Question with guys with roof scoops.

SportyMark · 05-17-2012, 09:25 AM

I have one and had one on my last wrx, but several times I have had the plastic handle break. I know that I can order a new assembly from Japan parts but that take awhile and is nto cheap. I fear that eventually that will be a no longer available part.

Anybody else had the problem?

thinking I might have it 3-d modeled and printed or machine.

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02boxer · 05-17-2012, 11:06 AM

something to think about I spose....where did it break? I'd hate to have to rig mine up for a while if it happened

SportyMark · 05-17-2012, 11:15 AM

the first one broke right where the bottom pin goes to the pivot it started to crack so I safety wired it and ordered a new one. The second one broke where the internal spring sticks in place.
just cheap ABS plastic

02boxer · 05-17-2012, 05:37 PM

I suppose if you can disassemble the main portion of the handle you could make a mold with silicone and keep making castings as you need them.

SportyMark · 05-17-2012, 05:46 PM

Well I have found a guy who is 3D modeling it so I am gonna have one 3D printed. I have the parts from two spares that have already failed.

Smurftastic · 05-17-2012, 09:06 PM

I also have this problem along the pivot point. I've thought about retrofitting a metal sheath around the pin and structurally reinforcing the sheath with some kind of super duper crazy clue in a mold and making it all black. Sounds high end huh lol

I would be down for buying a quality replacement part.

SportyMark · 05-17-2012, 09:37 PM

Well I am glad I am not the only one!

right now I am checking on 3d printing and also checking on having one CNC milled out of Aluminum

Smurftastic · 05-17-2012, 10:15 PM

Oh ****. If you get one CNC milled I am so down.

Anyone else else have issues with these seven screws staying snug?

02boxer · 05-17-2012, 11:05 PM

after how long did you guys have issues with it breaking??

Smurftastic · 05-17-2012, 11:08 PM

Three/four years

SportyMark · 05-18-2012, 09:03 AM

each one took about 2 years, maybe less?

it is just cheap ABS plastic. I am just worried about subaru stopping making them.

just have to wonder how much a CNCed one would run.

SportyMark · 05-18-2012, 09:04 AM

I just saw that Shapeways can print in Stainless

Smurftastic · 05-18-2012, 09:38 AM

Maybe it's time to get some numbers together for a group buy.

N'CTRL · 05-18-2012, 09:46 AM

I would also love for a CNC one.. I had one break on me already.

SportyMark · 05-18-2012, 10:01 AM

Well I am still modeling one so we will see where it goes with that one.

Smurftastic · 05-18-2012, 10:06 AM

So we can either use an online company like Shapeways or someone can go local.

First are foremost, for anyone who's done this before - in a group buy scenario would we be responsible for providing the 3D CAD design for the piece to be replicated, or can we simply send in a part for replication?

SportyMark · 05-18-2012, 10:29 AM

Well I am still working on the 3D design.

Smurftastic · 05-18-2012, 10:48 AM

Thank God one of us is a genius :P

SportyMark · 05-25-2012, 02:50 PM

I have the first prototype ordered in plastic on the way, will see how it fits

Smurftastic · 05-25-2012, 03:33 PM

Let us know how it works - mine really needs replacing!

aerosaaber · 05-25-2012, 07:43 PM

maybe you could make a mold and then make it out of CF/fiberglass/kevlar?

Smurftastic · 05-25-2012, 10:20 PM

That would look cool, but I really wonder if it'd be strong enough..

SportyMark · 06-14-2012, 11:54 AM

Yesterday afternoon the first shapeways 3D printed prototype arrived.

it looks good and the dimensions are right. Gonna install it tonight.
Here are the pics, the factory handle has super glue on it when it was put back together. the color is very matte black so contrast is bad

Smurftastic · 06-16-2012, 07:04 PM

I like how the new handle is significantly thicker in areas where the stock latch is prone to cracking. Can't wait to see updates on functionality!

If this works well and/or we're able to get someone to CNC this out of metal, I am so down

1breel · 06-16-2012, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurftastic

I like how the new handle is significantly thicker in areas where the stock latch is prone to cracking. Can't wait to see updates on functionality!

If this works well and/or we're able to get someone to CNC this out of metal, I am so down

working on that last part right now, hope to have some good news soon.

05-17-2012, 09:25 AM	#1
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Question with guys with roof scoops. I have one and had one on my last wrx, but several times I have had the plastic handle break. I know that I can order a new assembly from Japan parts but that take awhile and is nto cheap. I fear that eventually that will be a no longer available part. Anybody else had the problem? thinking I might have it 3-d modeled and printed or machine. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

05-18-2012, 09:04 AM	#12
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	I just saw that Shapeways can print in Stainless Last edited by SportyMark; 05-18-2012 at 09:05 AM. Reason: 3-D printing

06-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#23
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Prototype arrived Yesterday afternoon the first shapeways 3D printed prototype arrived. it looks good and the dimensions are right. Gonna install it tonight. Here are the pics, the factory handle has super glue on it when it was put back together. the color is very matte black so contrast is bad

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05-17-2012, 11:06 AM	#2
02boxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 139853 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: the arsenal of democracy Mich. Vehicle: 2002 wrx....its tsxy silver	something to think about I spose....where did it break? I'd hate to have to rig mine up for a while if it happened

05-17-2012, 11:15 AM	#3
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	the first one broke right where the bottom pin goes to the pivot it started to crack so I safety wired it and ordered a new one. The second one broke where the internal spring sticks in place. just cheap ABS plastic

05-17-2012, 05:37 PM	#4
02boxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 139853 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: the arsenal of democracy Mich. Vehicle: 2002 wrx....its tsxy silver	I suppose if you can disassemble the main portion of the handle you could make a mold with silicone and keep making castings as you need them.

05-17-2012, 05:46 PM	#5
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Well I have found a guy who is 3D modeling it so I am gonna have one 3D printed. I have the parts from two spares that have already failed.

05-17-2012, 09:06 PM	#6
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	I also have this problem along the pivot point. I've thought about retrofitting a metal sheath around the pin and structurally reinforcing the sheath with some kind of super duper crazy clue in a mold and making it all black. Sounds high end huh lol I would be down for buying a quality replacement part.

05-17-2012, 09:37 PM	#7
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Well I am glad I am not the only one! right now I am checking on 3d printing and also checking on having one CNC milled out of Aluminum

05-17-2012, 10:15 PM	#8
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	Oh ****. If you get one CNC milled I am so down. Anyone else else have issues with these seven screws staying snug?

05-17-2012, 11:05 PM	#9
02boxer Scooby Specialist Member#: 139853 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: the arsenal of democracy Mich. Vehicle: 2002 wrx....its tsxy silver	after how long did you guys have issues with it breaking??

05-17-2012, 11:08 PM	#10
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	Three/four years

05-18-2012, 09:03 AM	#11
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	each one took about 2 years, maybe less? it is just cheap ABS plastic. I am just worried about subaru stopping making them. just have to wonder how much a CNCed one would run.

05-18-2012, 09:38 AM	#13
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	Maybe it's time to get some numbers together for a group buy.

05-18-2012, 09:46 AM	#14
N'CTRL Scooby Specialist Member#: 29871 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island Vehicle: 2OO2 ~WRX~ Macadamia Metallic	I would also love for a CNC one.. I had one break on me already.

05-18-2012, 10:01 AM	#15
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Well I am still modeling one so we will see where it goes with that one.

05-18-2012, 10:06 AM	#16
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	So we can either use an online company like Shapeways or someone can go local. First are foremost, for anyone who's done this before - in a group buy scenario would we be responsible for providing the 3D CAD design for the piece to be replicated, or can we simply send in a part for replication?

05-18-2012, 10:29 AM	#17
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	Well I am still working on the 3D design.

05-18-2012, 10:48 AM	#18
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	Thank God one of us is a genius :P

05-25-2012, 02:50 PM	#19
SportyMark Scooby Specialist Member#: 167263 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Apex NC Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan PSM	I have the first prototype ordered in plastic on the way, will see how it fits

05-25-2012, 03:33 PM	#20
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	Let us know how it works - mine really needs replacing!

05-25-2012, 07:43 PM	#21
aerosaaber Scooby Specialist Member#: 33850 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Pittsfield, MA Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon WRC Blue	maybe you could make a mold and then make it out of CF/fiberglass/kevlar?

05-25-2012, 10:20 PM	#22
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	That would look cool, but I really wonder if it'd be strong enough..

06-16-2012, 07:04 PM	#24
Smurftastic Scooby Specialist Member#: 243697 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Virginia Vehicle: 02 Stg2+ WRX Top Scoob 031	I like how the new handle is significantly thicker in areas where the stock latch is prone to cracking. Can't wait to see updates on functionality! If this works well and/or we're able to get someone to CNC this out of metal, I am so down