APR Carbon Fiber Hood Vents (STI)

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APR Carbon Fiber Hood Vents (STI)

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I wanted a vented hood... but I did not want to pay for a vented hood.... so what's the next best option?! Hood vents! In all seriousness the STI and WRX hoods are made from aluminum so they really don't weight much at all and for a fraction of the price of a full carbon hood I can still get the benefits from having one. I would say this is a level 6 difficulty if it had a scale. well not sure who's scale but ya know. They were not super fun to install and a little annoying but if it is something that your considering you have to COMMIT to cutting the hood do not back off or let off. CUT IT TO PIECES FOR ALL OF THE TIMES IT CUT YOU!
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@BlazeOn88 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Nice and evenly spaced. As a professional body tech, you did a damn good job. Only thing I would have done differently is put some 3m or SEM double sided tape on the vents between the bolts. That would help hold them flush and seal them a bit. Takes some 🍒 to just cut up a hood.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda wish I would have done so but gling to add either a bead of silicone or weather stripping to help. But did the best I could and enjoyed the ravage on the car taking an angle grinder to it 😅

@louisGauto 4 жыл бұрын

I've become addicted to cutting stuff off my car lol just take a look at mine lmao anyways good work keeping the light aluminum hood

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Its slightly terrifying and fun at the same time 😅 ill check it out!

@muasboi 4 жыл бұрын

Because of you, I cut my hood too. I got the Verus kit though, smaller vents but easier to cut. I told myself, if you can do it, I can do it 😂.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss!!!! Its not too bad to do 🔥😁

@caycebennett8667 3 жыл бұрын

I love these vents! Looks amazing! You could have shot cherry max rivets to avoid the access holes. You can add more fasteners to close the gaps (don’t cheap out on bits to prevent delam/splintering). I’d recommend titanium rivets since the graphite in carbon fiber is highly corrosive.

@gavinfullmer 4 жыл бұрын

You should try weather stripping for the gaps!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, between that and silicone ill see what the better option is!

@R3negad3BB01 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Can't go wrong with 3M Windo-weld, man

@fletch1604 4 жыл бұрын

From working as a roofer, whenever we would cut anything with an angle grinder we would paint the edges to stop them from rusting (the grinder burns the anti rust coating off) might be worth doing dude so your hood doesn't rust from the inside out!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

The aluminum shouldn't rust but the lsdy went through and touched up all the raw Al to make it look better so we have some paint on them. But appreciate you adding it in! 😁😁😁 not a bad tip!

@thedon9670 8 ай бұрын

You're a roofer and you think that aluminum rusts? 😅😅😅

@jkljkl218 4 жыл бұрын

Everytime I watch your vids, I get excited lmao. I cant wait for my new hood and front bumper to come in lol.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

What bumper did you get?! 👀🔥😁

@jkljkl218 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia Varis front bumper. I might sell it down the road and go full cf though.

@bruceholinight7978 4 жыл бұрын

Where I am in Canada a wrb hood is easy to find so I had no problem doing the same thing , it was harder than I thought but dropped my under hood temps a lot ! I love mine ......and yours ! Keep it coming !

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and the vents definitely help to make a difference 🔥😁

@godgivensti9745 4 жыл бұрын

Looks really good man!!! Hope all went well on the dyno.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And just now getting strapped down 😁😁😁

@godgivensti9745 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia send it bro at least as far as those injectors will let you go.

@minusmartin 4 жыл бұрын

cut my hood into pieces... THIS IS MY LAST RESORT

@tastylemonschris3415 4 жыл бұрын

i see what you did there...niceeeee!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 was waiting for this one

@cassiejvance7496 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia he Papa Roached me out b4 my fingers would txt lol. Nice one Bro

@newjerseydamo 4 жыл бұрын

Came here to say this.. was not disappointed that I wasn't first.

@switchinggears9389 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a big fan of vents but this looks really good. Good job man.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was a little off put by them at first but glad I did them 😁

@switchinggears9389 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia oh I'm curious. Sorry didn't watch your whole video but...your placement of the vents ...have you ran some water over your hood to see where water is going? Electronics hate water.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yup! All is good, thr air box protects the intake and the other side just runs onto the ground

@kgthegreatone943 4 жыл бұрын

You are a brave man for cutting your hood like that

@R1Armadill0 4 жыл бұрын

I cringed hard, but it turned out pretty nice!

@kgthegreatone943 4 жыл бұрын

@@R1Armadill0 agreed

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Lol best thing to do is just go for it! Worst time to second guess is right when cutting 😅

@WRXMAN-ms2mm 4 жыл бұрын

Takes Cahonas to cut your hood! Yours are bigger than mine 😆. Vents allows heat to escape which I am all for but can allow other stuff to come in, like rain, dust and snow. It’s like a rule 🤔! Trust you enjoy cleaning your engine bay more. Some vents have trays that can be installed to block off rain etc. Perhaps you may want to look into that plus some two sided tape to seal off the vents.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, in my mind its not much different than having the hood scoop. Both and reentry points into the engine but still need a little work with the vents to get them perfect 🔥

@uskeeze2131 3 жыл бұрын

How many subies do you own/have owned? I love the variety you make videos on.

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

Currently I own 2 the 6 swapped 17 STI and the 05. But I've had around 20 or so 🙏

@tommanning7337 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great!!! Nice job, this totally gave me anxiety 😂😂😂

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! And try cutting it, so much more anxiety 😅😅😅

@maverick2242 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, well done, looks good, I can see why you went that route, I couldn’t do that to mine. I know the cost of a carbon hood is not the cheapest option but here’s why I’d go that route. 1: You can remove it if you sell it and put back on the OEM hood for car sale. 2: And this is just theory and it may not be as big a difference, Heat soak! you are venting to release heat? wouldn’t a carbon (essentially plastic) vs an Alloy hood not retain heat as much eg metal heats up it takes a while to cool down, plastic dosent really hold heat the same way? This is my main reason if wanting to reduce heat soak while Id gone for a complete carbon hood, that’s my theory anyway. Love ya work and it’s still great to see someone cut shit up, that never gets old haha. keep up the awesome work dude, you deserve way more subs🔥🤙

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! Nd in theory it wouldn't retain as much heat but it also had the potential to keep it in because the carbon is not absorbing the heat. I would have to look deeper into thermal transfer to validate that hut in theory. And wanted to do something a little different as well, anyone can go buy a hood but IMO always more fun to make your own 🔥😁

@MrShadowWolf00 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking doing vent as well to reduce heat soaked

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth it 💪

@ndog1234765 Жыл бұрын

I've been debating adding these to my new to me 17 WRX. Underhood temps seem a little hawt for my liking. Just gotta work up the cojones to cut up my hood. Dont wanna wreck the purple wrap 😢

@saigoneze4465 4 жыл бұрын

Man you are building at a hectic rate ! Love it fam Edit:Looks amazing dude ! i agree the carbon hoods are expensive and like you said the stock hood isn't that heavy to begin with

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just love building! And the hood looks better than I had thought that it would!

@Kichizo_DJ 4 жыл бұрын

Nice looks beast! I have no patience for body work tbh I’m still prepping my fenders for paint.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Lol I don't blame you I have little patience for it, but the results are always worth it!

@justcamping 4 жыл бұрын

major kahunas for cutting the hood! good job though. turned out great.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I figured worst comes to worst can always get another 😅

@NuarStanger 4 жыл бұрын

It's weird how well the 2013-2014 coyote hood vents fit on a subie lol. Car looks great man.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! And I did not even realize the similarities between the vents until someone pointed it out 😅

@elbandidosti 4 жыл бұрын

How about when it rains? you are a mercenary bro! I still have my brand OEM hood, yours if you pay for shipment. Brass balls! lmao!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not worries about water, engine is pretty weather sealed. And appreciate the offer on the hood! Glong to stick with this one 😉 and sometimes just gotta do something. Little different! Lol

@joshuabetz3167 4 жыл бұрын

Don’t even own a forced induction Impreza. But DAYM, then cents look good!!!!! Reminds me of a viper!!!! Props for having them big swinging balls for cutting up the hood!!!! Has me thinking 🤔 of doing the same. Big risk= big reward

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

It's definitely worth it IMO, its something different that looks good and is functional. Just have to send it and cut into it 😁😁

@djteoulis1 2 жыл бұрын

i hope it doesnt rust in time. maby painting the cut edges

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Hoods aluminum 🙏

@LeonAzzollini 2 жыл бұрын

Hows that right hand side vent above your intake, sucks in some water? That's all I'm concerned about, water in the engine bay.

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

If you have an intake box I wouldent stress it, no issues so far 🔥

@MakoCrisisVII. 4 жыл бұрын

Gonna show my gf this video to convince her to help me with my car stuff. "see babe! Smeedia gf helps him!" lol but all seriousness really good video 🙌

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Do it! Always nice to be able to have the lady help! And thank you! 😁😁

@kuyabuilt 4 жыл бұрын

Like stated earlier I’d use some weather stripping between the hood and vents or even the same “gasket” material used between base plates and the trunk for spoilers. Also I’d use some touch up paint on the raw areas where you cut to prevent any type of corrosion on the hood even though it’s aluminum. Looks solid tho!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Going to use some type or weather stripping or adhesive to help with it, and the lady went through and put touch up on all exposed metal 😁😁

@michaeldraper8998 4 жыл бұрын

Measure twice, cut once. Dude no lie I was cringing at that first cut but they came out good!👍

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thanj you! Haha oh same as soon as i cut into it I was cringing also, but happy with the result!

@SigmaGuy1984 2 жыл бұрын

I think you did great job and they look awesome.👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny🔥💪

@robertmacdonald7060 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid!!! I was just thinking about how hot it gets under the hood. Thanks for sharing

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Anytime! Appreciate the feedback! And totally worth it!

@BlancoRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

Dude im stoked! And im happy to say that i am starting my 2015 wrx sti front end conversion to a 2018 wrx sti front end. Sourced a oem parts dealer that sells it for pretty cheep.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Lemme get that link because I want to do the same 😅😅

@BlancoRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia www.subaruwarehousedirect.com here ya go. Their based off of texas but i got the bumper; abd foglight bezels for $325 (including shipping)

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yessss, thank you! Beenj wanting to do this!!!

@BlancoRamirez 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia best of luck on the build!

@haydenn_yeung 4 жыл бұрын

It would have been nice if you added some weather stripping between the vents and the hood. Would help with the gapping issue and could help prevent too much water from seeping into the engine bay. Awesome video as always! :)

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Gling to add a bead of sealant or weather stripping in thr next few days 😁😁😁

@bad_puppy_6740 4 жыл бұрын

All matching with the rear wing and front spoiler lip thingy!!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta stay consistent 😁😁😁

@buckyluckyou 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good man. I seen below someone suggested weather stripping, or some 3M thin two sided tape for the tiny gaps. And just a thought, the rubber pieces you used on the air box. If you could find some of that you could edge the underside holes in the hood and clean it up a bit. Great vid, and just sending it like that, you got balls!!!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, I need to clean it up a little with a dremel but ill probably use some of that weather steippong on the inside of the vents 😁

@gdtbsr3370 4 жыл бұрын

looks good good luck on the dyno day

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Getting strapped down now 🔥

@ModestBoxBread 4 ай бұрын

How do you protect your engine from the rain with those air vents? Any suggestions? I just picked up the CW carbon fiber style hood for my WRX and I’m concerned with the rain? Should I be concerned?

@ralpheezy 4 жыл бұрын

get an impreza hood without a hood scoop and put like 3 vents in it. i'm just assuming it fits from the impreza that our sti's are based on.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

The VA chassis hood is different than the Impreza, but i totally would have if I could 🔥

@ralpheezy 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia oh no? It totally looks like the same dimensions. I always joked about putting on the impreza bumpers, fenders, hood, and head and tail lights so i could troll dudes.

@austinrivers7066 4 жыл бұрын

Looks good brother i can’t wait to do the same thing to my car. 👌

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Totally worth it! A little bit of a lain to do but I love them!

@REALMAURUZO 4 жыл бұрын

Wow you're fearless dude! Good job though

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just gotta get at it! And thank you! 😁😁😁

@dogdog4173 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't it be better to just save up for a Seibon carbon fiber hood that already has the vents ?

@pingkop5577 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good on the outside, Just don' t open the hood and expose the inside

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Big facts 😅

@KillianPwnzUrMom 4 жыл бұрын

Looks sick.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁😁😁

@joshuaperez7269 4 жыл бұрын

Turned out really good..

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. For never doing it before im happy with the results.

@joshuaperez7269 4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia .. dude 100 percent.. I’m debating about doing it myself just off your video

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

If you do it shoot me some pics!

@joshuaperez7269 4 жыл бұрын

Smeedia .. will do

@TheE3R 4 жыл бұрын

Ohh yeah, looking forward on doing this on Venom

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Worth it! 😁😁😁

@Ice_Silver_WRX 4 жыл бұрын

I love the carbon hood louver contrast against the OEM paint matched hood! I might have to do this on my WRX '17 ice silver metallic, non-STI though.. just looks so good. Any tips for cleaning up the under hood raw cuts?

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Use a dreamel if you can. The angle grinder worked, but was not precise enough 😅

@Aciecarter238 4 жыл бұрын

That looks great I dig the look. An aslong as the top side looks good all that matters. Not like it's a show car an your going to have the hood up all the time. Nice work with a angle grinder

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Was a little hard getting some precise cuts with that big wheel. But happy with the outcome 🔥😁

@dufenteurdesir7082 4 жыл бұрын

I did exactly the samething to my hood way before you did yours for the gaps you should of use double sided tape first & screws after still looking good tho 👍

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I pulled them back off when I wrapped my car and thats what i ended up doing, looks wayyy better 🔥😁 tried some weather strip and it looked weird at first lol

@justinturner4850 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I want to flare my STI so bad but I am terrified to cut my car. I’ve checked out these vents before too and it’s a good way to get the “chop anxiety” over with. Anyway, looks good bro.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

You just have to go all in and send it or it won't happen, I lromkse ots not too bad 🔥😁

@Brady379 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great man!!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁😁😁

@kablaam1000 4 жыл бұрын

You should try some double sided automotive tape. That might help with the gaps.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't be strong enough, the bolts fully tightened wouldn't pull it the rest if the way down. But happy with the results

@martinmalioat9236 4 жыл бұрын

Your engine bay is LOVE!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Spent wayyyy too much time in there 😅

@loganspaid2194 4 жыл бұрын

Looks amazing, awesome job

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Was a fun project to do 😁

@broadstfarm Жыл бұрын

Man could you not create a gasket to go under it, then us some black pop rivets to secure the vents? That way you didn’t have to drill big holes for the underside.

@Smeedia Жыл бұрын

You definitely could 🤝

@_J_U_S_T_I_N_ 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great dude!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Happy with the result!!!

@bradgreen987 4 жыл бұрын

Did you remove the hood liner previously? That's where people have the biggest problems; cutting through the liner but keeping rest. Nice team effort with the supervisor

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I removed it when I went FMIC and just gotta rip it off, quick like a band aid lol and couldn't have done it without her 😁

@JTSJCS160 4 жыл бұрын

I'm curious if you drive your STI in the rain? What will you do with the SF intake sitting under the vents?

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I have thr box that I just need to re install on the car 😁

@BrettCrowther 4 жыл бұрын

Brave man! Black bolts would look good on there.

@BrettCrowther 4 жыл бұрын

Should have read all the comments as someone already said it.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Wanting to swap to them here in the near future but glad it gets brought up 🙏😁

@micmac3318 4 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking of hood vents... maybe GC8 style. This will be helpful

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen some square ones from APR that look like the GC style a little more 🔥

@Kadorja Жыл бұрын

Have you noticed any IAT drops with the hood vents? I’m waiting on a turbo blanket to show up and I’m thinking about adding vents to lower the air pressure behind my FMIC and drop IATs a little.

@Smeedia Жыл бұрын

At first not too much, but with the verus hood scoop plate and the vents yes

@bighitmayfield646 4 жыл бұрын

Looks really clean. I've would of spent the 1200 but that's because if I wanted to sell the car I would still have value to it. Im keeping all original parts. Looks really good tho.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I scrap most of the OE parts, then again I have no intentions of selling the STI😅 but for someone else not a bad option to do!

@bighitmayfield646 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia I really don't want to sell the car and just make it a full sleeper but then again I would be avoiding the value. I'll probably give it till the 36k mile or 3 year warranty to be over to make my decision to full send the car.

@whagans1 4 жыл бұрын

Yooooo! That came out looking badass!! 🔥💯 Ouuuuuuu

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yassss, super happy with the outcome and for the price 😅

@whagans1 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia I couldn't agree more. That was a great choice 😁

@evlx14 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! No fear, send it!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Best thing to do is just send it!

@hozza9901 2 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely paying someone else to install those. I would make one wrong cut and ...oops no more hood.

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Lol I promise it's not too bad to do 🙏 but nothing wrong with that 🙌

@manny6an7 4 жыл бұрын

Are you worried about rain ? Or snow weather?? I live in SE WA and weather is the only thing holding me back ...and a lack a garage..lol

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not overly, the engine is pretty weather sealed so shouldn't have any issues. Plus we've already got massive holes in our hoods for the scoop lol

@karlpoglitsch1087 4 жыл бұрын

Full send! Great job!

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁😁😁

@ALLANG12 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is kinda old but Im planning on doing this mod on an fa wrx. Tanner do you know if I should be concerned about rain getting to my battery, maf, flex, or any other sensors? I’ve been hesitant due to this. Im from Nebraska so we get rain and a lot of snow.

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure you place the vents between the engine and frame rail so any water will drop down onto the splash gaurd. You should be fine if you do that 💪

@sk8mike_1 4 жыл бұрын

Almost 15k subs !

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Getting there! 😁😁😁

@DanielMartinez-vw6bs 2 жыл бұрын

Did you put the insulation panel back?

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

No 🙏

@jgailindo 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great 👍

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁😁😁

@bruceholinight7978 4 жыл бұрын

A thick bead of black silicone =good !

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Not a bad idea, going to end up doing that now 😅

@bruceholinight7978 4 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia I'll bet black silicone will become a main staple in you're garage ! It is in mine , it's extremely tough too !

@bambambino23 4 жыл бұрын

heat it and push the edges in so it bridges the gap

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

The CF wouldent shape, added some 3M tape to the bottom to cover panel gaps

@trevsmoove 4 жыл бұрын

How'd the dyno go today? Can't wait till ya drop those numbers. 🚗

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Went better than expected!! Just got home lmao

@jjohnnyqquest7900 3 жыл бұрын

You were supposed to CAULK it before installing the vents BRO 😎!!!

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

All the caulk! 😅

@jackthelin5175 4 жыл бұрын

Hope to see some lower temps now! Want too vent my hood too... Maby black bolts on the vents too make it look more clean? Kind of scared of water and rain but a thats just me

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I'll probably swap them all over to black hardware here soon, and the water should be alright I need to lut my intake box back in then everything should be all sealed up. And thank you! Hoping it helps!

@tubeyuber803 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great. I want them now 👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Snag a set! Totally worth it IMO!

@waynecarrick6553 4 жыл бұрын

Why! Go full CF hood! This looks so good but damn it would look way better full CF

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever got a full CF hood I would have it painted to look identical to this set up 😅 personally not a huge fan of full CF hoods. Definitely worth thr weight savings and heat extraction though!

@JaredLaverty 4 жыл бұрын

I could never

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

You can!!!! Lol just have to take your time

@JordiC-he4ox 10 ай бұрын

Are there any rain guards for these

@hatefunwrx 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that looks so good

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They came out better than I thought it would!

@Treverswain1 4 жыл бұрын

APR is life

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Yassssss 🔥

@xManstah 2 жыл бұрын

Any issues with rust and water leakage during rainy days since the install? Are raingauards the only solution?

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

No issues, the vents are placed so the water falls between the engine and frame rail 🙏

@OvernightCrew 2 жыл бұрын

I can't seem to find a video anywhere but how are these held in? riveted?

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

Screws 🤙

@Smeedia 2 жыл бұрын

They come with 10mm nuts and some Allen bolts

@OvernightCrew 2 жыл бұрын

@@Smeedia @Smeedia Shit thanks man, i almost bought a damn rivet tool. I got the RPG carbon ones so they didn't come with any mounting hardware

@joshuawheeler1743 3 жыл бұрын

Doing this exact thing on my S209 hood 😈 but kept my oem one I got a different oem from local. Literally buying those vents too, this made me pull the final trigger. 10/10. I’ll be doing a little custom paint on this hood too, why not?

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

Worth it! They look so good 🔥 definitely would suggest using a dremel rather than an angle grinder 😅

@joshuawheeler1743 Жыл бұрын

Waited 5 months they couldn’t fulfil order, got a 17 wrx limited n built it more, so re ordering these and doing it instead of 4k on a varus hood. Do you know if you need to use rain treys for this?

@joshuawheeler1743 Жыл бұрын

Sti

@stephencrisostomo766 3 жыл бұрын

Just wondering what kind of bolts can be used aside from the oem ones?

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

You could use any bolts, just need to drill your holes to thr appropriate size 🙏

@1massan 4 жыл бұрын

use a 60 pound double-sided tape to close the gap

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Need to pull the vents soon to clean up some bugs but will look into it 🔥😁 appreciate the tip!

@donaldgeorge6656 4 жыл бұрын

Looks great. you did a nice job. Did your hood have an interior cover?

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And it did I removed it a long time ago though

@daviddoan9447 4 жыл бұрын

I noticed you said Grimmspeed has a WRB spray can. Is there a place that sells Subaru paint cans? I am trying to get the Crystal Black one. Also, hood looks incredible! And also kudos to cutting the hood, I definitely can NV do it. Hahah

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

If you give some paint shops the color code they can make any paint into a spray paint can 😁😁😁

@xalexanderx7342 3 жыл бұрын

What about rain and washing the car 🚗??

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

The vents are placed so the water goes between the frame rain and engine 🙏

@pw85___ 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of doing this exact same thing about 2 years ago

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Worth it IMO! 😁

@ItsFlipsyOG 4 жыл бұрын

How many miles do you use your air filter on the Cobb sf before you change it ??

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

You can go a lot of miles, mine was just smashed a little bit 😅

@icxcnika555 4 жыл бұрын

Do they sell matching rain guards for these apr vents ?

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately no 😢

@TheE3R 4 жыл бұрын

Im wondering how firm the installation on the OLM S207 Rear bumper vents are?, only 3M tape used on the installation.

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen them and don't trust the use of only 3M adhesive to hold them on 😅

@elibruhim2102 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen any positive change in intake temperature dude?

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

Saw a decrease of around 4* on IATs under normal driving conditions

@josegaxiola8611 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for those exact hood vents and I can’t find them anywhere do you know where I could buy some the link in your description says it’s all out and I don’t want to buy other ones because I don’t want to get the wrong ones

@Smeedia 3 жыл бұрын

They've been out of stock since I've bought them 🙃 i think they're made to order now 😢

@tyleryo7602 4 жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on a carbon fiber driveshaft? Whats your experience on this mod? Ive read that there's no downside to it unless its from a financial standpoint

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Nsver personally used one, but from those I've talked to that have they have loved it. Definitely an expensive mod though

@jiez.77 4 жыл бұрын

This looks very promising

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Well worth it! 🙏😁

@edjariscondalor830 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of going this route. Did you end up making some kind of rain guard so the water doesn't go into the engine or are you just free balling it?

@Smeedia 4 жыл бұрын

Free balling 🙏 all the water drains between the engind and frame rails