Subru 877 Posted January 30, 2018 Anyone know if the roof area where the roof vent goes is the same as the Sedan? Just wanna know if the V7 Sti RA Roof vent kit will bolt directly up to a wagon roof. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pappu1 291 Posted January 30, 2018 exactly the same place bro .. will be a cool wagon mod all right!!! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chulozumo 310 Posted January 30, 2018 You have map lights, yes? Assuming you do those will have to be removed. Then there is a bracket the lights bolt too which is spot welded to the roof vent bracket underneath (GC/GF all have thato bracket stock), assuming the 7 wagon does as well. That will need to be carefully drilled off the roof to break the spot welds, you will then be able to bolt everything in easily, assuming you have all the parts. You will have to drop the roof lining down in order to see if the bracket is actually under the map lights and obviously cutting and drilling holes in the roof for mounting etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4G63B8 153 Posted January 30, 2018 @Batbaruman got this done in his sedan, he would be able to give you all the tips and tricks that was needed to get the job done...looks super cool! will be wicked to see this on a wagon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted January 30, 2018 22 hours ago, chulozumo said: You have map lights, yes? Assuming you do those will have to be removed. Then there is a bracket the lights bolt too which is spot welded to the roof vent bracket underneath (GC/GF all have thato bracket stock), assuming the 7 wagon does as well. That will need to be carefully drilled off the roof to break the spot welds, you will then be able to bolt everything in easily, assuming you have all the parts. You will have to drop the roof lining down in order to see if the bracket is actually under the map lights and obviously cutting and drilling holes in the roof for mounting etc Pretty sure I have map lights. When everything arrives (hopefully this week) ill drop the roof lining to see whats going on. I hope all the bolts and things come with it. Its second hand and ill give everything a repaint just to freshen it up. Also get the main part painted blue (currently white) professionally. Shouldn't cost too much for that. @4G63B8 Yeah, I tried to find another Wagon with it but couldnt find much. In the US I dont think they have Sti Wagons so they stick with Sedans. @Batbaruman Any tips? Tempted to do a write up or video on installing it on the wagon if I have time. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted February 3, 2018 Removed roof lining and the Map light bracket (drilled spot welds) and it looks like its all gonna fit. Gonna install next weekend probably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted February 5, 2018 Finished installing roof vent but still need to paint blue. Other than being second hand and a bit old it works very well at pulling air in as my cars air conditioning goes down to 20 degrees and does nothing to cool the car down when its 30 degrees outside. This works very well with low noise, very happy with that. Also looks mint Here are some pics and yes it hurt cutting holes in it... 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calebwrx 198 Posted February 5, 2018 6 minutes ago, Subru said: Here are some pics and yes it hurt cutting holes in it... you are a braver man than I 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted February 5, 2018 Just now, calebwrx said: you are a braver man than I I let my mate do most of the cutting... He made me do the first cut tho. Was so scary... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inked 699 Posted February 5, 2018 awesome! can I buy a kit anywhere or do you have to grab them when they pop up on trademe etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willisnz 444 Posted February 5, 2018 59 minutes ago, Subru said: does nothing to cool the car down when its 30 degrees outside Are you sure you don't just need your A/C re-filled? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted February 5, 2018 42 minutes ago, Inked said: awesome! can I buy a kit anywhere or do you have to grab them when they pop up on trademe etc. I was very lucky and got it off trademe for $100, snapped it up shortly after it was listed. You can buy a new kit from japan but costs 700ish total. Its the only V7 one I have seen on trademe since the 5 months I have been watching new listings. They do pop up on FB but still not often. Just now, willisnz said: Are you sure you don't just need your A/C re-filled? idk maybe. When its on 20 degrees (lowest temperature) and on full fan it does nothing in terms of making it colder, sounds like a 747 taking off tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boon 1,509 Posted February 5, 2018 $100 is a steal, I had a GC8 one that sold in about 3 minutes for $400. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subru 877 Posted February 5, 2018 9 minutes ago, boon said: $100 is a steal, I had a GC8 one that sold in about 3 minutes for $400. Yeah definitely, pretty hard to get. Painted it myself just tonight, primer, base coat and clear. Gonna remove the orange peel tomorrow and it will look new Came out minter than I expected 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batbaruman 1,633 Posted February 18, 2018 On 1/31/2018 at 11:11 AM, Subru said: @Batbaruman Any tips? sorry bro missed the tag, only recently got back from 3 weeks away in Bali to be honest i'd have had no advice/tips anyway since Ajay at @Subirex Automotive did my install and I sourced my billet latch for it from @Dairusire Looks like you done an awesome job on the install though. don't you love how efficient/effective these are? make minimal noise as well and as long as the car is moving it's an amazing supply of cool air. i still suffer in traffic though with no a/c 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
