Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 17:37:05 -0600
Reply-To: Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: rear air scoops on eBay
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here is a snip from eric posted on vwvortex about the intakes:
"he tub I used is made by " Plasgad " it's item #40-7002 dimensions are
27.5" x 19.75" x 6. their web site:
http://www.plasgad.com/html/medium_tub.htm
Price you ask? $4.98 !!
You can make 2 scoops out of 1 tub, I only made 1 scoop, I like the stealthy
look.
Basically, just trim the curved section to fit around the side grill. I used
a propane torch to gently heat the bottom corner as it's a tight fit. To
attach it, I drilled 2 holes on the top where the stock grill mounts, the 2
studs on the grill go through those. Then I used black wire ties to fasten
the bottom. You will have to drill 2 small holes in your grill (lower
blade). Even if you didn't like them, the holes are hidden anyways, because
you drill them on the back section.
Oops, almost forgot, you need to notch your scoop where the tab for the
grill screw goes.
Enjoy!
*Modified by Eric Didier at 3:51 PM 3-9-2004"*
On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 3:57 PM, Dave Yates <transparu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Folks,
> This is tantalising. I would dearly like scoops like this, but I am not
> quite sure what people are referring to: "cement mixing tub". Does anyone
> have a picture or link to one so I can see what's being talked about
> please?
> Downunder I haven't heard or seen of anything I can equate with the pics on
> the van, but I DO want a couple of scoops.
> Thanks
> Dave
> downunder
>
>
> 2008/6/5 Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com>:
>
> these seem to be made the way it is shown on several forums - pioneered by
>> a
>> guy who put a wrx sti engine in.
>> you can cut them out of an israeli made cement mixing tub, that ace
>> hardware
>> sells for about $10.
>> I bought the tub recently, and i can imagine it takes a couple tries until
>> you get them nicely.
>> there is no need for painting either.
>>
>> florian
>>
>> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Jake de Villiers <
>> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > When we were going to Wyoming at 106 in the shade I stuck some cardboard
>> > 'ears' in there and they worked a treat. I also propped open the oil
>> > checking door.
>> >
>> > It made a noticeable move on the temperature gauge.
>> >
>> > On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:44 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com
>> >
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> > > Um... didn't somebody make some just like this out of household heater
>> > vent
>> > > deflectors and spray paint? Not sure I remember exactly...
>> > >
>> > > Cya,
>> > > Robert
>> > >
>> > >
>> > > On 6/3/08, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > http://tinyurl.com/4xkl5z
>> > > >
>> > > > They look OK.
>> > > > I emailed the seller asking if they had more:
>> > > >
>> > > > "cant discuss details, but we are test marketing these in various
>> > > > venues.Depending on the outcome of this, more may be available."
>> > > >
>> > > > whoa, top secret stuff going on in the Vanagon after market parts
>> > world.
>> > > >
>> > > > My reply was:
>> > > > OK, make sure to lay up a few in real carbon fiber and I'll buy
>> them.
>> > > >
>> > > > df
>> > > >
>> > >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Jake
>> > 1984 Vanagon GL
>> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
>> > Crescent Beach, BC
>> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
>> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>> >
>>
>
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