WRB painting - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

bxracer69 · 2006-02-07, 08:40 PM

Ok, Ive got some cash comming back from the school and I'm getting a roof scoop.The only thing is that I need it painted. It isnt that big and I know if I took it to a body shop they would charge me a fortune. Any idea of where to go?

sperry · 2006-02-07, 08:57 PM

You can't afford goggles for your job, right? Perhaps the cost of painting a roof scoop shouldn't be a big concern... knowwhatimean?

sp00ln · 2006-02-07, 09:18 PM

Please dont get a roof scoop...

MattR · 2006-02-07, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Please dont get a roof scoop...

Agreed....They look pretty stupid on a street car. Plus you have to cut a whole in your roof to make it functional, and that will be really expensive to do it properly. (Please tell me you are going to make it functional at least).

I'm not trying to be a dick, but you always complain about having no money for tires, no money for goggles, etc...and you're going to spend it on a roof scoop? I don't get it, but whatever.

bxracer69 · 2006-02-07, 11:47 PM

my job starts at the begining of april after I get back from my tour, I'm working on getting a contract with dragon optics right now, and if it comes down to it I will have enough cash to get another set of goggles to last the rest of this season. As for tires, Gramps hooked me up for X-mas, and cory put them on for me (thanks again man).

As for the roof scoop, primitive rally has it for $190. And YES it will be functional. By the end of summer, the car will once again have a WRC graphics kit on it and I think the roof scoop would be a great asset.

sp00ln · 2006-02-08, 12:40 AM

please dont... you dont drive a rally car

Sorry to dis your style but...

well, if you rally the bitch then I'll give you two thumbs up! But until then...

JonnydaJibba · 2006-02-08, 08:19 AM

There are places that won't rape you, if you do decide to get it and stuff. Only thing I could recommend is shop around.

khail19 · 2006-02-08, 08:29 AM

I'm not afraid of breaking out the Sawzall/Dremel on my car, I've already cut holes in my fenders (sidemarkers) and hood (scoop), but I would never dream of cutting a hole in my roof for a scoop. I don't see what the point is unless you are removing your A/C and going full blown rally car. Then you've got leaks to worry about and if you ever sell the car not too many people will want a hole in the roof. Just a bad idea if you ask me. But it's your car, just make sure whoever does it knows what they are doing. As far as paint goes, any decent body shop should be able to color match WRB. I had my body kit done by a guy at Lithia, he did it on the side without going through the shop. That was back when I knew the body shop manager though, different guy now.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-02-08, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by khail19

Then you've got leaks to worry about and if you ever sell the car not too many people will want a hole in the roof.

Agreed, that is really a terrible idea for a street car. You're going to destroy any remaining financial value of the car if you cut a big hole in the roof.

sonicsuby · 2006-02-08, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bxracer69

As for the roof scoop, primitive rally has it for $190. And YES it will be functional. By the end of summer, the car will once again have a WRC graphics kit on it and I think the roof scoop would be a great asset.

Big WRC vinyl kits and a roof scoop on a street car is retarded. If you're not racing in the WRC for Subaru, don't put that shit on your car.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-08, 11:39 AM

Bah. If you want to do it, do it. There are relatively few Imprezas running around with SWRT decals on 'em, so I always enjoy seeing one. It's just fun.

As far as the roof scoop goes, I know I'd love to have one of the pop-up low profile scoops like the Spec C. I think it'd be handy. Certainly no more pointless than a moonroof.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-02-08, 11:42 AM

Seems people in the UK and Japan love the WRC graphics, I think it looks sick, although I would never do it, it's cool to see I think.

JC · 2006-02-08, 08:11 PM

Get a Spec C one, they are sweet. Painting shouldn't cost too much.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=roof+scoop

bxracer69 · 2006-02-08, 08:17 PM

im gonna get the one from primitive rally.

bxracer69 · 2006-02-08, 08:17 PM

not gonna get it until may at the earliest though

sp00ln · 2006-02-08, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

Get a Spec C one, they are sweet. Painting shouldn't cost too much.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=roof+scoop

Thats a buckin sweet garage!

sperry · 2006-02-09, 12:23 AM

If you're removing the A/C in your race car, I can understand thinking about a Spec-C vent... but I'd never consider an expensive scoop on my street car.

cody · 2006-02-09, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sp00ln

Thats a buckin sweet garage!

Hot lookin' car too.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-09, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

If you're removing the A/C in your race car, I can understand thinking about a Spec-C vent... but I'd never consider an expensive scoop on my street car.

I like the idea of having one on a street car because I like to use the AC as little as possible. It'd be awesome to be able to just pop the roof vent rather than have to listen to my wife moan about having the windows down throughout most of the year.

The price is definitely a deterrent, though.

bxracer69 · 2006-02-09, 10:37 AM

exactly, im all about having the fresh air comming through the car. last year I turned the A/C on once. The price for the spec-C vent is too much and that is why i want to go with the primitive version.

sperry · 2006-02-09, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bxracer69

exactly, im all about having the fresh air comming through the car. last year I turned the A/C on once. The price for the spec-C vent is too much and that is why i want to go with the primitive version.

You realize that the primitive roof scoop goes *over* the Spec-C vent right?

bemani · 2006-02-09, 10:48 AM

Nah, just leave it open all the time.

M3n2c3 · 2006-02-09, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You realize that the primitive roof scoop goes *over* the Spec-C vent right?

Yeah, you still have to get a vent - the scoop is just a cover that's supposed to improve the airflow direction.

Unless you just want an open hole, and that could get kinda cold in the winter.

bxracer69 · 2006-02-09, 12:38 PM

They have the vent/scoop combo for $180. http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/body.htm

scroll about half way down

bruspeed · 2006-02-09, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

You realize that the primitive roof scoop goes *over* the Spec-C vent right?

His $190 price quote includes the vent and the scoop.

2006-02-07, 08:40 PM	#1
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	WRB painting Ok, Ive got some cash comming back from the school and I'm getting a roof scoop.The only thing is that I need it painted. It isnt that big and I know if I took it to a body shop they would charge me a fortune. Any idea of where to go? __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-02-07, 08:57 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	You can't afford goggles for your job, right? Perhaps the cost of painting a roof scoop shouldn't be a big concern... knowwhatimean? __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-02-07, 09:18 PM	#3
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	Please dont get a roof scoop... __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-02-07, 11:47 PM	#5
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	my job starts at the begining of april after I get back from my tour, I'm working on getting a contract with dragon optics right now, and if it comes down to it I will have enough cash to get another set of goggles to last the rest of this season. As for tires, Gramps hooked me up for X-mas, and cory put them on for me (thanks again man). As for the roof scoop, primitive rally has it for $190. And YES it will be functional. By the end of summer, the car will once again have a WRC graphics kit on it and I think the roof scoop would be a great asset. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-02-08, 12:40 AM	#6
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	please dont... you dont drive a rally car Sorry to dis your style but... well, if you rally the bitch then I'll give you two thumbs up! But until then... __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-02-08, 08:19 AM	#7
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	There are places that won't rape you, if you do decide to get it and stuff. Only thing I could recommend is shop around. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-02-08, 08:29 AM	#8
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	I'm not afraid of breaking out the Sawzall/Dremel on my car, I've already cut holes in my fenders (sidemarkers) and hood (scoop), but I would never dream of cutting a hole in my roof for a scoop. I don't see what the point is unless you are removing your A/C and going full blown rally car. Then you've got leaks to worry about and if you ever sell the car not too many people will want a hole in the roof. Just a bad idea if you ask me. But it's your car, just make sure whoever does it knows what they are doing. As far as paint goes, any decent body shop should be able to color match WRB. I had my body kit done by a guy at Lithia, he did it on the side without going through the shop. That was back when I knew the body shop manager though, different guy now.

2006-02-08, 11:39 AM	#11
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Bah. If you want to do it, do it. There are relatively few Imprezas running around with SWRT decals on 'em, so I always enjoy seeing one. It's just fun. As far as the roof scoop goes, I know I'd love to have one of the pop-up low profile scoops like the Spec C. I think it'd be handy. Certainly no more pointless than a moonroof. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential Last edited by M3n2c3; 2006-02-08 at 11:41 AM.

2006-02-08, 11:42 AM	#12
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Seems people in the UK and Japan love the WRC graphics, I think it looks sick, although I would never do it, it's cool to see I think. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-02-08, 08:11 PM	#13
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Get a Spec C one, they are sweet. Painting shouldn't cost too much. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ght=roof+scoop __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2006-02-08, 08:17 PM	#14
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	im gonna get the one from primitive rally. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-02-09, 12:23 AM	#17
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	If you're removing the A/C in your race car, I can understand thinking about a Spec-C vent... but I'd never consider an expensive scoop on my street car. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-02-09, 10:37 AM	#20
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	exactly, im all about having the fresh air comming through the car. last year I turned the A/C on once. The price for the spec-C vent is too much and that is why i want to go with the primitive version. __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-02-09, 10:48 AM	#22
bemani EJ22 Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 160 Car: 05 LGT 02 WRX Class: SM	Nah, just leave it open all the time.

2006-02-09, 12:38 PM	#24
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	They have the vent/scoop combo for $180. http://www.writerguy.com/primitive/body.htm scroll about half way down __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

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