weekend
| bigboy | 08-05-2008 12:39 AM |
still by far one of the best mods i have done!!
| MyOtherRideIsUrMom | 08-05-2008 02:23 PM |
Looking into doing this, but saw some people were having trouble with worn out handles vibrating and were contemplating replacing the vent. If it helps, i was browsing japanparts and found a replacement handle for the vent. part 170-079-001 price: ~$27
| xxscaxx | 08-05-2008 02:29 PM |
ill have to keep that in mind in case mine ever wears out :) thanks for that.
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