Roof scoop ?
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Gadgeroonie

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5,362 posts

265 months

Monday 20th August 2012
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has anyone tried this yet ?


sundance002

1,304 posts

193 months

Monday 20th August 2012
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Gadgeroonie said:
has anyone tried this yet ?
Had a look at the possibility, but decided it would be easier to put some side scoops just behind the rear windows on either side as it meant you don't have to re design the rear clam, just increase the opening that's already there.

Gadgeroonie

Original Poster:

5,362 posts

265 months

Monday 20th August 2012
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did you do the side scoops ?

can we see a pic

mgbond

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261 months

Monday 20th August 2012
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playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Monday 20th August 2012
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Interesting. I spotted that on the M25 this summer and he didn't have it then. Must be a fairly recent addition? Member around here?

sjc

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299 months

tonyvan

913 posts

237 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Looks like it is just venting into the cabin ,rather than into the engine bay.( I'm referring to the silver one)

tonyvan

913 posts

237 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Looks like it is just venting into the cabin ,rather than into the engine bay.( I'm referring to the silver one)

tonyvan

913 posts

237 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Looks like it is just venting into the cabin ,rather than into the engine bay.( I'm referring to the silver one)

AMG Merc

11,955 posts

282 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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Hi Tony!

Hi Tony!

Hi Tony!

AMG Merc

11,955 posts

282 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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That's a nicely designed roof scoop which is clearly aimed at cabin venting. But why add drag on the roof just to get some air into the cabin? There are other non-intrusive ways.

Re engine bay venting/increasing intercooler airflow: I can't recall the model but IMHO Lotus have it right with their engine cover with integrtated air scoop design - it just looks right.

chuntington101

5,733 posts

265 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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The roof scoop is going to have to be BIG to get enough air to the IC. you are probably takling FORD RS200 size! It would be easier mount the IC higher up and closer to the air inlet (a bit like lotus did). the RMR guys did this with their PM580 pike peak car.

http://www.google.co.uk/search?um=1&hl=en&...

This will add drag though and i think Paul on here said a well design NACA duct and a fast back with give just as much airflow keeping the IC in the stock location.

Chris.

hoyin

1,233 posts

266 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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I saw it at bespoke ... it does not vent into the cabin at all - it is just a stuck on piece.


SwankBaton

763 posts

201 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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hoyin said:
I saw it at bespoke ... it does not vent into the cabin at all - it is just a stuck on piece.
Useful then.....

ThatPhilBrettGuy

11,810 posts

269 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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swankBaton said:
hoyin said:
I saw it at bespoke ... it does not vent into the cabin at all - it is just a stuck on piece.
Useful then.....
Maybe it makes a nice whistling noise jester

Gadgeroonie

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265 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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LOL


playalistic

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193 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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I also seem to remember he had retrimmed the role cage in illuminous day glo yellow/green. Questionable taste.

AMG Merc

11,955 posts

282 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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swankBaton said:
Useful then.....

SwankBaton

763 posts

201 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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playalistic said:
I also seem to remember he had retrimmed the role cage in illuminous day glo yellow/green. Questionable taste.
At least he painted the calipers to match!

playalistic

2,270 posts

193 months

Tuesday 21st August 2012
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True. Never nice when the collar and cuffs don't match smile