Roof Vent?

jessej · 05-21-2008, 07:44 PM

Curious, anyone here tried one on their 08 yet? I like the look and prefer to run w/ no AC when possible...

It should be possible with the previous years model but in my brief feel around the roof w/ the map light removed, the front mounting holes would have to be drilled as well as the back

JDM Blog Entry w/ vent on 08 STI

Thoughts? Am I nuts?

AndresDiaz · 05-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Don't like the look of it, but i guess if you wanna run without AC then go for it

PortlandSTI · 05-21-2008, 07:53 PM

I'm interested...

JWA · 05-21-2008, 08:35 PM

The vent looks cool - but can I ask if you prefer to run without AC because of how much gas it uses? There were a couple studies a few years ago that showed that in modern cars the drag from driving with your windows down uses more gas than using the AC. I'm not sure how much drag the scoop would create in relation.

jessej · 05-21-2008, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JWA

The vent looks cool - but can I ask if you prefer to run without AC because of how much gas it uses? There were a couple studies a few years ago that showed that in modern cars the drag from driving with your windows down uses more gas than using the AC. I'm not sure how much drag the scoop would create in relation.

wow really? Nah I just like fresh air but at higher speeds getting blasted in the side of the head can suck

unrequited · 05-21-2008, 10:02 PM

...it's a rally air scoop. Looks cool, probably feels cool, but you lose your map lights, and you gotta have balls to dremel or punch out your roof. Do it right and there are some local guys who have never had a leak in rain/snow/etc.

GhoSStRyda · 05-21-2008, 11:51 PM

^^^ that looks sick! i likes but... gotta give up map lites... and a hole in the roof! i'll pass for now

CKSTI · 05-22-2008, 05:21 AM

Looks nice! I bet it's not cheap either for the part and install.

JWA · 05-22-2008, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessej

wow really? Nah I just like fresh air but at higher speeds getting blasted in the side of the head can suck

Yeah, and it was dramatically more fuel usage too, not even close. I hear ya about the fresh air though.

**Ferdie** · 05-22-2008, 09:53 AM

I have the roof vents in stock blue and white.
ferdie

cutewithoutthee03 · 05-27-2008, 05:18 PM

thats coo on the 08. has anyone seen that 08 front conversion on the 02-07 style body? it's crazy.

jessej · 05-27-2008, 06:52 PM

I'm probably going to end up writing an addendum to one of the great DIY guides to fit this one the 08 when I get it on. I'm still in the planning stages but I'm pretty confident it should be simple. Seeing at least one GR chassis with it on there is pretty good proof that its doable... so we'll see.

Subie 2.5 STI · 05-27-2008, 10:45 PM

that looks pretty cool. i wonder how much

***solovus*** · 05-28-2008, 03:34 AM

Fresh air...isn't that what the windows are for? Unless you are in a competitive racing situation where you remove your A/C and replace your windows with always up lexan panels I see absolutely no use for putting this eyesore on the 08...or any other car for that matter. If it is your thing and it makes you happy then I say go ahead with it...since of course you started this thread in hopes of getting my permission

jessej · 05-28-2008, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by solovus

Fresh air...isn't that what the windows are for? Unless you are in a competitive racing situation where you remove your A/C and replace your windows with always up lexan panels I see absolutely no use for putting this eyesore on the 08...or any other car for that matter. If it is your thing and it makes you happy then I say go ahead with it...since of course you started this thread in hopes of getting my permission

have you ridden in a car with one equipped? I personally like the look and may even go full scoop style just cuz I'm a fan of WRC but honestly it's night and day compared to running with the windows down. I live in Oklahoma "where the wind comes sweeping down the plain" and seriously even with the window just cracked if you get up to speed you have a blast of force to the side of your head which isn't pleasing at all. Without full shades you can barely keep your eyes open which isn't even safe

The roof vent creates a really smooth full cabin cooling that doesn't feel like a blast because its comin from above and not straight into your face.

05-21-2008, 07:44 PM	#1
jessej Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 2008 STI Location: Norman, OK Posts: 78 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Roof Vent? Curious, anyone here tried one on their 08 yet? I like the look and prefer to run w/ no AC when possible... It should be possible with the previous years model but in my brief feel around the roof w/ the map light removed, the front mounting holes would have to be drilled as well as the back JDM Blog Entry w/ vent on 08 STI Thoughts? Am I nuts? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-21-2008, 07:52 PM	#2
AndresDiaz Junior STI Driver Posts: 128 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? Don't like the look of it, but i guess if you wanna run without AC then go for it

05-21-2008, 07:53 PM	#3
PortlandSTI Junior STI Driver Car: Dark Grey 08 STI Fav Mod: COBB AP Location: Portland Posts: 159 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? I'm interested...

05-21-2008, 08:35 PM	#4
JWA STI Driver Posts: 293 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: Roof Vent? The vent looks cool - but can I ask if you prefer to run without AC because of how much gas it uses? There were a couple studies a few years ago that showed that in modern cars the drag from driving with your windows down uses more gas than using the AC. I'm not sure how much drag the scoop would create in relation.

05-21-2008, 10:02 PM	#6
unrequited Professional STI Racer Car: '06 WRC Blue Fav Mod: Nintendo Decal Posts: 659 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: Roof Vent? ...it's a rally air scoop. Looks cool, probably feels cool, but you lose your map lights, and you gotta have balls to dremel or punch out your roof. Do it right and there are some local guys who have never had a leak in rain/snow/etc.

05-21-2008, 11:51 PM	#7
GhoSStRyda The Next Petter Solberg Car: its a wagon,hatch... Fav Mod: cylinder #4... Location: in la jun&le Posts: 913 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? ^^^ that looks sick! i likes but... gotta give up map lites... and a hole in the roof! i'll pass for now

05-22-2008, 05:21 AM	#8
CKSTI Senior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STI Fav Mod: me driving it Location: NJ Posts: 336 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? Looks nice! I bet it's not cheap either for the part and install.

05-22-2008, 09:53 AM	#10
Ferdie Authorized Vendor Car: 2003 subaru wrx Fav Mod: Stack steering wheel Location: Costa Mesa, Ca Posts: 59 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? I have the roof vents in stock blue and white. ferdie

05-27-2008, 05:18 PM	#11
cutewithoutthee03 Lurker Car: Aspen White 05 WRX S Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? thats coo on the 08. has anyone seen that 08 front conversion on the 02-07 style body? it's crazy.

05-27-2008, 06:52 PM	#12
jessej Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 2008 STI Location: Norman, OK Posts: 78 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? I'm probably going to end up writing an addendum to one of the great DIY guides to fit this one the 08 when I get it on. I'm still in the planning stages but I'm pretty confident it should be simple. Seeing at least one GR chassis with it on there is pretty good proof that its doable... so we'll see.

05-27-2008, 10:45 PM	#13
Subie 2.5 STI Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: rallyarmor mud flaps for now Location: Southern California Posts: 190 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? that looks pretty cool. i wonder how much

05-28-2008, 03:34 AM	#14
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,530 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Roof Vent? Fresh air...isn't that what the windows are for? Unless you are in a competitive racing situation where you remove your A/C and replace your windows with always up lexan panels I see absolutely no use for putting this eyesore on the 08...or any other car for that matter. If it is your thing and it makes you happy then I say go ahead with it...since of course you started this thread in hopes of getting my permission