Pictures of Roof Scoops?

[litre]

Does anyone have any pix of nice roof scoops? I would love one. But I have to figure out exactly how to make it look good without going overboard ya know? I would like to start a thread of posting cars with roof scoops/vents. Post up anything you have. thanx

[litre]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/q2000_ioannis_papadimitrou2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/imp04b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/112_0705_10zcolin_mcrae_subaru_impr.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/rally1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/travis1-1if02key.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/car29-475o6j381.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/WHP_2092.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/neocivicboy/DSC00635.jpg

[MetalNeverDies]

thats a pretty beefy lookin wagon

[litre]

i know lol. ht auto wide body 2 door wagon crazy huh?

[sebhockey]

I don't have any pics of one, but I'll give ya a link to where to buy a kit from. http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/body.htm

[wolfman79]

Yummmmmmmmmmm HT Auto wide body wagon.
Drool.


Oh yeah roof scoops, I'd say the one from primitive is about as good as you can get for the money. I know that is what we are planning on putting on the OBS if we can't figure out how to fab up our own that won't leak. When I get my Rex to take over as a DD I'd like to put one on it too just so people can go WTF. My old GTI had one and it made all the difference in the world during the summer with no A/C.

[RS-ti_Andy]

http://rallylane.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=12&products_id=1933&osCsid=7b0471b1aecc70924be0013f16a6c24b

http://rallylane.com/images/TRS%20roof%20vent.jpg

[sebhockey]

That looks like an alien space craft.

[RS-ti_Andy]

That looks like an alien space craft.


well its an official WRC CF roof scoop lol.. but yeah it does lol

[donutking]

spec c roof scoop looks great on any impreza check them out on nasioc photo gallery theres a thread.

[409industries]

Im looking to rock the standard pop hatch w/o the scoop covering...

[RS-ti_Andy]

i might just roll down my windows..saves money, or remove my windows! saves money and lots of wieght! haha

[subyspawn]

Im looking to rock the standard pop hatch w/o the scoop covering...

+1 :headbang:

[409industries]

i might just roll down my windows..saves money, or remove my windows! saves money and lots of wieght! haha

Yeah but the two big reasons you want a roof scoop are:

1) cooling
2) dust control

The positive pressure of the air coming in the roof scoop forces the dust to stay out of the cabin. :eek:

[RS-ti_Andy]

yeah.. but i think it would be more fun on nicer days lol

it was more a joke cause thats one more thing to worry about while driving and i dont need that, but rallyx totally fun(when its dry)

[wolfman79]

A good roof scoop, something along the lines of what primitive sells, is a very worthwhile investment for a lot of cars. If you have bi-directional opening ability then you can either force air into the cabin, as Aaron mentioned to help keep dust out, or you can vent inside air out, the scoop will create a vaccum effect, allowing you to have fresh air in the car without opening the windows in adverse weather. My wife wants me to put one on her OB when she finally gets one. She still remembers the one in my old GTI and how well that worked.

[RS-ti_Andy]

interesting

[LowGripMaxFun]

Wow...I never knew roof scoops were so hi-tech! I guess this would be a great mod for ppl who drive offroad and want some fresh air without all the dirt and dust particles.

[UP2MTNS]

are primitive's bi-directional?

his hood scoop kit is the cheapest I've seen....by a lot.

[wolfman79]

Yes primitive's vents are bi-directional. For people like me who can't stand to have the windows up due to a lack of fresh air these things rock. And the combo price he has for the vent and scoop is hard to beat.

[munozppk]

Requires medium skill to install and the willingness to cut a hole in your roof.

HAHA!

For $89, I'd get one.

[sebhockey]

HAHA!

For $89, I'd get one.

Do it!!! I wanna see what it turns out like.

[MConte05]

I've always loved the look of those JDM Roof Vents. The day my car is paid up, I am going to install that.

[munozppk]

Do it!!! I wanna see what it turns out like.


But the question, one vent or two???

[sebhockey]

But the question, one vent or two???

One is enough.

[wolfman79]

I only had one in my GTI, it was more than enough, don't even want to think what would happen with two. With a good scoop on it those things really get some air in there.

[kjsmith2266]

Just fyi. Someone is selling Primitive hood vents on ebay for $51 Buy It Now. I just bought one and he has 3 left.

[TylerSti]

I installed the primitive setup on my car. I LOVE IT!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/TylerTRD/IMG00349.jpg

[573]

Does anybody know if there's a spec c roof vent replica? I daily drive my car, so an OEM look is important to me, but I don't want to spend nearly $500 on such a thing. It just seems silly that a flap of metal, hinges, and a plastic piece of interior trim go for so much now.

[UP2MTNS]

Just fyi. Someone is selling Primitive hood vents on ebay for $51 Buy It Now. I just bought one and he has 3 left.

the scoop or the vent?

you can get them here for $44

http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?p=wi

click on 'vents and fans' then go to 'side vents'

I have the black ones, which are wider but don't work with PE's hood scoop.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2962/img7567original.jpg

[flat4motorsports]

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e355/420SUBYLOVER/IMG_5910.jpg
we sell a complete roof scoop package vent + scoop
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e355/420SUBYLOVER/IMG_5130.jpg

[Tim.Flat4]

How far back do the roof scoops sit? Can you use a roof rack with the scoop and vent?

[bfrancis827]

Just got the scoop in the mail yesterday!

It's from ebay, not sure where the guy got it from though.

The vent is from the place Jon (UP2MTNS) linked.

Now that I have the scoop I realize that I could have gotten a bigger vent!

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=2027&d=1258660425

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=2028&d=1258660433

[Tim.Flat4]

Francis, how long is the scoop?

[409industries]

I read over my previous post and i mentioned that i was only getting the pop hatch (which i did... the JDM one) but i found an awesome deal on an already painted black scoop on another forum so i swooped in on it.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/hosting/project_rs/2009-5-3-roof_scoop_installed/IMG_9389.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d175/sumpunkloser/DSC01259-edit.jpg

RA vent install (http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=131568&postcount=711)

Scoop install (http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=135910&postcount=748)

The scoop was a pain in the ass to put on because its difficult to reach in with a wrench and tighten down the nuts on the bolts. Its even more difficult doing it yourself, reaching in through the window to tighten down the bolt! I made a cardboard template of where the holes would be, and then drilled them in the roof. The trick is to get the curvature of the scooped lined up right on the roof so that it sits relatively flat.

[bfrancis827]

Francis, how long is the scoop?

It's approx. 16" wide x 17 1/4" long (from the outside)

[subyspawn]

How far back do the roof scoops sit? Can you use a roof rack with the scoop and vent?

finally found some pics....Yes, you can run a roof rack. I had to move it back a bit but I still used it for my mountain bike that day. The rack is a Yakima.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_o51z8GEEs6k/SdjkR2J1uKI/AAAAAAAADx8/xAb76CDEzzc/s640/100_3313.JPG

more pics here: http://carlv.zenfolio.com/p110484303

[kjsmith2266]

Is it possible to keep your headliner with the Primitive style vent? Anyone have pics of what they did inside? Also, anyone have dimensions on where on the roof to mount it? I will be using a scoop if that matters. I can't wait to cut a whole in my roof. :)

[rad rex]

the scoop or the vent?

you can get them here for $44

http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?p=wi

click on 'vents and fans' then go to 'side vents'

I have the black ones, which are wider but don't work with PE's hood scoop.

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/2962/img7567original.jpg


I am assuming you are referring to the only $44 one in the catalogue. Do you remember which letter it is there? Looks awesome, I'm ordering one

[Tim.Flat4]

Is it possible to keep your headliner with the Primitive style vent? Anyone have pics of what they did inside?

Anyone?

I too would like to know.

[indkid87]

You could keep your headliner but you would need to cut a large hole in it that not only allows room for the vent but also has enough room for the handle to go forward and back. So unless you custom fab some kind of trim piece it would look pretty ghetto.

[409industries]

Yeah i am not sure how you would really do that with the headliner. The JDM vent comes with the nice interior bezel pieces (which i still have if someone needs it)

[UP2MTNS]

I am assuming you are referring to the only $44 one in the catalogue. Do you remember which letter it is there? Looks awesome, I'm ordering one


oh wait....I was looking at the wrong one....the PE one is actually only $26.50 on this website...its letter 'C'.

The ones I have are letter 'D' and are only $30.80 each.


BTW, that sealant stuff they sell on there is the bomb.

[bfrancis827]

I got the "C" one, but I might try to get one that is a little bigger, so I might sell the one I have. I am going to wait until I have the chance to measure Jon's vent and see if it would fit under my scoop.

BTW, it was only 26.50!!!

[Tim.Flat4]

Yeah i am not sure how you would really do that with the headliner. The JDM vent comes with the nice interior bezel pieces (which i still have if someone needs it)

I was thinking about going with the JDM vent but the price is just silly and didn't you say in another post that the width of the vent made the fitment of the scoop a PITA?

[kjsmith2266]

Just got my scoop. Can someone post a pic of the vent from the inside? I wanna see how to mount both the scoop and vent.

[conorpeterson85]

Just got my scoop. Can someone post a pic of the vent from the inside? I wanna see how to mount both the scoop and vent.

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=94841&postcount=75

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showpost.php?p=131568&postcount=711

i'll try and find some of the others i have found.

[kjsmith2266]

Installed my vent yesterday before work. I mounted the scoop too but I will post pics of that later. Here are some pics of the vent install.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1503.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1505.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1506.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1507.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1508.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1509.jpg

[conorpeterson85]

:headbang:looks awesome:headbang:

[kjsmith2266]

Got my headliner cut out for the vent. Here are some pics.
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1511-1.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1510-1.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1513.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h137/kjsmith2266/100_1514.jpg

I cut out a little more than I wanted but still looks good. I used zip ties on the headliner going around a piece of hose to get it to curl up and stay.

[rad rex]

Looks nice, I just ordered the same scoop and will be copying your hard work. Thanks for posting the pics

[bfrancis827]

Forgot about this thread. Might as well post up my finished results. I'll have to admit, this really makes the car look good!

http://www.dirtyimpreza.com/forums/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=2372&d=1275359397

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4861067515_25f5a02096_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4861067727_0656bcbde5_z.jpg