So there I was...
10-25-05, 01:09 AM
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So there I was...
...Watching fast and furious for the 1000th time when it hit me. I need a roof scoop. The only problem I can see is that I cant mount it up front above the windshield like on that badass eclipse. I am gonna have to mount it to the sunroof instead. Has anyone done this? What would be the coolest looking - in middle or off to one side? Should I make it functional? TIA
-Ian
-Ian
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10-25-05, 08:23 AM
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Ian, I hope yer kidden.
And if yer not, then you should know that ricism is like sexuality;
It makes most of us uncomfortable to discuss the topic, and most people prefer the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Gueeze- At the very least you should've come up with a need for the roof scoop first instead of asking if you should "make it functional" after the fact!
You take that Sawzall to your rex and she'll never forgive you!
And if yer not, then you should know that ricism is like sexuality;
It makes most of us uncomfortable to discuss the topic, and most people prefer the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Gueeze- At the very least you should've come up with a need for the roof scoop first instead of asking if you should "make it functional" after the fact!
You take that Sawzall to your rex and she'll never forgive you!
10-25-05, 11:02 AM
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There was a guy locally that has a functional roof scoop on his first gen. There are a couple catches though. 1. it is a rally car 2. it is an older bridgeported 4-port block and 3. the roof scoop functions as AC.
10-25-05, 12:28 PM
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But when you do blow the intake welds make sure that you floor is secure
Why do so many of us watch this movie over and over again. It has to be one of the most...ok I do not even need to explain myself
Why do so many of us watch this movie over and over again. It has to be one of the most...ok I do not even need to explain myself
10-25-05, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by z-beater
But when you do blow the intake welds make sure that you floor is secure
Why do so many of us watch this movie over and over again. It has to be one of the most...ok I do not even need to explain myself
Why do so many of us watch this movie over and over again. It has to be one of the most...ok I do not even need to explain myself
.... That's assuming it's on TV. I don't own it... But there is that petty new Bling-bling version I saw at SprawlMart the other day...
10-25-05, 04:26 PM
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I truly concidered what a 1st gen would need to become more airodynamic, the best solution I could come up with is puting new head lights in that don't have to pop up, and puting a FORMED spoiler in the back. (completely forms with the back of the car) Otherwise, the car a basicly a wedge, it'll do fine without putting holes in it.
10-25-05, 05:50 PM
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theres only one thing thats worse that a ricer car...and thats a ricer car thats been tricked out by a high performance company everyone knows of and they go by......Wal-Mart......wal to wal to wal of plastic tape on performance mods for the tough street racer...haha
10-25-05, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sixtydgree
I truly concidered what a 1st gen would need to become more airodynamic, the best solution I could come up with is puting new head lights in that don't have to pop up
The kit is well designed, but expensive, and I don't much like the look of sleek lights on the FB myself...
10-25-05, 07:07 PM
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Really, the biggest improvement to aerodynamics would probably be plastic underbody covers, with a diffuser in the rear. If you look at modern cars with low drag coefficients like .26, they always have smooth underbodies. Now, as well designed as the bodies of our cars are, if you look at a top view, you can see that there is still definitely room for improvement, but you can't really do much about that.
Underbody plastics are definitely feasable though. It'd be interesting to see someone do this. Taking it to a wind tunnel would be a bit hard, but you could check differences in top speed and such.
Underbody plastics are definitely feasable though. It'd be interesting to see someone do this. Taking it to a wind tunnel would be a bit hard, but you could check differences in top speed and such.
10-25-05, 10:27 PM
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Roof scoop does not = aerodynamics, people 
It's an old rally device for A/C.
And, Ian, I, unfortunately, knew that you weren't kidding about the Eclipse hump. As long as it got your mind off those damn Camaro vents
It's an old rally device for A/C.
And, Ian, I, unfortunately, knew that you weren't kidding about the Eclipse hump. As long as it got your mind off those damn Camaro vents