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Old 4/13/07 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by xlayedoutx
I voted SCOOP. You may flame me but I'm putting a GTAP scoop on my V6 Pony Package because I like the look.
Hey Cody, You need to post some pictures after you do the install. I've never seen a V6 with a GTAP scoop, let alone one on a V6 PP. I just may have to put one on my wife's V6 PP. She really feel in love with the look of the GTAP scoop I recently added to my GT.
Old 4/13/07 | 10:58 PM
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JMO but I like the plain hood. I haven't seen many hood scoops I like yet~!
Old 4/14/07 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by xlayedoutx
I voted SCOOP. You may flame me but I'm putting a GTAP scoop on my V6 Pony Package because I like the look.
Welcome to the scoopers club xlayedoutx.
Old 4/14/07 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 07 HOSS Mustang
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My 07 has more scoops than Baskin Robbins

07 Hoss

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LOL Good one man.
Old 4/14/07 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by SoFL05GT
Hey Cody, You need to post some pictures after you do the install. I've never seen a V6 with a GTAP scoop, let alone one on a V6 PP. I just may have to put one on my wife's V6 PP. She really feel in love with the look of the GTAP scoop I recently added to my GT.
YUP,
Old 4/14/07 | 06:23 AM
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Hey, I just thought of something...A Scoopers Registry Club. ****, I'm good...
Old 4/18/07 | 02:17 PM
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Well I am all over the map here. My wife GTCS did get aftermarket hood and qtr window scoops. She likes the scoop issue. I wanted my car to be scoopless. I held out for 2 years and finally ordered the cervini 67 ram air scoop based on the 67 shelby hood. I am undecided on getting other scoops.
Old 4/18/07 | 06:06 PM
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Scoop -- I have factory GT App Pkg..... looks just like my sisters first cars..only missing the directional signals built in!!!
Old 4/18/07 | 07:26 PM
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I took mine intoday to be fixed and I am thier first at this dealership so after having my car for a day , We have to order a new scoop, Oh the pain and hastle of it all.and this is what happens to them in a month or so.
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Old 4/19/07 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GottaHaveIt
I took mine intoday to be fixed and I am thier first at this dealership so after having my car for a day , We have to order a new scoop, Oh the pain and hastle of it all.and this is what happens to them in a month or so.
My scoop looked exactly like that with the lifted rear corners. I took it to the stealership and the moron told me that they are like that so it wouldn't scratch the paint. Being that I'm short tempered and I was about to strangle that ******...I went home removed it myself and fixed it. If you wanted done right, do it yourself.
Old 4/19/07 | 09:27 PM
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The scoop on my 02 started to lift at the front. The dealer reluctantly replaced it under warranty.
Old 4/20/07 | 06:17 PM
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I just may as my friend Spence went through it all I described what needed to be done and they had my car for a day only to phone me to say we have to order a new scoop in. Well I'm really beginning to dislike any service now , My time what little of it that I have left I don't really want to waste it ***** footin around because some jerk can't get it together.
Old 4/22/07 | 10:31 PM
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I vote for the hood scoop even though I have had a lot of trouble with mine. Worst of all was the paint job which was repainted and still turned out lousy. Next the fit was poor and continued changing because of engine heat and general temperature causing the scoop to flex. That was further agravated by the hold down clips not working correctly. Third time lucky, I've had a bodyshop paint it, scribe and shave the edges to fit the hood exactly plus using double sided tape. It's still going back to the bodyshop for new clips, I'm told that door clips are the way to go because they have teeth which hold better. Barring these headaches the scoop just looks cool. Isn't that what most accessories are for, such as fancy rims, lowering, mufflers etc. Some people say what good are they, they're fake, well I enjoy seeing mine and that's good enough for me.

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Old 4/22/07 | 11:36 PM
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How was the lifting issue fixed. Mines being installed this weekend and I just want to be prepared.
Old 4/24/07 | 03:26 PM
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Scoop = rice. I hate mine.
Old 4/24/07 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by eci
Scoop = rice. I hate mine.
I'm sorry, but that is the dumbest comment so far.
Here I will add some more to your theme,
Rear Spoiler = Rice
Chrome Wheels = Rice
Louvers = Rice
Chin Spoilers = Rice
**** I guess they had rice all the way back in the 60s
Old 4/24/07 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by OKCMustangGT
I'm sorry, but that is the dumbest comment so far.
Here I will add some more to your theme,
Rear Spoiler = Rice
Chrome Wheels = Rice
Louvers = Rice
Chin Spoilers = Rice
**** I guess they had rice all the way back in the 60s
Rear non-spoiler = rice, I agree. The "spoiler" on GT's is actually a WING. It provides no downforce at all.

Who has Chrome Wheels? No chrome option that I can see, at least from the factory.

Louvers = rice. I agree. Just stuff taped up to the side of the car.

Chin spoilers = Not sure, would have to see an air drag test.

In the 60's, hood scoops generally scooped in air and let it out into the air cleaner. That isn't rice. That's the real deal. When you tape all of this crap onto a modern car, you're just trying to imitate. That's the essence of rice.
Old 4/25/07 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by eci
Rear non-spoiler = rice, I agree. The "spoiler" on GT's is actually a WING. It provides no downforce at all.

Who has Chrome Wheels? No chrome option that I can see, at least from the factory.

Louvers = rice. I agree. Just stuff taped up to the side of the car.

Chin spoilers = Not sure, would have to see an air drag test.

In the 60's, hood scoops generally scooped in air and let it out into the air cleaner. That isn't rice. That's the real deal. When you tape all of this crap onto a modern car, you're just trying to imitate. That's the essence of rice.
Wow, you guys are really serious about this speed thing. I'll be honest when I say this: I bought my Mustang because of its looks...the retro blend with modern look. With that being said, I didn't buy it to do 120 down the highway; therefore, having to take into consideration drag and downforce...therefore, I don't care for actual functionality. I just care that it is fast up to the speed limit and a little bit beyond and the fact that it looks cool. Now, if the primary use of your mustang is the drag or the track...then yes, I would definitely want all tweaks and things that will help handling and peformance. I think you are confusing things here. If you really wanted something with total functionality...why in the world would you buy a mustang. A mustang is all about personality and that means add-ons of all kinds. If you are comparing all these add-ons to "rice"...I'm sure people back in the 50s were adding things to their cars to give them personality and a different look than from stock. Don't get me wrong...I don't like ricers...but for different reasons. I actually like some of the things they have done and a lot of them look pretty cool. However, I don't like when they drive without any care or when they tail gate inches away from my beautifull mustang. So, with that being said...it appears that since you care about drag, downforce, and functionality you must use your car for track racing and or drag racing. My Pony is for every day cool feeling driving...gets me to work and back and I look cool.
Old 4/28/07 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by eci
Rear non-spoiler = rice, I agree. The "spoiler" on GT's is actually a WING. It provides no downforce at all.

Who has Chrome Wheels? No chrome option that I can see, at least from the factory.

Louvers = rice. I agree. Just stuff taped up to the side of the car.

Chin spoilers = Not sure, would have to see an air drag test.

In the 60's, hood scoops generally scooped in air and let it out into the air cleaner. That isn't rice. That's the real deal. When you tape all of this crap onto a modern car, you're just trying to imitate. That's the essence of rice.
Your dead wrong dude, My 1969 Mach1 with a factory hood , did nothing , there is no hole under it and doesnt function for anything besides good looks.
As for louvers the rear window louvers arent Rice either them came on the 69 and 70 Boss mustangs, wayy before Rice was even a term towards them Crappy imports/ but back them they never taped anything , it was all fastened
Old 4/28/07 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 07gtcs
Yup, that's my scooples 66 fastback. Only reason it doesn't have a scoop is because it is all original according to the year. If I was to hotrod it, and change engine, tranny rear end, etc...I would definitely have a scoop on it
For the same reason I'm keeping my 05 GT original as it came from the factory, scoopless. I think your car should reflect what you want it to be. If you want a scoop on your car that's great! But when I've been to Barrett-Jackson, many cars that are restored as they were when they came off the assembly line are highly valued. But as they say "to each his own". Enjoy!!


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