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knucklesplitter 2007-02-19 07:54 AM

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...

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http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/7193/1002049an6.jpg

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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? :P

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 (Post 91371)
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 (Post 91372)
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. :P

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. :lol:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklesplitter (Post 92074)

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 (Post 91367)
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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean (Post 92082)
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....:lol:

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.:rolleyes:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice (Post 92538)
^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:(


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