The Roof scoop project has started.

[Gussie2000]

Hi costie,I'm surprise you are determind to pull off this plan,yet still I do have my reservations about that air induction to the engine.
Remember that air dams were designed to provide air to the engine bay,not to be use as a air intake.You may regret having that stuff done to your engine if air bone debries gets thru the dam & makes his way to the throttle,what about water on rainy day or bugs,even small birds.I mean common costie,i think you're pushing things beyond limits.
The VX is a "rally inspired" SUV,that's why it comes with a special suspension system & nice aereodynamics design so no big mods is needed to "transform" your nice looking toy to go rally;Plus ask your self if rallying will be a huge part of the VX life,unless you'are thinking becoming a professional rally racer I'll focus more on improving the engine's power & the drivetrain reliability/dependability more then a air dam over the roof.
Adding a dam over means you'll be forced to modify the front side of headliner,less windshield vision,less head room.
The last thread you mentioned this project you asked what we do think about it,many of us answered your ?? 'bout it negativetly & i guess all us can't be wrong.

However good luck costie....PURA VIDA

[CoastieCosta567]

thanx guys, well Gussie, i have it all planed out, don't worry about the bugs, rain, air supply, i have all the things figuered out. trust me i have thought of it all and i was scared to cut, but once you dive in, all you can do is wait till you hit the water, so i'm in the air and i got to go through with it. now that i got the scoop up, i'm more sure it will turn out better then i imagine. Also this is not really a scoop for air induction to supply the engine with more air. this is really just a fanzy hide the snorkle look and make it more usable then normal.
1: it will supply fresh cooler air no matter what.
2: will keep it from the lower dust and get cleaner air.
3: will keep it from hydro-locking with water up to the roof, even though i won't ever go underwater more then past my mirriors if i have to. So making it a go anywhere SUV if i have to and in flooding it will surve really well.
4: gives it a sweet look and diffrent.

[JHarris1385]

Coastie - your VX is awesome - simply put.

Do what you want and dont listen to opinions of others when it comes down to making you happy. Your VX really does the rally thing well.

I am also highly certain you would not cut and go through with this project if you did not have a plan in the first place.

[CoastieCosta567]

now i have thought of the filter, but was not sure of what 2 use, cuz i have two methods. 1st idea is have the filter inside the VX and being abale to change it from inside and stuff. 2nd idea, whitch i like better is having to use an old stock airbox that will fit the VX and is small but big enough to modifiying it and if for some reason water still goes in, it will collect under the box and when i check under the hood and if any water has added up in there, just clean it out. plus the 2nd idea will give me more room inside the VX and make it easier aswell.