Does anyone know where you can get an ARC style reverse scoop in the UK/Europe? Looking at getting one but the import/shipping from the states in stupid!

Many thanks in advance guys and gals.

 

Was it through rallysport direct you got quote?
Quite a big debate over the pond on this type of reverse as it also has a forward cold air vent .... Not 2 sure myself on the looks dep
Then again ... It's diff

 

Yeah I think so and Rawrcarbon (I think) but the $500 one was a real ARC one though private sale which I thought was a bit much lol. My plan is to run ducting and using CFD software work out the best way to cool the turbo (guess what I did at uni lol).
I like the 'different' look. As far as I can find there has only ever been one sold in the UK and It went back to the states :-(...

 

Motorbike radiator fans work well
Either mount to underside of bonnet or attach to bulkhead

Regards

 

Someone makes these on here don't they?

 

Not this type ROB
Don't think so anyway

 

 

No Ben at Carben Fibre Creations was looking at making a batch of them but there just wasn't enough interest. Spoke via email yesterday top bloke even tried to point me in the right direction to get one.

I'm even trying to find one though a couple of US 'Subie' forums lol

 

Cheeky Bump for Info

 

Jst bite the bullet & pay the $ if you want 1 that much

 

Cant even find somewhere that has them in stock, or are willing to ship to the UK.

 

Japan parts?

If you email. Them they will try and locate one for you if it doesn't show on the system

Steve

 

Cheers Steve,

Sent a request to them lets see if they come up trumps.

Mark

 

I'm not into aftermarket bodywork at all, however this I like because its purposeful

Joe

 

Japan Parts just got back to me (really good service) they cant source one :-(

 

I'm not sure that scoop works well at all.

I think it ends up too close to the high pressure zone close to the wind screen to be effective.

I'd need some solid before/after temperature data before running one personally.

 

I'm currently not running an undertray so the low pressure in the transmission tunnel will draw air though the forward facing RH scoop and cool the turbo (thats the idea anyways). Ran it though a CFD simulation (solid works) the other month, and it 'works' really well. Got raisers at the mo which are dealing with my heat soak issues but need more cooling to the rear RH of the engine bay.

 

Good stuff

I've been playing a little with open cfd, but it's a huge pain to use (I just about manage to run the open box simulations )

Is the solid works solver easier to use?

By easy to use, I mean can I just use a dwg (or whatever the solid works equivalent is), set some wind speed parameters and off I go, or is it still as complicated as compiling solvers, converting drawings to text format, viewing results in different viewers etc?

 

If they cannot source one why not try newer a imports they also source parts.

Failing that what you gonna do

 

Henrik:

I use both Pro E and Solidworks for CFD (built in packages) and Solidworks is good for basic visual representation etc whereas Pro E is good to elaborate but takes a little longer to compile etc. Both you can use the drawings and insert directly etc. The joys of cracked software ;-)

Joe:
I have contacted a manufacturer in the states, who it looks like have them (fingers crossed because this is the only one I could find). Failing this I will probably make one myself out of fibreglass, what's the worst that can happen lol. If they can send them to the UK I will get mine and then promote them etc, getting quite a bit of interest in them now tbh.

 

Right guys the proof will be in the pudding!! I've found one and it's being shipped from the states :-) now just to find some cheap temp probes to give results, if anyone has any ideas?

 

No luck with the company in the states that said they could get one. FFS!!!

Any ideas guys getting desperate now?!?!?!?! ha ha ha

 

Well , the only suggestion I can conclude is they must not be very good ( be it ) quality wise or product testing .
If you can't find 1 in the good ol USA then they certainly didnt catch on & sell well ...

I still applaude you for trying tho

 

Cheers mate, they are really popular in the US but never come up for sale MattyBR had one for sale a while back but he sold it for £40 back to the US. I am kicking myself for not buying it...

Any other ideas?

 

If they are so popular someone will be selling 1
Post up on the forums , contact with ARC would be a good starting point .

Good luck

 

Are ARC still trading? I heard a rumour that they have seised, and I cant find there main website etc?
They were only really popular in the states but are like rocking horse poo to get hold of second hand.

Cheers for your help dude.

 

Make one?

It can't be that difficult, or make a mould from wood and get plenty made

 

Hi there

Have look on this

http://www.importimageracing.com/raw...ubaru-wrx.html

I would say,for shipping you shouldn't pay more than $100,import charges,really depends on the company,but usually companies are OK with declaring the lower value than actually is it,please speak with Importracing

My brother flying almost every 3 weeks to USA,I can ask him,if he can bring you this ARC style reverse scoop

Thanks,Jura

 

Morning Jura,

I originally ordered one though IIR (Joshua) but it seems that Rawr Parts have gone out of business. Long story short I payed Import Image Racing and they placed the order with Rawr Parts but it never arrived. IIR have been brilliant tho and offered me a full refund etc.

The only other company that I managed to find was rally sport and they cant source any.

Thanks for the offer tho mate, really appreciate it.
Cant wait for your new weapon, and loving the oil cap and rad diffuser you gave me


Rob - Think this is the next plan of action tbh, cannot believe that no one wants my money ha ha

 

Hi Mark

Oh that's not good with RAWR Parts they're went out of business,I will have look on few other forums and will speak with my few friends in US if they can help you with this

Please have look on those links

http://rpmware.com/catalog/group/51578

http://www.prostreetonline.com/pnsku/arc-aedcbgd006.asp

http://autoplicity.com/products/4409...ood_scoop.aspx

And about the new weapon,hopefully once will be one again build and for now is nice to have Civic Type R which running Syvecs S6GP and 382bhp with full traction control

Glad you like it Mark

I will contact my friends in US and let you know over here or via FB

Thanks,Jura