I understand what you mean and I did think about that, then I thought about how much fabric is around when the top is down. That's why I went with the way it's set up. Also, with it the way it is makes it easier for loading.

Right now I have a ratchet strap back there for temporary purpose, until I can think up a way to put a bar in and fasten it. Or whatever I put on the rack, is something that will be fastened down to the rack with bolts.

 

Sunday morning I replaced the radio head unit, installed a Kicker amp, replaced all factory speakers with Kicker, and installed a 12inch Kicker sub, this system rocks, even in a soft top! Sorry I didnt have time to take pictures, my son was supposed to help me but couldnt come over. The dash was not as troublesome as I thought it would be, but the front speakers were a paint to get out, especially the driver side. It was all worth it though, now I can stream pandora and control everthing from the head unit.

 

Doors and top off for GTD. Was the first time I have had them off since installing the Gobi.

 

Gave mine a desperately needed bath.

 

Here's what pics up close I have. Functional - no engineering study performed lol... But for me based upon some basic engineering principles yes very functional. It's a total of 6" air flow with little coefficient drag, also location reduces likely hood of damaging water ingress. After doing this mod, I spoke with a gentlemen who had similar ideas and drilled larger holes. Neither of us tracked heat patterns or temperature dynamics, however both concurred that put your hand above one of them and it will show it works hehehehehe. The only reason I didn't go larger hole diameter was I wanted to keep the stock material on the inside of the hood, it will function as a drip pan and carry a majority of any water away from the engine bay.

I DYI'd them, 5/32 Aluminum diamond tread plate, aluminum expanded metal and some stainless steel rivets.

Sorry tried not to be long winded...

 

Awesome! Thanks! I have been looking at doing the poison spider, but I know I can do it way cheaper by myself using marine vents like the ones I have on my cigarette boat. Did you make the vents yourself or purchase them? Thanks for all the info! Definitely appreciated! I like the way it looks too!

 

New stuff.. I can see now

 

Dude I agree, if I can build it I will. Not that PS and other companies don't do quality work, it's just so much better when you do it yourself.


I made them, just used my hole saws and die grinder... Really simple to do.

 

4" Zone lift BDS fox shocks,&BDS Dual Stabilizer. Rubicon disconnects

 

Nice, thanks!