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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Hi, I bought a roof scoop for my impreza and would like to know what is the best adhesive to use to stick it on as I don't want to drill the roof to screw it down, I have heard about using windscreen adhesive or sikaflex, the problem is, with these you can't get the adhesive off if I decide to take the roof scoop off again, what is the best thing to stick it on with that can also be cleaned of easily at a later date.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:01 PM
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If your cutting/ drilling the roof for air to get in, surely a few small fixing holes won't hurt?
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:02 PM
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Stick it in the bin
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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Swap it for an STI.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Theres nothing on earth better than ****tyflex and gaffer tape
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by joe v3sti
If your cutting/ drilling the roof for air to get in, surely a few small fixing holes won't hurt?
Hi, I bought the roof scoop from LEScoobies and it is only the scoop to go on the roof and not a Vent so it sticks onto the roof without any cutting or any internal pieces and is for show only.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Soup
Stick it in the bin
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:28 PM
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Tiger seal will do the job for you
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpt Jack Sparrow
Tiger seal will do the job for you
Thanks. 👍👍
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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I have a similar issue, not a roof scoop. "what if it flies off on the motorway and kills a biker?" Is still ringing in my ears... Is tiger seal really that reliable?
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:43 PM
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Tiger seal will do the job

You will also need to fit some

Nice big eBay stickers

A dump valve

And those silly lights under the car too complete the perfect package
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you can cut through sikaflex with knife and then rub the rest off


obviously itlll take a while ...
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Originally Posted by Rab555
I have a similar issue, not a roof scoop. "what if it flies off on the motorway and kills a biker?" Is still ringing in my ears... Is tiger seal really that reliable?
Hi, I am a biker and have thought about this and I think that certain windscreen sealants would be sufficient.
I've got a fireblade, an R1 and a CBX and obviously my wrx.
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 07:51 PM
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its your car mate if you want to stick a fake vent on go for it.
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Originally Posted by Plane mad Harry
Hi, I am a biker and have thought about this and I think that certain windscreen sealants would be sufficient.
I've got a fireblade, an R1 and a CBX and obviously my wrx.
Silicone?
Have you got any fake bits on any of your bikes?
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Originally Posted by Plane mad Harry
Hi, I am a biker and have thought about this and I think that certain windscreen sealants would be sufficient.
I've got a fireblade, an R1 and a CBX and obviously my wrx.
Appreciate your thoughts mate. I'm looking at sticking on a carbon fibre roof vane spoiler, as bolting would be a complete nightmare. Would probably mean moving the rear seat belt bolts and all sorts of nasties, so I'm thinking tiger seal is the best alternative.
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Originally Posted by Rab555
Appreciate your thoughts mate. I'm looking at sticking on a carbon fibre roof vane spoiler, as bolting would be a complete nightmare. Would probably mean moving the rear seat belt bolts and all sorts of nasties, so I'm thinking tiger seal is the best alternative.
No need to move seat belt bolts.... I have posted a link to you tube showing how to bolt one on.

The best this is to get an OEM one and use Rivnuts.....
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Cpt Jack Sparrow
No need to move seat belt bolts.... I have posted a link to you tube showing how to bolt one on.

The best this is to get an OEM one and use Rivnuts.....
I saw that video, fantastic had I not went for the carbon fibre single-piece affair lol
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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Can i ask why? It does not do anything, it looks totally ****e, devalues the car, ruins the paint trying to remove it and even the 14 year olds in the mcdonalds car park will laugh at you.
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Originally Posted by Soup
Stick it in the bin
well said
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Old Feb 15, 2016 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Soup
Stick it in the bin


Where it belongs
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 05:17 AM
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it will be fine with tiger seal mate
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by scoobygreg


Where it belongs
Spot on,
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Old Feb 16, 2016 | 11:09 AM
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As said, don't bother resell it on ebay then use the money and the money saved not buying tiger seal towards some uprated brake pads, one of the best mods you'll ever do.
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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Bluetack works best.
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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:03 AM
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.....don't forget the Lexus style rear lights too...

- Devalues the car
- Looks utterly sh1te
- No use as it's fake
- Ruins the paint
- More hassle than what it's worth

It's only good if it's genuine OEM, like a roof vent on various other models.

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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 03:28 PM
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Don't do it mate it's just a load off s--t and it will ad drag to the car don't look to good and you will just want it off well this is what I think but it's your car
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Take one vindaloo curry, add a packet of laxatives. The resulting mess that comes out of your backside will be the perfect adhesive, it will blend seamlessly with the fake roof vent
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Use 3M products dude..they have a product exactly for what you need

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...d-Air-Intakes/
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