JonMc

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I'm looking at fitting a functional Spec-C style roof vent on my bug but finding it difficult to track down a newage one

Anyone know if there is much difference between the newage and classic roof-vent kits

RA Dunk

AFAIK they are both the same.

try asking on the type RA forum they could give you a yes or no though.

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Cheers, just registered so I'll ask.

Maybe I'll save myself the effort and by an RA

B4D HK

iTrader: (15)

the interior is different, do not buy a classic kit if you have a newage

fmp

iTrader: (7)

http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=77&submit.y=4

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Ouch £322, plus shipping tax etc

Thanks for the link, it's a last resort

fmp

iTrader: (7)

thats where i got mine from, which i am finally going to fit in the next week or so, but i seem to remember paying alot less!

Might be worth noting the part numbers and see if your local dealer can order them in, as they might be cheaper.

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

The pound is weaker than the school wimp at the moment so importing is a

They used to be about £100 or so quid less

Anger

iTrader: (4)

As said all the fixings are different from a classic to newage.... ive fitted both

Tom87

iTrader: (2)

I fitted one to my Bugeye last weekend, got the kit second hand from eBay for £200 from a breakers, I had to respray it 01G Silver. They seem to come up only once in a blue moon second hand so I just bought it! They seem to have rocketed in price direct from Japan, plus they only supply them in black, white and blue so I'd have to respray it anyway!

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Mine is DBM, and it's the only colour I've not seen listed, but I'm thinking about a full respray anyway so may carbon wrap it in the interim

frayz

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Ive fitted loads and theyre a different kit and a different shape.
Japanparts.com is your best bet.

All the kits i have fitted have come from there. Get what you pay for im afraid mate. Could also try jap performace, they break JDM models and often have SH vent kits.

Frayz

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

Jap performance have loads of classic ones in but no newage. £400+, combined with my other plans, is too much so I'll just have to wait for one to come up second hand rather than buy a new new

willwillard

What does the roof scoop actually do is it really worth getting? ive always wanted to know.

Casters450

As above, classic and new age are def different. Try Dave at API he may have one. Also sorry to high jack this thread but does anyone know the part number for the studs securing the flap to the roof skin - one of mine has sheared.

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

There's 2 types, the stick on ones you can get from fleabay that only have one purpose and that is to look cr@p.

Then there's the flaps as fitted to spec-c's and RAs that allow extra ventilation into the cabin

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

I have been informed that whilst they are different, it is only the internal trim that is different and the classic can be fitted to a newage as you have to cut the rooflining and drill the bracketry anyway.

Once I have the cash in the bank I'll make a decision whether or not to risk it

frayz

iTrader: (7)

Jon, its all different between both cars.

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

I'm going to get all the part numbers together and see what Japparts can do for me, they've been able to get some other stuff for me in the past.

jura11

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Hi mate jap performance parts in Crawley have in stock Type RA for 200£.
http://www.japperformanceparts.co.uk...egory=&Search=

JonMc

iTrader: (51)

They're all classic fitment mate

mervil

iTrader: (5)

The Newage has a complete frame to attach everything to, the Classic is in 2 parts.