05-09 Exterior Modifications Making Your '05 Stand Out from the Crowd

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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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I ordered the Cali dream hood which is functional. If it doesn't help the car or at least have the potential to help the car then I don't want it.
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Old Jan 22, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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I would consider one if it were functional and skinned in aluminum.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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If I were looking at a car with Hood Scoops, I would like them to have a purpose other than just looks, but it would not be a deal breaker if they were non-functional.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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I like all scoops functional and non functional!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:55 AM
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I prefer one that is functional. The California Dream Hood really has my attention. I think it looks downright mean
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:22 AM
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Sure it would be great if it's functional... but it doesn't have to be! If you find one that you think will look good on your car, get it whether it's functional or not! After all, most of us have some sort of rear spoiler on our cars, either factory or aftermarket, which really aren't functional unless you are driving at speeds in excess of 100mph (IMO)...
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 05:28 AM
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Functional all the way.
Now if it came factory with a non-functional I may leave it, but adding one to me it makes no sense to just add"deco".

RK Sport ram air hood, ducting ties right into my Steeda CAI

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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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I put down that it had to be functional but more importantly, it needs to look like it belongs on the hood and was not just an afterthought. I would prefer it be a little more rounded on the edges and blend into the hood nicely.

As a side note, I would rather see the Shelby Cobra with a hood scoop than those cheesey vents that are on there now.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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It would have to be functional.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 08:13 AM
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About 99% of the hood scoops I've seen on Mustangs have been pretty non-functional. I have no problem with that, each to their own. I like my hood scoopless though.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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If I had my choice I'd rather have a plain hood or a functional scoop that would be subtle like the concept hood. Tack on scoops are just so TACKY !
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Voted for functional but if it looks cool enough then it's ok too.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 10:25 AM
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For me, I would want a functional scoop. But I don't mind if others have a non-functional scoop.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by MOstang@January 22, 2006, 1:55 PM
Substance over style--no sense in adding one if it isn't functional.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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I voted funtional. With that in mind, I will be getting the CDC Shaker system added to my car within the first few months, after it arrives in the next few weeks. I love that scoop.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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I have a functional Saleen aluminum heat extraction hood. I also have a Saleen blower under it.
Having a non-functional scoop is like stuffing a sock down the front of your drawers. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/laugh.gif[/img]
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Functional if taking the time to do an "add-on", but would take non-functional if tastefully offered from the factory. Waiting on a "V6 Shaker" for my 'Vert, but getting antsy as Winter slowly cralls towards Spring. Hood up-grade over a "tack-on" scoop though, could be in the future.
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 01:22 PM
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Give me a shaker hoodscoop or give me death. 'nuf said
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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Give me a shaker hoodscoop or give me death. 'nuf said
I agree....Now if they would just make one for my V6 !!!!
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Old Jan 23, 2006 | 04:12 PM
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This is a two prong question. If I'm spending the extra money for a scoop then I would prefer it to be functional but, if it comes from the factory with a non functional scoop I wouldn't turn it down.
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