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U12 Bluebird, Pintara & Stanza => the style department => Topic started by: Ammerty on Aug 15, 2006, 01:41AM

Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Aug 15, 2006, 01:41AM
i would make it top mount just so i could have an excuse to get a scoop, lol, but im a dodgy bastard!! actually how do trx's look with a scoop?? i havent seen any, kinda curious. right now im all about looks while im saving up for a ka24de to install. then i will look into the big power side of things.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Chadza on Aug 15, 2006, 04:51PM
oh dear god

someone kill me now.

Some guy has a red trx with a black bonnet scoop in his avatar pic. can't remember the name...buts its around somewhere.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Aug 15, 2006, 06:39PM
nothing wrong with a functional scoop. Just as long as its not the standard 'wrx' look alike item.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Jono on Aug 15, 2006, 10:12PM
IMO something like a wider version of the GU Patrol bonnet scoop would suit the shape of the car.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Aug 16, 2006, 12:12AM
i quite like the forrester sti scoop. I'm pretty sure its different to the wrx one. Maybe its the whole asthetics of the car that make it look different. Might be something to look into since it would actually be functional.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 12, 2006, 02:27PM
Its personal preference, and i had a mate photoshop a WRX scoop onto my car. If i had the picture i would post it for all to see. But be prepared to cop it if you have a bonnet scoop. Hahaha i copped it from Chris' brother at school just for mentioning scoop hehe :P
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Dec 12, 2006, 10:31PM
not if its functional. So when can you show us the pic?
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 13, 2006, 10:25AM
Now :P

(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1452/nissanpintarahoodspoiletj7.jpg)

EDIT: My car is not Granny Spec anymore so dont worry about commenting :P
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 13, 2006, 12:05PM
ricer

thats ugly lol
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 13, 2006, 12:06PM
ricer

thats ugly lol
Hence why i didnt put it on my car :P
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 13, 2006, 12:33PM
i've always said it,

an fc scoop would look good on our cars...

(http://www.rx7.at/Angebote/meszaros/Kep(237).JPG)
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 13, 2006, 01:32PM
Maybe, i still prefer the clean look. If your going the scoop, you need a spoiler :P But thats just me.
Title: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Budgie on Dec 13, 2006, 01:52PM
WRX scoops on a U12 is homo-style... simple as that.

Get a scoop that was designed for the car :P
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Luke on Dec 13, 2006, 02:19PM
My brothers U12 has a scoop on it and we are gunna take it off, its gay. wrecks the whole look of the car. We are also gunna fix that gaping whole in the front bumper.
(http://home.iprimus.com.au/sutton6/jasons car.jpg)

Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 16, 2006, 10:45PM
Ya me no like :P
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Colby on Dec 16, 2006, 11:12PM
I think something more like a vent rather than a scoop would look better.
ie. think Hiro's got some nice looking ones.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: fiatman on Dec 17, 2006, 09:46AM
OK guys heres the dodgy version get an old baking tray cut one end off and weld it on upside down. then paint if your going all out.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Dec 17, 2006, 11:41AM
wouldn't it be more aerodynamic to use a muffin tray with the dishes in it?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Smiley Of Terror on Dec 17, 2006, 02:08PM
my mate had the top half of an Apple 2 computer screen epoxied onto the top of his paddock basher of a Torana... it looked pretty realistic XD
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 17, 2006, 06:29PM
this is getting stupid..

it shouldn't be in this section either.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: MAG86 on Dec 18, 2006, 09:38AM
my mate had the top half of an Apple 2 computer screen epoxied onto the top of his paddock basher of a Torana... it looked pretty realistic XD

about the only thing they're good for....

they make a nice fish aquarium though!
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Dimenx on Dec 27, 2006, 02:56AM
I made a custom and functional scoop in my U12 as you can see in my avatar, but my finish wanst that good, I have to retouch it and repaint the whole car, I'll post a bigger pic when I get home

I was thinking in changing the shape or some mod before repainting the car... any idea?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Sam_Rizvi on Dec 27, 2006, 08:46PM
Its my car that got a Black scoop on it  ;D . I dont give a @#$% if someone likes it or no . I like it n thats all about it. I gona paint it Red Soon. Sorry guyz if u think em a bit rude but i reckon a scoop loox good on a U12 but it should be a desent one !.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 27, 2006, 11:42PM
I have the best scoop.

(http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/3397/p1020312ay9.jpg)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: VHoyt on Dec 28, 2006, 12:53AM
chr1s wins hands down!!!! ;)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 28, 2006, 10:15AM
chr1s wins hands down!!!! ;)
Buttkiss
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 28, 2006, 01:23PM
you jealous?  :P
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Dec 29, 2006, 12:22PM
Not really, i wouldnt want his face in my ass, i dont know about you :P

JUST KIDDING
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Dimenx on Dec 29, 2006, 03:09PM
Here is the photo finally :P

(http://rick.gabxstudios.com/forum/bluebird/with_new_hl.jpg)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Dec 29, 2006, 03:12PM
LOL thats huge !
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: eurisko on Dec 29, 2006, 04:22PM
Is it just me... or does the whole car look out of proportion...

Those look like 13" wheels... the scoop is the size of a door... and that grill.... I dunno.

 :-\
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Dec 29, 2006, 04:23PM
I think that one has lost power due to wind resistance. Your tmic must be as big as the one in my avatar, which is just an fmic resting on the rocker  :D
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Dimenx on Dec 30, 2006, 12:38AM
my wheels are 13"  :'(

I have a hole under that scoop and the air filter with a custom housing in there
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Jono on Jan 1, 2007, 10:58PM
Wow... huge scoop.


Is your windscreen tinted?  8)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Dimenx on Jan 3, 2007, 07:40AM
yup is tinted
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 7, 2007, 02:32PM
Here is the photo finally :P

(http://rick.gabxstudios.com/forum/bluebird/with_new_hl.jpg)

that is the uglyiest looking scoop i have ever seen...actually the whole car looks horrible

putting it nicely

Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 7, 2007, 02:59PM
I dont see you posting your ideas and little projects to let other people see? So stop bagging him for doing something different. You may not like it, but if he does then its all good. And i think if the car was resprayed in a nice new finish and a few other little things done, it wouldnt look as bad as you make it out to be. Give him a break for standing out hey?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 8, 2007, 09:03PM
MISS HIM! How could i miss that coming, the scoop would swollow a whale and the wheels couldnt crush an ant.


And bill i have posted heaps on whats happening with my motor and given advice you should check the site out more
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 8, 2007, 09:17PM
I have read ALOT of the site, i go through it every time i am on the internet. All i have seen is you "talking" about your engine, and bagging things. Be constructive and its fine, but all you do is bag him. "Whole car looks horrible" / "Ugliest scoop ever" / "Putting it nicely" .... Real cool.

Your engine is teh crapiest thing ever worked on, your taste is so shit. Putting it nicely.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 8, 2007, 09:24PM
lol

ok i guess i took it a little too far

yeah kas suck lol
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 8, 2007, 09:27PM
and dude the topic is "dodgey ideas" you would have to exspect some critisism
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 8, 2007, 09:33PM
Yeah, glad we could both sort it out, but constructive criticism is always better for both parties in the end. I read about your engine and it would be nice to see it come through as you say. Back on topic now.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Jan 8, 2007, 09:38PM
anymore pics, i wanna see something crazy!!
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 8, 2007, 09:42PM
no worries bill

the funniest scoop i seen was a push bike helmet duck taped to the bonnet it was halarious :D

Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Jan 9, 2007, 09:20AM
to me, all u12's look ugly (aussie delivered ones) but once they are lowered with some NICE wheels... they look fucken sex.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Dimenx on Jan 11, 2007, 09:47AM
I know that my wheels sux but it works just fine for now and I can burn some tires without worrying about the cost of a new set of tires, but yeah, it looks awful and doesnt have good grips.

Back on topic, that scoop was my first fiber glass project, all was done from scratch about 2 years ago, and I made it that size (width) because I wanted it to look part of the car and not like a glued aftermarket add on (dont know if i explained myself),  maybe Im talking BS but that was my idea, and criticism are welcome.

Im going to respray the car, but first I want to know how to improve the look of the scoop or any other part of the car, so comments and criticisms are welcome
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 11, 2007, 11:22AM
Yeah aftermarket scoops i believe are too thin, and dont even suit the car.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Jack on Jan 11, 2007, 01:41PM
WRX scoops on a U12 is homo-style... simple as that.

 >:(
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 11, 2007, 03:20PM
What is that quote supposed to mean? Its already been brought up that it doesnt look good..?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: gach2 on Jan 17, 2007, 02:26PM
i got a wrx scoop on ma trx and i rekon it looks good.
http://img246.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image298al8.jpg
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Taiwan Corsair on Jan 17, 2007, 04:20PM
I actually reckon that looks good. On that colour is doesn't stand out too much for some reason. Pity the number plates in your state are bright yellow though!

Rather than a scoop, what do people think of the idea of small vents in the front corners of the bonnet? I've been thinking for some time about that and had the idea that letting fresh air circulate around the area where the air intake and air box are may help to stop them heating up so much... and you couls put one on the other side to make it symetrical. Don't know if it'd work though. Any comments??
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: BILL*69 on Jan 18, 2007, 11:10AM
Yeah your scoop doesnt look too bad, but i still believe unless its functional i would prefer the clean look.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: SSS on Jan 18, 2007, 11:40AM
aircooled rocker cover huh?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Jan 18, 2007, 01:40PM
lol well i like it - nice scoop man
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Jan 18, 2007, 05:33PM
Quote
aircooled rocker cover huh?

giggle heh

as eurisko would say, "kids these days" LOL
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Jan 18, 2007, 05:40PM
lol check this one out:

(http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m223/ammerty/bmw2.jpg)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Jan 18, 2007, 05:42PM
if that was my bm and my mates did that prank to me, i'd spew.

f it, id' spew if it was done to my trx !
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Jan 18, 2007, 05:55PM
if that was my bm and my mates did that prank to me, i'd spew.

f it, id' spew if it was done to my trx !

lol i would too
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: SMI7HY on Jan 18, 2007, 05:58PM
edit: sorry doesnt matter
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Jono on Jan 20, 2007, 09:11PM
I did a cardboard body kit on my mate's Colt a while back. It looked quite good after a half a carton of rum :P
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: trxnut on Jan 21, 2007, 10:01PM
I did a cardboard body kit on my mate's Colt a while back. It looked quite good after a half a carton of rum :P

lol
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: rathies on Jan 21, 2007, 11:05PM
man i so wanted to do a cardboard bodykit for fun. just so i could go over a speed hump and it would all fall off. But yeh effort comes into that.
I had a couple of mates litter my car with electrical tape one day when I left them for 20 minutes. that was pretty funny. Racing stripes up the side, big HKS decal all sorts of shiz. The marks are still on my bonnet too
 :(
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Ammerty on Jan 25, 2007, 02:38AM
lol i remember that, bloody reece n cale!!
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: kebbo on Jun 28, 2007, 06:52PM
this is my setup

(http://users.bigpond.net.au/kebbo/pinny%20front.jpg)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: chr1S on Jun 28, 2007, 07:46PM
lol!

it would look ok if it was bigger and blended into the bonnet, without that other vent on the right...
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: hrmmmm on Jun 28, 2007, 09:19PM


Rather than a scoop, what do people think of the idea of small vents in the front corners of the bonnet? I've been thinking for some time about that and had the idea that letting fresh air circulate around the area where the air intake and air box are may help to stop them heating up so much... and you couls put one on the other side to make it symetrical. Don't know if it'd work though. Any comments??

I too like vents as opposed to a scoop. Sydney Special Vehicles have vents for early-mid 90's falcon's. (EL GT I think). They are functional/unfunctional depending on what you want. They have three area's? inlayed with silver mesh. They also have cosworth sierra vent's which I think would look good on the front corner's of the bonnet. Although I would like to see them done/photoshopped on before I got it done.

Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: bones on Jun 28, 2007, 09:50PM
kebbo..mate love that scoop on the right....just what im lookin for...how did you come to acquire such a scoop...?havin trouble findin sommat similar...
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Carbon-goodness on Jun 30, 2007, 12:25AM
LOL, gotta love the newbies/juniors and their wacky scoops/vents!  :P   ;)   :D

....i used to be one!  :o

anywho, makes the car look.... unique....

....any noticable increase of power?  :P  ;)

even any noticable "sucking sound" of air? cos thats kewl!  8)   :D   ::)
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: dave-trx on Jul 19, 2007, 03:39AM
The only TRX I have seen with a scoop that looked any good was the 1 that appears on the front page every so often, that has the VK group A scoop in it.
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Kranzy on Jul 19, 2007, 02:15PM
(http://www.antrx.com/images/randimg/random10.jpg)

That one?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Byas on Jul 19, 2007, 04:04PM
yeah that one on the right? any idea who owns it? cause i want it...
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Kranzy on Jul 19, 2007, 04:16PM
Not sure who owns it, i had the option of that scoop on my car when i bought it and personally when i saw it i thought it looked very average. But each to their own...
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Budgie on Jul 19, 2007, 06:45PM
SSS-R scoop or nothing asshats! :P
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Byas on Jul 19, 2007, 10:19PM
Not sure who owns it, i had the option of that scoop on my car when i bought it and personally when i saw it i thought it looked very average. But each to their own...

yeah IMO its one of the nicest trx's ive seen. not sure what it looks like from any other angles though...

and on the topic of bonnet scoops... chris do you even have a bonnet or what?
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Carbon-goodness on Jul 20, 2007, 12:08AM
maybe chris is waiting for the "rite" bonnet scoop to come along....  :P   ;)   :D
Title: Re: Dodgy bonnet scoop ideas...!
Post by: Byas on Jul 20, 2007, 12:41AM
haha... so im taking that as a no? i guess in a round a bout sorta way it improves your air intake  :P