Hood Scoop...whats the point?
Is the hood scoop the same on all models, 2015,2016 and 2017 ? I would agree that it seems as though it could have a better design with larger air flow. I had a 1999 Ram Air Trans am that had the opening in the hood that faced forward and the rain was diverted away inside the hood while letting the air flow into the engine. I'm looking into trading my RC 350 F Sport in on the RC F and I won't normally be driving at 100mph. I haven't seen a 2017 yet as no dealer in northern Ohio has one. Not that this will keep me from purchasing the car, but I do feel that it's disappointing to find out.
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Lexus HQ finally learned to tighten the RCF inventory!!! Back in 2015 and 2016 there were excessive inventory and hence a lot of us got big discounts.
Is the hood scoop the same on all models, 2015,2016 and 2017 ? I would agree that it seems as though it could have a better design with larger air flow. I had a 1999 Ram Air Trans am that had the opening in the hood that faced forward and the rain was diverted away inside the hood while letting the air flow into the engine. I'm looking into trading my RC 350 F Sport in on the RC F and I won't normally be driving at 100mph. I haven't seen a 2017 yet as no dealer in northern Ohio has one. Not that this will keep me from purchasing the car, but I do feel that it's disappointing to find out.
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Is the hood scoop the same on all models, 2015,2016 and 2017 ? I would agree that it seems as though it could have a better design with larger air flow. I had a 1999 Ram Air Trans am that had the opening in the hood that faced forward and the rain was diverted away inside the hood while letting the air flow into the engine. I'm looking into trading my RC 350 F Sport in on the RC F and I won't normally be driving at 100mph. I haven't seen a 2017 yet as no dealer in northern Ohio has one. Not that this will keep me from purchasing the car, but I do feel that it's disappointing to find out.
I look forward tonthe poster on here who opened his up more to post pics. Because I think Im smarter than lexus engineers... for sure. *rolling my eyes*
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It's a "vent", not a "scoop". A scoop allows cool intake air into the engine compartment.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
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It's a "vent", not a "scoop". A scoop allows cool intake air into the engine compartment.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
It's a "vent", not a "scoop". A scoop allows cool intake air into the engine compartment.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
Needed to keep V8 engine temperatures down to a minimum level either when moving or parked. The pressure differential will force heat out of the little slot. Basic thermal dynamics. It's covered to keep the elements out of the bay.
IMO, remove at your own risk.
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I've gotta agree. My Hellcat doesn't see rain either (usually), but only because she's black! I hate spots.
she tends to run harder when there's excessive moisture though. Like going fast, pain to keep engine bay clean!
the Lexus vent doesn't allow moisture to enter like my big girl though!
she tends to run harder when there's excessive moisture though. Like going fast, pain to keep engine bay clean!
the Lexus vent doesn't allow moisture to enter like my big girl though!
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