Roof Vent Idea!!
 

ok heres the situation i was keen on gettin a sunroof in my car but apparently due to there being a major support beam for the roof where the cut out needs to be, i can only install the most expensive top of the range hollandia 700 (which is nice, but more than what i am after).

Now i also like the idea of the roof vent like this one:

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My question is would it be possible to make a roof vent sort of like this:

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Its approximately 2-2.5 times the size of the original and has 2 locking latches.

Any opinions....input if this is even possible would be excellent....


Thanks

i dont see y u wouldnt be able to, its a similar process to the sunroof i guess. Wish i thought of doing that before i had the dummy roof vent installed on my car

Tino has done the wrc roof vent you've shown in the 1st photos.
i'm sure he'll be able to reply with some advice. if not, perhaps shoot him a pm (trainwrex)

thanks mate will do so!!!

Some pretty serious fabrication involved there man... you'd need to be pretty competant with bodywork and interior to pull it off. The other thing youd want to make sure is that the latches are secure enough to prevent it being a way ppl could break in, and that it was a good enough seal to stop water getting in, because it wont have anywhere to drain.
I'd just save and invest in the sunroof if you're keen, or go the WRC roof scoof FTW!

Why would you want a scoop/vent which it 2-2.5 bigger than the factory designed item?

It will create unnecessary drag, will pressurise the cabin when the windows are up and will let way too much air into the cabin.

bigger is better, i guess, if the idea i put forward isnt possible i will stick with the factory design no probs, just trying to add a custom touch!!!

[QUOTE=Chaddy] youd want to make sure is that the latches are secure enough to prevent it being a way ppl could break in![/QUOTE]

i don't know anyone that could fit through one of those hatches

oompa loompas.

Can get some awesome pop-up sunroofs, which are heaps smaller than an ordinary sunroof, yet bigger than a roof vent.

Easiest way to find one, is check out any wrecking hard. Should be able to find an awesome one, on any Gemini or Sandman panel van. Some of them have an eagle/hawk mural on them, or even the AC/DC logo if your lucky.