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Old 11-10-11, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TechGreek
http://www.rcramer.com/fun/econobox/

Read that, and if you're still serious about putting on a hood scoop because racecar, then kindly turn your keys in to the nearest Lexus enthusiast who won't ruin the car.
Man, that article was a LONG time ago... I remember reading it the first time through - it might have been 8+ years ago, maybe more...

Pretty funny tho!
Old 11-10-11, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mitsuguy
Man, that article was a LONG time ago... I remember reading it the first time through - it might have been 8+ years ago, maybe more...

Pretty funny tho!
Yeah, because a friend of mine had the same car so it made it even funnier to me.
Old 11-10-11, 11:18 PM
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LEX_MAN, that's pretty good. Is that just fiberglass or are you working with CF resin? I still say it's only useful or tasteful in a dedicated function-over-form track car but I do like your project.
Old 11-11-11, 06:29 AM
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that could be made into a roof scoop. even tho i find the idea silly on a soarer.

roof scoops are for race cars lol not production cars. if anything it makes a good car look like a bondo nation reject when u see how badly some people wanna get a roof scoop on.

even worse when u see those "box" chevy's (mid 80's Caprice) with those crappy molded on hood scoops that eventually start lifting when u see how badly the bondo job was done.
Old 11-11-11, 06:50 PM
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Actualy i was gona do the reverse scoop,but it would look like the sun roof is open all the time ,u get what i'm saying? But i was too lazy to fabricate with the foam ,plus i'm very bussy with the interior. No, dont ask, you wont get any pics this time, only when i finnish...thats after i make up my mind about the styling.I already did that mistake before lol
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I like ur idea lexman lol. And that article was hilarious lol
Old 11-18-11, 08:25 PM
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Forget a roofscoop go all out and do a targa-top Sc
Done right of course
Old 11-19-11, 06:09 AM
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Targa would only work with window frameless doors.
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Im thinkin fiberglass more than bondo if possible to connect it to the top if possible
Old 11-19-11, 01:59 PM
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If done right all you need is a thin layer of filler just for the small pinholes. I created the frame so i can do anything on top.

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