Subaru Impreza GC8 Smooth Hood Vent v1.0

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This is a 3 piece replacement vent for the factory 1996-2001 Subaru Impreza WRX hood scoop. This design offers 5mm flat plates that are easier and faster to print than the Lunchbox vent. Plan on 12-16hrs to print instead of 20. Qty 6 M8 x 45 bolts Qty 6 M8 locknuts Qty 16 M8 washers. Substitute lockwashers for locknuts if desired. Qty 4 M6 x 45 bolts Qty 4 M6 locknuts Qty 8 M6 flat washers. Substitute lockwashers for locknuts if desired Tips n tricks: --I used an Anycubic Mega X with a V6 hotend and a bondtech extruder. --This was designed to print on a 12in heated bed. An enclosure is highly recommended for ASA. ASA plays nicer than ABS. PLA and PETG not recommended. --Each part takes 4-6hrs to print. This design was the simplest and quickest to print. --stick close to the print, just because of the temperatures involved. It can still peel away from the bed. 100C on the bed might be more ideal, but 90 was the limit on my printer. -some sanding around the edges may be needed for final fitment. LIGHTLY hit the sanded areas with a butane torch on low heat to bring the color back. -the plates do not fit absolutely flush with one another due to the differences in printers and settings. IF you want a flush fit and intend to do the body work, then enlarge the print on X and Z by 2-3% and sand to fit. A TIGHT, FLUSH FIT WILL SQUEAK FROM THE CONTACT OF THE PLATES AND ROAD VIBRATION. We left about 1mm of clearance to prevent this. You can clearance the mounting holes with a drill to give yourself some play and bring the tolerances tighter if you like.