So I decided the cut a hole in my roof...
11 September 2010, 07:39 PM
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So I decided the cut a hole in my roof...
No not just out of boredom or "for a laugh" 
but cos I decided to fit a Spec C/Type RA roof vent to my faithful old Bugeye GX. That's right, a GX 
I managed to get an S202 vent including all the bits and pieces I needed (except for 1 interior clip!) from a Subaru breaker on eBay. I wanted to avoid forking out for a brand new one from Japan as the current exchange rate is shocking and customs/taxes are always a pain in the bottom.
After having the vent resprayed 01G Premium Silver, and collecting all the necessary tools for the job according to Frayz's guide (what a legend), it was time to get to work.
I did plan on taking a plethora of photos documenting the installation step-by-step but due to concentrating more than ever I sort of forgot and only managed to take 3!
Anyway here is one straight after the removal of the interior map reading light bracket - the first stage of drilling!
Then, after pilot holes were drilled in the roof making the outline of the vent hole clear, it was time to cut the roof with the Dremel. Here is a picture of my mate putting the finishing touches to it:
Eeek.
Anyway, after around 4 hours (we took our time and it kept raining) plus a trip to B&Q for some more Dremel disks (
) the job was done! A new interior clip was sourced from my local Subaru dealership, and I couldn't be more pleased with it!
I doesn't leak nor make any wind noise when closed, and I've even mastered the art of having it up on a cold day with the heating on You know, just to get maximum use out of it 
On a serious note though, it's a great tool for getting a nice flow of fresh air into the cabin
I'm one of those people that always drives around with the front windows down a bit so this is just great.
It looks a bit good too.
Big thanks to Frayz for writing the good old guide, Merv for all the advice, and Simon for help sourcing the interior clips
Tom
but cos I decided to fit a Spec C/Type RA roof vent to my faithful old Bugeye GX. That's right, a GX I managed to get an S202 vent including all the bits and pieces I needed (except for 1 interior clip!) from a Subaru breaker on eBay. I wanted to avoid forking out for a brand new one from Japan as the current exchange rate is shocking and customs/taxes are always a pain in the bottom.
After having the vent resprayed 01G Premium Silver, and collecting all the necessary tools for the job according to Frayz's guide (what a legend), it was time to get to work.
I did plan on taking a plethora of photos documenting the installation step-by-step but due to concentrating more than ever I sort of forgot and only managed to take 3!
Anyway here is one straight after the removal of the interior map reading light bracket - the first stage of drilling!
Then, after pilot holes were drilled in the roof making the outline of the vent hole clear, it was time to cut the roof with the Dremel. Here is a picture of my mate putting the finishing touches to it:
Eeek.
Anyway, after around 4 hours (we took our time and it kept raining) plus a trip to B&Q for some more Dremel disks (
) the job was done! A new interior clip was sourced from my local Subaru dealership, and I couldn't be more pleased with it!I doesn't leak nor make any wind noise when closed, and I've even mastered the art of having it up on a cold day with the heating on
You know, just to get maximum use out of it On a serious note though, it's a great tool for getting a nice flow of fresh air into the cabin
I'm one of those people that always drives around with the front windows down a bit so this is just great. It looks a bit good too.
Big thanks to Frayz for writing the good old guide, Merv for all the advice, and Simon for help sourcing the interior clips
Tom
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Nice one Rob, it's a big shame the Hatch Spec C's aren't fitted with these
Haha thanks Neil! Trust me I was bricking it but I had a "what the hell" moment and just went for it! I think that's the way you've gotta do it to be honest. Best mod/upgrade I've done to my Impreza by far though, and very satisfying knowing I did it myself (with help here and there lol)
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Did you get it from Imprezabreaker in Norfolk?
If you did then it's off my previous Impreza, a black S202, nice job on the install by the way.
I don't know mind if I could have the cahoonas to chop my roof up.
Nearly forgot did you have a problem in the end obtaining the missing clip?
If you did then it's off my previous Impreza, a black S202, nice job on the install by the way.
I don't know mind if I could have the cahoonas to chop my roof up.
Nearly forgot did you have a problem in the end obtaining the missing clip?
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Did you get it from Imprezabreaker in Norfolk?
If you did then it's off my previous Impreza, a black S202, nice job on the install by the way.
I don't know mind if I could have the cahoonas to chop my roof up.
Nearly forgot did you have a problem in the end obtaining the missing clip?
If you did then it's off my previous Impreza, a black S202, nice job on the install by the way.
I don't know mind if I could have the cahoonas to chop my roof up.
Nearly forgot did you have a problem in the end obtaining the missing clip?
Cheers though, no problems thank you mate
just had to wait the best part of 3 weeks for it to arrive from Japan
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It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
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No problem, bit of a coincidence though.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
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No problem, bit of a coincidence though.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
I saw they're selling the steering wheel from it too but this project has cleaned me out for now
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Its wonky
I chopped two rather large holes in my car last week.
Looks like i used a lot less masking tape
i also apeared to have used a bigger grinder (3" air powered )
I chopped two rather large holes in my car last week.
Looks like i used a lot less masking tape
i also apeared to have used a bigger grinder (3" air powered )
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Bloody hell lads it's like Chop Shop in here!
StickyMicky it's not wonky you joker! Although you've taken it to the next level with wing vents! You should do it on a Scooby
Stuart when did you do yours mate?! Yep headlining was the trickiest bit for me too, it just takes ages cos of having to cut a bit away, test fit it, cut a bit more away, test fit etc etc. Plus the headlining is a lot tougher than you think!
StickyMicky it's not wonky you joker!
Although you've taken it to the next level with wing vents! You should do it on a Scooby Stuart when did you do yours mate?! Yep headlining was the trickiest bit for me too, it just takes ages cos of having to cut a bit away, test fit it, cut a bit more away, test fit etc etc. Plus the headlining is a lot tougher than you think!
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Bloody hell lads it's like Chop Shop in here!
Stuart when did you do yours mate?! Yep headlining was the trickiest bit for me too, it just takes ages cos of having to cut a bit away, test fit it, cut a bit more away, test fit etc etc. Plus the headlining is a lot tougher than you think!
Stuart when did you do yours mate?! Yep headlining was the trickiest bit for me too, it just takes ages cos of having to cut a bit away, test fit it, cut a bit more away, test fit etc etc. Plus the headlining is a lot tougher than you think!
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No problem, bit of a coincidence though.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
It was written off by the new owner after 2 weeks, I was absolutely gutted when I found out.
It was the only black S202 in the UK and probably one of about 10 ever made in that colour.
Anyway glad to see that bits of it are living on at least.
Gutted, all your hard work wasted!
