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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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my ra flap will be going on in the next week or so

i recall a few people posting how-to's, but can't remember who nor find them in the search

thinka group of three were done a few months back

anyone remember???
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Frayz has fitted a few, and he did a great write-up.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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he fitted mine , done an awsome factory fit job mate, check out his his prodrive project theres a full install guide, but i still didnt fancy it myself so i just let him do it and it was worth every penny IMO.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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yeah, it's a pretty big step actually cutting the hole!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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I just open the window if I foof..
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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Foof vent. LOL.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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there is Frayz one and a very good one on NASIOC.

I printed both off ages ago. Will get round to fitting mine soon hopefully!!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Foof vent. LOL.
I'm sure there are better ways to keep candida at bay.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:29 PM
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Anger done a couple fairly recently.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Yes ive fitted loads now. Got it down to a fine art. Contact me (or Mervil if your in the wales area) if you need help.

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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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I fitted my own, wouldn't do another one though lol
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
my ra flap will be going on in the next week or so

i recall a few people posting how-to's, but can't remember who nor find them in the search

thinka group of three were done a few months back

anyone remember???
I remember, one of then was mine

Great mod get it done

The thread was started by silver scooby sport another that had he done the same day.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dantastic
Anger done a couple fairly recently.
Yep,he did mine and a fellow surreyscoobies members round my gaff.....cracking job....








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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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looks pukka guys.............
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:55 PM
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cheers boys did find silver's write up in the end, and wales is a bit far for me frayz!!

a foof vent is much rarer than a roof vent, d'oh!!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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Best mod in a long while

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...oof-vents.html
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:07 PM
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Im in the Essex area if you need one doing
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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still too far really mate, appreciate the offer though, not guts no glory.....................

or one shagged foof!!!!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Im in the Essex area if you need one doing
Id be interested to know how much the parts cost, and roughly how much one would charge to fit it? I wouldnt have the ***** to take a jigsaw to my car!
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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i got mine probably 18 months ago, was 150 delivered from someone on here

still think you can get new from japanparts........
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by beef-on-the-bone
cheers boys did find silver's write up in the end, and wales is a bit far for me frayz!!

a foof vent is much rarer than a roof vent, d'oh!!!!
We are not that deep into Wales here 7 bridge area.

If our man Merv will fit it no problem using my gaff for the installation.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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Really need to get one of these for my new car, was probably my favourite mod on the classic
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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PM for details guys.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
PM for details guys.

Does that mean you have some for sale? cos I think they look the dogs and would love one
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Thanks for the details Frayz, I will no doubt be in touch in the near future! Remap first.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
PM for details guys.
can i have the same pm.cheers.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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I'll quite happily lend a hand if you fancy a trip up the M5 and along the M4 a bit the journey back will be ventilated for sure
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:27 PM
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All PMs replied to guys. Cheers for the interest.
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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Phil739 fitted his own not a hard job just need to measure twice and cut once as the saying goes . From what he told me
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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anyone done this to a newage?
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