Reverse Scoop

[Bytes]

Anyone have any experience of one of these? The scoop on the Hawkeye bonnet has a missing 'slat' and I quite fancy replacing it with a reverse one. The boot is already spoilerless.

Any thoughts or suggestions as to where to look for one of these? I've found a few for classics and newage before hawks, but not seen any that'll fit my bonnet

Car has FMIC already...

[Steve_PPP]

Find a sport bonnet and get it painted? Would look good with a spoilerless boot

Found this on google, but you're right, there's more options for bug/blob than hawk isn't there....

[Bytes]

Thanks for looking Steve

I'm chatting with CarBen Fibre Creations via PM on SN to see what they can offer. http://www.carbenfibrecreations.co.uk/store/index.php

I have a replacement scoop to replace the current one, but it is in white and would need spraying...

[scooby doo]

On a hawk they look ace, go for it

[oiler]

Hi Bytes got a carbon one from Litchfields

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by oiler

ooooh i'm liking that

[Bytes]

Yep, me likes too Do you have any more info please oiler?

[alfa male]

Matt B of Pole Position breakers has a used, good condition carbon Charge Speed one of these for sale at the mo, £200.

Dunno if thats good or not? but thought it may be worth a post.

[Bytes]

Thanks, I'll take a look ... but £200 was more than I wanted to spend

[Ginola]

Quite interested in this, been reading a lot about flow through and under bonnet temps/water and charge temps and how the scoop affects it when FMIC is fitted, extra turbulence reduced low pressure zones etc.

Thought about blanking it off under the scoop to maintain the look but not sure if this will cause some serious turbulence and act like a dirty great brake (not that doesn't already do that!)

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Quite interested in this, been reading a lot about flow through and under bonnet temps/water and charge temps and how the scoop affects it when FMIC is fitted, extra turbulence reduced low pressure zones etc.

Thought about blanking it off under the scoop to maintain the look but not sure if this will cause some serious turbulence and act like a dirty great brake (not that doesn't already do that!)

Tough one as for me, the scoop is a big part of a Wrx's identity. Does it really make THAT much difference? Not like changing it will put seconds on the clock when tracking or drag racing it, will it?!

[oldskool]

so true about identity - you know youre in a fun car when you see that scoop in front of you - gotta say if I had a black or silver scoob id be considering a fmic and a de scoop and de spoiler and some plain colour wheels for the ultimate sleeper look ... unfortunately mine being wr blue its never gonna be a sleeper

[Bytes]

Originally Posted by alfa male

Matt B of Pole Position breakers has a used, good condition carbon Charge Speed one of these for sale at the mo, £200.

Dunno if thats good or not? but thought it may be worth a post.

Thanks for finding the scoop alfa

This is the sort of thing I'm looking for, but I need one for a Hawkeye bonnet, so don't know if this JDM Blobeye one will fit. Also, still undecided whether to go carbon fibre or fibreglass painted blue to match the bonnet.

Any thoughts on standing water ingress? Car is not garaged, so open to elements ...

[Bytes]

Or there's this style from HT Autos (Bugeye this time)



The 'identity' issue is interesting, but I'm taking the line that this car is already highly modified as it was originally a UK300 no. 223. Considering the front end Hawkeye conversion and the despoilered boot, I thought... in for a penny...

[oldskool]

oh wow it was a bug !!! lol I didn't realise ,, great job so far then it looks awesome

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Bytes

Or there's this style from HT Autos (Bugeye this time)

Not a fan of this style really, just looks too bulky and breaks up the lines of the bonnet.

[simonairheadz]

Dont you think that the scoop and spoiler is everything that wanting a scoobies about

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Bytes

Or there's this style from HT Autos (Bugeye this time)



The 'identity' issue is interesting, but I'm taking the line that this car is already highly modified as it was originally a UK300 no. 223. Considering the front end Hawkeye conversion and the despoilered boot, I thought... in for a penny...

Wow, I didn't know that! Yes, it's far from original (as in parts) or standard now The Identity thing is my personal conondrum. The pics with the reverse scoop look lovely just not sure if I'd do it to mine.

[Ginola]

Originally Posted by ScoobyStu

Tough one as for me, the scoop is a big part of a Wrx's identity. Does it really make THAT much difference? Not like changing it will put seconds on the clock when tracking or drag racing it, will it?!

On the autobahn, places like spa etc maybe a few 10ths, but it's more about the cooling benefits than anything else. The scoop creates a big pressure build up behind the engine/rad which had a negative effect on air movement through the FMIC/Radiator... I too prefer the scoop for the look on the wr blue coloured cars like mine, but i know there are substantial cooling benefits to the reverse scoop/flat bonnet.

[ScoobyStu]

Originally Posted by Ginola

On the autobahn, places like spa etc maybe a few 10ths, but it's more about the cooling benefits than anything else. The scoop creates a big pressure build up behind the engine/rad which had a negative effect on air movement through the FMIC/Radiator... I too prefer the scoop for the look on the wr blue coloured cars like mine, but i know there are substantial cooling benefits to the reverse scoop/flat bonnet.

Interesting stuff, didn't know any of that although all perfectly logical. Food for thought should I go stage two for sure.....

[Bytes]

Found this on ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMP...item339048ed67

Anyone know of the seller?

[C. J.]

No but worth a gamble

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by C. J.

No but worth a gamble

Agree with C.J.

[scooby doo]

snap it up mate

[Bytes]

The ad doesn't give much info other than

I HAVE FOR SALE A REVERSED FRONT SCOOP FROM ROGER CLARK MOTORSPORT A MUST FOR BIG HORSE POWER CARS WITH FRONT MOUNTED INTERCOOLER HAS ONLY BEEN ON CAR 6 MONTHS SO LIKE NEW

I can't find a Hawk reverse scoop on RCM website either. But, if the price stays low, it may be worth a risk

[Bolesroor]

Originally Posted by Bytes

The ad doesn't give much info other than



I can't find a Hawk reverse scoop on RCM website either. But, if the price stays low, it may be worth a risk

You could ring RCM to see if they sell them?

[Anger]

All the rcm ones I've seen have been carbon

[Bytes]

Won it

The last few seconds felt like I was a passenger with 'Big E' as the adrenaline was flowing

I managed to speak to someone at RCM who confirmed they did make them, but there were none listed on their website. I also found out the retail price and am pleased with the winning bid

[scooby doo]

Awesome

[scotty]

Good price you got it for aswell .

[Ginola]

Nice one! looking forward to seeing this on your car

[Bytes]

Originally Posted by Ginola

Nice one! looking forward to seeing this on your car

I may need to use your oven first

[Bytes]

Finally arrived .... and trial fitted ....








Apologies for the unwashed look of the car

Looks to be a good fit, but I am a bit concerned about rain getting in to the engine bay when the car's standing.

[Hongkongfooi]

looks good. get a cover if worried about the rain

[scooby doo]

Nice, I had to get a cover when I bought my evo was bought

[Anger]

Never covered the Evo's, classics or Blobs... Never had any problems

Rain goes down the scoop when driving

[Bytes]

Took the car for a drive ...

[Steve_PPP]

Looks good

[scooby doo]

I like and different