Aluminum Hood for MY05 2.5RS

NA impreza~J · 07-25-2006, 07:03 PM

Does anyone know of aftermarket Aluminium RS hoods? I searched but the only found CF RS hoods and Aluminum ones for old school and bugeye's. I don't want to get a WRX one for two reasons. First is the price of OEM and the second is that I just don't what a scoop. Anyone know where I can get one?

I was going to post in the Exterior/Interior forum but I think I would get more information from other RS owners. I hope my assumption is correct.

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Charge · 07-25-2006, 07:23 PM

I don't see why there would be one. Most people choose to go CF and just paint them. Price would be similar...and allow a slightly lighter hood option with CF. Paint it if you don't want that color.

Only reason there was one available for the older RS's was the fact that the earlier body style WRX's had an aluminum counterpart we could order...and both had scoops. There never was an aluminum without a hood scoop, as far as I know for the older body style.

J-Chow · 07-25-2006, 07:52 PM

You could possibly try purchashing an 06' 2.5i aluminum hood. Dunno how much that would cost though . . .

Guerice · 07-25-2006, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Chow

You could possibly try purchashing an 06' 2.5i aluminum hood. Dunno how much that would cost though . . .

wont fit, they dont have the same light

piker28 · 07-25-2006, 09:02 PM

you have three options

wrx hood with reverse scoop, wrx cf hood, or rs cf hood

Siper2 · 07-25-2006, 09:11 PM

Used WRX hood is the best way to go, man. Buy one from someone who's buying CF or something.

If you don't like the scoop, someone's bound to make a different type. Maybe you could find a WRC-style scoop or something, or an aluminum "blank" so to speak.

=S2=

NA impreza~J · 07-26-2006, 11:40 AM

I was trying to look as stock as possible and save weight. Don't really want to go CF because I heard it was heavier than the Aluminium ones on the WRX because of reinforcments. I want to use the stock latch instead of hood pins to keep the stock look. I know it is possible to use the latch for the CF but it is not the best idea. I don't want any type of scoop on my hood, I guess its just my personal preference. It's down to the CF RS hood for me if anything.

Thank you for all the input.

S2kVer02 · 07-26-2006, 12:45 PM

i have STi aluminum hood and scoop on my05 RS.

just want to share idea

kkam030 · 07-26-2006, 02:08 PM

just get a wrx hood and i guess you could try and shave the hole if you really wanted to but reverse scoop seems like a good idea.

ForesterCarlin · 07-26-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NA impreza~J

I searched but the only found CF RS hoods and Aluminum ones for old school and bugeye's.

I am looking for and Aluminum hood for my 2000 RS and would like to know where you found them.

BrysImpreza · 07-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForesterCarlin

I am looking for and Aluminum hood for my 2000 RS and would like to know where you found them.

JDM baby, start saving your pennies...

SubeTek · 07-26-2006, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForesterCarlin

I am looking for and Aluminum hood for my 2000 RS and would like to know where you found them.

Should be available through your local US dealer-or at leaset they used to be. Part # 57220FA130 (GC aluminum hood)

SiFuSpEc · 07-27-2006, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charge

I don't see why there would be one. Most people choose to go CF and just paint them. Price would be similar...and allow a slightly lighter hood option with CF. Paint it if you don't want that color.

CF hood's are actually heavier than their aluminum counterparts..

Go trade with a FMIC WRX/STi owner and either get a reverse cowl or live with the scoop.

Subie Gal · 07-27-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ForesterCarlin

I am looking for and Aluminum hood for my 2000 RS and would like to know where you found them.

I have one on my RS, got it from Subaru

they are not cheap.

approx $500 before tax or shipping....

Jamie

PARANOID56 · 07-29-2006, 10:15 PM

Yea, find a 04-05 wrx hood. cheapest way to go.
Shane

gnarwhale · 07-30-2006, 01:40 AM

i have a seibon c/f with sti scoop and its wayyy light. i think less than 25 lbs. vs the 75 lb or so stock hood. im with you on the scoop action i wish they had no scoop but its not gunna happen buddy i looked and i looked but to no avail...

OOOH OOHH i just thought of this....the scoop on my hood DOES come off and it leaves a sqaure hole, but i bet something can cover that up or a custom sqaure piece of c/f can replace it hmm....

07-25-2006, 07:03 PM	#1
NA impreza~J Scooby Newbie Member#: 85495 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS CGM	Aluminum Hood for MY05 2.5RS Does anyone know of aftermarket Aluminium RS hoods? I searched but the only found CF RS hoods and Aluminum ones for old school and bugeye's. I don't want to get a WRX one for two reasons. First is the price of OEM and the second is that I just don't what a scoop. Anyone know where I can get one? I was going to post in the Exterior/Interior forum but I think I would get more information from other RS owners. I hope my assumption is correct. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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07-25-2006, 07:23 PM	#2
Charge NASIOC Supporter Member#: 3313 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Cincinnati	I don't see why there would be one. Most people choose to go CF and just paint them. Price would be similar...and allow a slightly lighter hood option with CF. Paint it if you don't want that color. Only reason there was one available for the older RS's was the fact that the earlier body style WRX's had an aluminum counterpart we could order...and both had scoops. There never was an aluminum without a hood scoop, as far as I know for the older body style.

07-25-2006, 07:52 PM	#3
J-Chow Scooby Specialist Member#: 104722 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond, aka Hongerland Vehicle: 2006 2.5i - Gray NO MORE MODS! I'm Done!	You could possibly try purchashing an 06' 2.5i aluminum hood. Dunno how much that would cost though . . .

07-25-2006, 09:02 PM	#5
piker28 Scooby Guru Member#: 22664 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: north nj	you have three options wrx hood with reverse scoop, wrx cf hood, or rs cf hood

07-25-2006, 09:11 PM	#6
Siper2 Scooby Guru Member#: 1134 Join Date: Mar 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Dillsburg, PA Vehicle: 2007 BMW 328xi wagon Silver	Used WRX hood is the best way to go, man. Buy one from someone who's buying CF or something. If you don't like the scoop, someone's bound to make a different type. Maybe you could find a WRC-style scoop or something, or an aluminum "blank" so to speak. =S2=

07-26-2006, 11:40 AM	#7
NA impreza~J Scooby Newbie Member#: 85495 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS CGM	I was trying to look as stock as possible and save weight. Don't really want to go CF because I heard it was heavier than the Aluminium ones on the WRX because of reinforcments. I want to use the stock latch instead of hood pins to keep the stock look. I know it is possible to use the latch for the CF but it is not the best idea. I don't want any type of scoop on my hood, I guess its just my personal preference. It's down to the CF RS hood for me if anything. Thank you for all the input.

07-26-2006, 12:45 PM	#8
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PARANOID56 Scooby Specialist Member#: 22035 Join Date: Jul 2002 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: San Diego, CA Vehicle: 2008 STI White	Yea, find a 04-05 wrx hood. cheapest way to go. Shane

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gnarwhale Scooby Newbie Member#: 95976 Join Date: Sep 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Vehicle: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS Silver	i have a seibon c/f with sti scoop and its wayyy light. i think less than 25 lbs. vs the 75 lb or so stock hood. im with you on the scoop action i wish they had no scoop but its not gunna happen buddy i looked and i looked but to no avail... OOOH OOHH i just thought of this....the scoop on my hood DOES come off and it leaves a sqaure hole, but i bet something can cover that up or a custom sqaure piece of c/f can replace it hmm....