The new "KS Tech" Hood Vent scoop delete... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

knucklesplitter · 2007-02-19, 07:54 AM

I finally got around to revising my hood vent. The fit is better, it is now flush with the hood, and the opening is a little bigger. I still need something to pull the front corners down, but I'm working on it...

MPREZIV · 2007-02-19, 07:58 AM

Looks pretty clean dude! You ever get the GC/GDA ones fabbed up, or just been spending all your time on your own car?

knucklesplitter · 2007-02-19, 08:06 AM

I wish I had more time, Cory. I'd have one for every model year by now if I didn't have kids and an inconsiderate day job. You should see my mailing list of people interested in these after all I did was post some pics on NASIOC. I think I will do the 06/07 next, then the 01-03, then the GC/CDA.

I've also been working on some many other "KS Tech" products. Some cool stuff coming out in next few months.

tysonK · 2007-02-19, 08:06 AM

You could make an evo one!

MPREZIV · 2007-02-19, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

I wish I had more time, Cory. I'd have one for every model year by now if I didn't have kids and an inconsiderate day job. You should see my mailing list of people interested in these after all I did was post some pics on NASIOC. I think I will do the 06/07 next, then the 01-03, then the GC/CDA.

I've also been working on some many other "KS Tech" products. Some cool stuff coming out in next few months.

That whole "no time" thing, I completely understand dude! I knew you said you had a TON of people looking for these things! Just curious if you had gotten to the others! Good work man!

knucklesplitter · 2007-02-19, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tysonK

You could make an evo one!

I think another company is already on that. I can't think of the name... it's something like Dee Essem or whatever.

You know, actually the Grillcraft mesh would look pretty good in the EVO vent. Hmmm...

cody · 2007-02-19, 08:55 AM

You made that? It looks good. The mesh matches the mesh in my grill.

M3n2c3 · 2007-02-19, 10:12 AM

That's purty. Makes me wish I had a scoop to delete.

tysonK · 2007-02-19, 12:58 PM

I'm just kidding, they come with them stock. well pretty much at least.

I'd of course rather have a custom one.

Libila · 2007-02-20, 01:52 AM

That looks great!

JonnydaJibba · 2007-02-28, 11:14 AM

Nice. Is it possible you could let us know when if/when you make more before the NAZIocs? Ya know, cuz we're way cooler and stuff.

wrxkidid · 2007-02-28, 09:14 PM

yea let us know. does it change the efficiency of the ic at all?

i lied i spy fmic pipes.

knucklesplitter · 2007-03-01, 08:26 AM

Definitely for front-mount IC's only...

20 04/05 bezel frames have been ordered from a local machine shop. Grillcraft mesh is at the waterjet cutter. Gotta line up a powder coater. Pricing is not finalized yet, but it is around $200 (plus tax unfortunately for Nevadans).

See, Mr. Jonathon D. Jibber - Esquire... you heard it here first.

ScottyS · 2007-03-01, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

See, Mr. Jonathon D. Jibber - Esquire... you heard it here first.

Haw.

JonnydaJibba · 2007-03-01, 09:02 AM

Jonathan. =)

BTW it looks great on your car. Combined with that (s20-something right?) wing, you have a very sleepy STi.

Dean · 2007-03-01, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by knucklesplitter

I still need something to pull the front corners down, but I'm working on it...

Did you get the corners sucked down? I think a precision light smack with a rubber mallet should shape them beautifully.

knucklesplitter · 2007-03-01, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean

Did you get the corners sucked down? I think a precision light smack with a rubber mallet should shape them beautifully.

I <heart> preskishon mallets!

No, I added extra studs to the front corners to pull them flush. Looks like Subaru may have had fasteners there at one point, since there was a nice clearance in the underside sheetmetal for them.

The spoiler is the Subaru-brand "Euro spoiler", only available in Europe. I've never seen another US Subie in person that had one and only one on the Intarwebs. I looked into importing them, but it would be expensive.

chrscott_01 · 2007-03-01, 05:33 PM

Very nice. Any closer to covering up those butt-ugly license plate holes in the front of my car for me? Haha

> Hey, The Powder Man off Marietta? (775.359.2480) does good work at a pretty good price.

MattR · 2007-03-01, 09:59 PM

I knew a guy who went by the nickname "Powder Man" once....

Anyway.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-03-02, 09:35 AM

remember to cut it with baking soda not baking powder...otherwise they'll have muffins growning out of their nose...

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-03-02, 09:38 AM

Back on topic, I think that looks awesome, do you have pics of it now that you got the front corners sucked down?

knucklesplitter · 2007-03-05, 07:59 AM

The frame is out for paint. "Out for paint" meaning out in my garage being primed and painted. I'll post s'more pics when it is done. Maybe I'll even bring it to a meet is I can ever get these new huge-ass injectors to run decently... in all my spare time.

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-03-05, 08:31 AM

^I personally think that it looks awesome unpainted. Like a brushed look.

knucklesplitter · 2007-03-05, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

^I personally think that it looks awesome unpainted. Like a brushed look.

Yeah, in some ways I do too, but I need a painted one for pics and to see how it looks. If I don't like it I have almost 20 others now I can switch back to.

BTW... I will probably be painting a few of these in WRB, powder-coat black, and/or Aspen white. Anybody want to do a photoshoot with one on your car?

100_Percent_Juice · 2007-03-05, 10:21 AM

If you did a PSM I would do one for you. But then I guess you already have your car for that

2007-02-19, 07:54 AM	#1
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	The new "KS Tech" Hood Vent scoop delete... I finally got around to revising my hood vent. The fit is better, it is now flush with the hood, and the opening is a little bigger. I still need something to pull the front corners down, but I'm working on it...

2007-02-19, 07:58 AM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Looks pretty clean dude! You ever get the GC/GDA ones fabbed up, or just been spending all your time on your own car? __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2007-02-19, 08:06 AM	#4
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	You could make an evo one! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-19, 10:12 AM	#8
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."	That's purty. Makes me wish I had a scoop to delete. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2007-02-19, 12:58 PM	#9
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	I'm just kidding, they come with them stock. well pretty much at least. I'd of course rather have a custom one. __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2007-02-19, 08:55 AM	#7
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	You made that? It looks good. The mesh matches the mesh in my grill.

2007-02-20, 01:52 AM	#10
Libila EJ205 Real Name: Tim Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,384 Car: '94 L	That looks great!

2007-02-28, 11:14 AM	#11
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Nice. Is it possible you could let us know when if/when you make more before the NAZIocs? Ya know, cuz we're way cooler and stuff. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-02-28, 09:14 PM	#12
wrxkidid EJ205 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Incline Village, NV Posts: 1,232 Car: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd. 5.7l Class: None :/ Cory, just put a 4g63 in it.	yea let us know. does it change the efficiency of the ic at all? i lied i spy fmic pipes. __________________ Mosey down the road.

2007-03-01, 08:26 AM	#13
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	Definitely for front-mount IC's only... 20 04/05 bezel frames have been ordered from a local machine shop. Grillcraft mesh is at the waterjet cutter. Gotta line up a powder coater. Pricing is not finalized yet, but it is around $200 (plus tax unfortunately for Nevadans). See, Mr. Jonathon D. Jibber - Esquire... you heard it here first.

2007-03-01, 09:02 AM	#15
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Jonathan. =) BTW it looks great on your car. Combined with that (s20-something right?) wing, you have a very sleepy STi. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-03-01, 05:33 PM	#18
chrscott_01 EJ18 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 35 Car: 2007 Sub WRX TR Class: None....yet. So I walk into a bar....	Very nice. Any closer to covering up those butt-ugly license plate holes in the front of my car for me? Haha> Hey, The Powder Man off Marietta? (775.359.2480) does good work at a pretty good price.

2007-03-01, 09:59 PM	#19
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I knew a guy who went by the nickname "Powder Man" once.... Anyway. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2007-03-02, 09:35 AM	#20
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	remember to cut it with baking soda not baking powder...otherwise they'll have muffins growning out of their nose... __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-03-02, 09:38 AM	#21
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Back on topic, I think that looks awesome, do you have pics of it now that you got the front corners sucked down? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-03-05, 07:59 AM	#22
knucklesplitter EJ205 Real Name: Matt Taylor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cousin-Fck, Carolina Posts: 1,475 Wish in one hand and sht in the other...	The frame is out for paint. "Out for paint" meaning out in my garage being primed and painted. I'll post s'more pics when it is done. Maybe I'll even bring it to a meet is I can ever get these new huge-ass injectors to run decently... in all my spare time.

2007-03-05, 08:31 AM	#23
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	^I personally think that it looks awesome unpainted. Like a brushed look. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2007-03-05, 10:21 AM	#25
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	If you did a PSM I would do one for you. But then I guess you already have your car for that __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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