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[dstruction]

I just put this is primer. I glassed it in to the factory insert. What do you think. I cant decide if I want to paint it to match the hood
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/904dsc03510.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/904dsc03511.jpg

[Anita]

Me likey!

[Triathlete]

Thats the best looking scoop I've seen on a VX! It doesn't overwhelm the looks. I think I'd go with flat black!

[xdfarrx]

Is the a custom fab, or is there a vendor?

[Navigator]

Nice looking scoop. You'll get less drag if you orient the open area facing the windsield instead of facing forward, benefit being a means for extracting heat if the insert is open under the scoop. 2cents :rotate:

Looks cool, let us know how it works out for you :luck:

[xdfarrx]

Originally posted by Navigator
Nice looking scoop. You'll get less drag if you orient the open area facing the windsield instead of facing forward, benefit being a means for extracting heat if the insert is open under the scoop. 2cents :rotate:

Looks cool, let us know how it works out for you :luck:

agreed...more purposeful with extraction

[morgan-tec]

I like that a lot, is that the new lund scoop? I did a functional wrx scoop on my axiom but i almost like yours better.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/195531/Installed_scoop1.jpg ;Dr;

[dstruction]

thanks everyone. Yes, this is the lund universal scoop but modified. I did a lot of cutting to make it look like this. After I got the scoop to look like I wanted it, I molded it into my stock insert. It's primed, but I still cant decide on the stock charcole color, or painting it to match the hood.

[morgan-tec]

My 2 cents is the stock charcole color. That would make it appear to be stock and make it all the more trick, well at least thats what i think.;Dr;

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

I think it looks nice..especially since you fiberglassed it to the factory insert for a seamless design and indicated that it is functional!

I never much cared for the "fake" setups that are attached with double-sided tape.

I looked at one of those new Dodge Ram "Rumblebee" edition pickups at the Pittsburgh Auto Show...and the only turnoff was the "fake" hood scoop on a $40k (Hemi) truck.

[transio]

I'll go on record as saying that I don't like the scoop itself, although the fab work looks really well done!

[MachineVX]

Morgan, How did you make your hood scoop functional? Does it make a difference?

[Tone]

Anyone have pics of the underside of either scoop?

[VX4EJR]

Very cool indeed!!
Almost looks like a nose or nostrils on your VX, sniffin somethin?? :p

[Raque Thomas]

I did a functional wrx scoop on my axiom but i almost like yours better.
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-5/195531/Installed_scoop1.jpg ;Dr;

Is that an actual scoop from a WRX? If so, how did you install - does it just bolt on? I realize you'd have to do some fabbing for the functionality - but does the scoop just bolt tot the hood?

[morgan-tec]

It is from a 2001 wrx, i had to do a lot of trimming on the scoop to get it to bolt flat to the hood. I cut the hood a little smaller than the size of the scoop and i left the center hood support on. It is a funstional scoop, not ram air. There is no room for a ram air setup under the hood, the intake is too tall. I did this when i had plans for a turbo kit and i wanted to flush the engine bay air to keep things cooler. The funny thing is that 99% of people that see my axiom think it is a stock option, even other axiom owners. :confused: I will try to get a pic from the underside some time soon.