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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Hey guys/gals.

Just letting you know that the guide for the roof vent had since been refreshed and now hosted on my own web page.

Anyone thinking of doing this may very well find this helpful.

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http://www.frayz-engineering.com/blog/?page_id=87

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 10:21 AM
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Love the page pal
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Awesome guide that mate, bet it took some ***** to cut the roof skin the 1st time you did it lol!
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:09 PM
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need to buy one of these now

where are you based frayz in case i want it fitting ?
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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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+1 need to get my self one and get you to fit it mate

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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need to buy one of these now

where are you based frayz in case i want it fitting ?
All details are on the web page guys, use the contact form or drop me a PM of you have any questions I can help with.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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Frayz not sure if you could shed some light on this but is there a flap to fit the hatch or will any newage fit?
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:26 PM
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No flap for the hatch to my knowledge. But I'm sure you could fit something with a little work.
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Frayz is a true gentlemen and a skilled worker,I had my roof vent fitted by him and the workmanship is second to none its one of my best exterior mods that i have had done.if like me you have not got the guts to cut into your pride and joy to fit one,frayz is the man for the job.A picture i hear you say,there you goName:  0d8d1246.jpg
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Must admit, quick scan of your old one and since then I've done a few - need a how to for the bonnet vent now
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Frayz not sure if you could shed some light on this but is there a flap to fit the hatch or will any newage fit?
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No flap for the hatch to my knowledge. But I'm sure you could fit something with a little work.
Prodriverules (Ryan) fitted one to Jura's bug wagon - not a straight fit but should be easy enough to measure up the flap from a saloon. If someone can fit one to an Evo it shouldn't be too difficult
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
No flap for the hatch to my knowledge. But I'm sure you could fit something with a little work.
Bugger that is a shame, well if you are up for a little project then may be there is a little something we could work out
Pm me your thoughts :-)
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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 09:16 PM
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Many thanks Adrian. Steve, drop me an email at frayz@frayz-engineering.com and I'm sure we can come up with something.


Jon, the one in the evo was a race car so didn't matter about fitment. I won't do it unless I can make it look OEM.
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Frayz will drop you a mail from work tomorrow as I'm on my mobile at the minute so it will be easier. Have a think about it as its something I "have" to get done, sort of obsessed about it
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Well if anyone can do it, I think we can make it happen
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Originally Posted by frayz
Well if anyone can do it, I think we can make it happen
I'm guessing we would need a "newage" flap? From a bugeye onwards?

Point me in the right direction and I will get one, been looking all over and can't find one any where.
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Yep newage flap required mate.
Best bet is to buy new from Japan parts. By time you find a second hand one an then get it painted it's just as easy to buy new and it's all perfect.
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With enough forward thinking and initiative anything can be made to look OEM and of course money if you want it done!
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Originally Posted by frayz
Yep newage flap required mate.
Best bet is to buy new from Japan parts. By time you find a second hand one an then get it painted it's just as easy to buy new and it's all perfect.
Ok Frayz will try and find it on there, that site does my head in always get nervous that its not going to be the correct part lol
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anyone in the north west to fit these ?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave-W-
anyone in the north west to fit these ?
I'd drive to see frayz mate regardless of how far it is as you'd want a propor job done by someone who's experienced if it involves cutting the roof

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Originally Posted by M2RTXbugeye
I'd drive to see frayz mate regardless of how far it is as you'd want a propor job done by someone who's experienced if it involves cutting the roof

Martin
going by the video frayz would be my 1st choice but maybe others in NW have done a few
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Well done Frayz
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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Many thanks for your kind comments guys. I pride myself on the highest attention to detail possible. I treat every car like my own so every one is a proper job.
If its not 100% right, it's 10000% wrong!

I genuinely love what I do and love seeing people's faces and comments when you give them their car complete with something that looks and feels like it was made that way.
I'm delighted to hear people recommend my work.

Thankyou again

Steve I'll help you out.

Newage roof vent kit part number on Japan parts is.
153-037-001

Just add your paint code

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Originally Posted by frayz
Many thanks for your kind comments guys. I pride myself on the highest attention to detail possible. I treat every car like my own so every one is a proper job.
If its not 100% right, it's 10000% wrong!

I genuinely love what I do and love seeing people's faces and comments when you give them their car complete with something that looks and feels like it was made that way.
I'm delighted to hear people recommend my work.

Thankyou again

Steve I'll help you out.

Newage roof vent kit part number on Japan parts is.
153-037-001

Just add your paint code
Frayz you're a gent, will get that ordered up in the week when I've been paid then will have to work out a time to come, have it fitted and try not to get in your way lol
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Frayz you're a gent, will get that ordered up in the week when I've been paid then will have to work out a time to come, have it fitted and try not to get in your way lol
it pretty painless heres the link to the page you need

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partsli...x=0&submit.y=0

theres a drop down menu for colour, be aware though you will get caught with customs charges.

2 weeks later and a fair few quid i got this

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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
it pretty painless heres the link to the page you need

http://www.japanparts.com/db/partsli...x=0&submit.y=0

theres a drop down menu for colour, be aware though you will get caught with customs charges.

2 weeks later and a fair few quid i got this

Cheers Tommy, appreciate it. Sorry what I meant was ordering parts for the hatch is a pain as they change the year earlier there than here and there is a cross over point and it can be for what we class the 08-10 but they class some stuff 10 onwards as it was released earlier of that makes sense. Although it means nothing on this part as its for any newage car.

Thnks though, out of curiosity what was the cost for the part and then how much did you have to pay for the importing duty and taxes etc, if you don't mind me asking
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
Cheers Tommy, appreciate it. Sorry what I meant was ordering parts for the hatch is a pain as they change the year earlier there than here and there is a cross over point and it can be for what we class the 08-10 but they class some stuff 10 onwards as it was released earlier of that makes sense. Although it means nothing on this part as its for any newage car.

Thnks though, out of curiosity what was the cost for the part and then how much did you have to pay for the importing duty and taxes etc, if you don't mind me asking
as it is in yen i paid by card and until i get the statement im not 100% sure due to exchange rates.
it was around £350 including delivery and the about £90 tax and delivery this end.

expensive but i wanted to make sure i had all the correct parts and no need for painting.
as im travelling to frayz for fitting i dont want any problems with missing screws,damaged seals etc so this was the best way and also i couldnt find one anywhere.

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Originally Posted by tubbytommy
as it is in yen i paid by card and until i get the statement im not 100% sure due to exchange rates.
it was around £350 including delivery and the about £90 tax and delivery this end.

expensive but i wanted to make sure i had all the correct parts and no need for painting.
as im travelling to frayz for fitting i dont want any problems with missing screws,damaged seals etc so this was the best way and also i couldnt find one anywhere.
No worries mate, agree though as at least everything should be in the box and go according to plan. Hens teeth over here as I've been liking for weeks. Only one I can find is of a classic ra and they want £250 and as you say then plus paint it won't be much in it at the end of the day.

Thanks for the input
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Originally Posted by stevie1982
No worries mate, agree though as at least everything should be in the box and go according to plan. Hens teeth over here as I've been liking for weeks. Only one I can find is of a classic ra and they want £250 and as you say then plus paint it won't be much in it at the end of the day.

Thanks for the input
i only saw the odd classic one when looking but another issue with painting is the new ones have a sticker on the underside which is the same colour as the roof lining so when closed no body colour is showing.

being a bit **** about these sort of things i didnt want to repaint one and lose this.


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