RK Sport's functional Ram Air hood is done!

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 6:22 am

Check out: http://www.rksport.com/product...etailif interested in purchasing or have further questions please call 800-214-8030.Make sure you tell the sales associate that yuo are from Gen Vibe .net for your 10% discount.(Body kit, spoiler and roof rail deletes in Carbon Fiber available soon!)RC

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Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:20 am

Wonderful, thanks for letting us know

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:32 am

So what all is available right now from RKSport? When I called RKSport they told me that nothing would be available even though I have seen their parts "for sale" on the RKSport site as well as LMPerformance. They said the parts wouldn't be available until mid-January if I recall correctly.

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:46 am

We are currently taking pre-sale orders for the parts that are not done yet. No deposit is required, but your credit card info is required to "hold" the order. Body kit, spoiler, and Carbon fiber roof rail deletes as well as Fiber Glass.RC

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 6:54 am

Thank for clarifying this!

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Wed Dec 22, 2004 9:48 am

Hey Racecrafter, is the original 'RK', namely Bob Smith, still at the helm of the company? If so, tell him hello from Bill at GM of Canada. (He did test driving for me in our motorsports program in the late eighties.)

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 1:16 am

Would it be possible to get a picture of the underside of the hood to see the fuctionality of the hood and where the outside air gets directed into the engine compartment once it enters the hood? It would be extremely helpful!Thanks,Brian

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 3:16 am

I forwarded your "Hello" to Bob. He is definately still at the helm with all engines "full" RC

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Thu Dec 23, 2004 3:18 am

I work on getting that picture posted somehow. I can tell you that it directs the air right to the stock air box location. So you'd either have to open the top of the air box or be running a CAI for the cold air effect to work.Stay tuned!RC

MadBill · Post by **MadBill** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 11:04 am

Quote, originally posted by Racecrafter Â»I forwarded your "Hello" to Bob. He is definately still at the helm with all engines "full" RCThanx, Race, and Merry Christmas!

Z600 · Post by **Z600** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 10:48 pm

SU-WEEET!!! Just what I've been looking for... the price is great compared to that other hood... I forget who makes it, but it's almost $1000!!! Will the hood come with the needed adapter, or is it sold separately? (The other hood adapter was $45 or so... as if the $900+ wasn't enough!)Oh, and I noticed it's for '04-'05 models... will it work on an '03 base model? I haven't been keeping up, so I dunno if they've changed anything under the hood.One more thing... have you done any testing to see what the gains are? I'm still getting alot of mixed messages on CAI vs Ram Air (though ram air is undeniably better-looking )~ Z600

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:07 pm

Fantastic! Glad to see you guys doing stuff for the Vibe.Bought some stuff off you guys when I had my Cavy and it is top quality stuff.Keep up the good work!

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:53 pm

Any pics of the underside of the hood yet? Is there a hole for the prop rod?is there new locations for the window washer spray heads?Thanks,Brian

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Dec 29, 2004 12:19 am

Here is the e-mail I just received from Frank Rizzotto at RK Sport:1) The hood is functional2) There is a hole for the prop rod3) The spray nozzles are in the same place4) I unfortunately don’t have pics of the underside, but it is finished, and looks good!5) The hood comes with a gel coat, so it just needs a light sanding, pre fit the hood, and paint. Call me toll free to order, they are ready to ship, Frank 800-214-8030 xt 17 Thanks!Frank

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 8:44 am

WOW! You Vibe (and Matrix) owners rock! I just returned from the San Diego Auto show and talked to quite a few of you. (None from the forum, at least not that you mentioned.) Much interest in what we are doing with the Vibe. So much so that my little report on the show to the "Big Man" will be that we need to do the 03-04 body kit as well.Thanks to all of those that said Hello!RC

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:45 pm

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Would it be possible to get a picture of the underside of the hood to see the fuctionality of the hood and where the outside air gets directed into the engine compartment once it enters the hood? It would be extremely helpful!Thanks,BrianBorrowed from Chris (aka Psychovibe's http://Street-Graffiti.com website):

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:49 pm

Excellent! Thank you, damronjr.Brian

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Fri Jan 07, 2005 12:55 pm

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»Excellent! Thank you, damronjr.BrianNo prob! Remembered this question coming up as I ran across the pic on the site. Thought I would post it here for anyone else who wanted to see it as well. Chris is also selling the hood. Check the site if you are interested.Jason

Racecrafter · Post by **Racecrafter** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:16 am

Thanks for posting that up!RC

damronjr · Post by **damronjr** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:22 am

No problem! Any info on what else RKSport is going to offer for the Vibe?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 7:53 am

How does the hood handle and incoming water from rain or snow. I didn't see any barriers from the under side of the hood like the SLP hood that could prevent water from getting in the air intake and ruining the engine. It seem like that could potentially be a problem.Here is a pic of the underside of the SLP hood to compare:Brian

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Z600 · Post by **Z600** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 2:13 am

I'm just guessing, but if you'll look at the right side of the hood there, you can see a depression running the width of the intake area. If you flip it over the way it should be, that'll be an elevated ridge. Could be used to divide it off, making a large pan on the left side to catch the water. Probably some drain holes in the left side somewhere.I want this thing bad. My wife rolls her eyes every time I mention it. ~Z600

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