paul ashton Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Got a J-spec and am in the process of buying a bonnet with UK scoop.Very surprised at the amount of people getting rid of them for a 'cleaner look'.Am i alone on this one cos i think they look the b****ks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 They do look the bollox and make your car go faster!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'm getting my scoop and ancillaries back off my Fiesta mate who thankfully decided not to bother fitting it That'll be for sale soon if anyone's interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraudi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'm getting my scoop and ancillaries back off my Fiesta mate who thankfully decided not to bother fitting it That'll be for sale soon if anyone's interested? I'd be interested in the scoop. Is it a replica one? Do you know if they are hard to fit? And price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl0s Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'd be interested in the scoop. Is it a replica one? Do you know if they are hard to fit? And price? It's the one I took off my UK spec car, not a replica/grp one. No idea about the other questions yet I'll come back to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 It's the one I took off my UK spec car, not a replica/grp one. No idea about the other questions yet I'll come back to you. I will buy it off you mate if the deal falls through... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 See HERE for fitting guide. I can supply these new (genuine Toyota assembly, including rain guard and fittings) if anyone wants details please contact me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Contact you via PM Nic? Or email at the bottom of your note? Can you supply them ready sprayed as per Toyota's colours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Contact you via PM Nic? Or email at the bottom of your note? Can you supply them ready sprayed as per Toyota's colours? I've just sent you a pm Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Thanks Nic - just replied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 I'd be interested in the scoop. Is it a replica one? Do you know if they are hard to fit? And price? Bought one on ebay for about $50 but only fibreglass mould,needs fitting painting etc so posted a thread on this site a couple of days ago and in the process of buying one of someone for #150,alot less hassle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraudi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Bought one on ebay for about $50 but only fibreglass mould,needs fitting painting etc so posted a thread on this site a couple of days ago and in the process of buying one of someone for #150,alot less hassle. Just waiting for a price from Carlos....if not alot of difference I think I will just order it off Nic along with a TRD spoiler....Cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Got a J-spec and am in the process of buying a bonnet with UK scoop.Very surprised at the amount of people getting rid of them for a 'cleaner look'.Am i alone on this one cos i think they look the b****ks. Dude fitted UK scoop to my JSpec back in 2003. He did a thread on here showing the fitting of it. It might be of interest to any of you guys thinking about it : http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=13098 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 There is not much functional reason to retrofit the UK Scoop --- at least without the rest of the original air ducting. If anything, it will disturb airflow over the bonnet and create in the bay a region of high pressure where there is meant to be none. In my view the engine bay airflow is questionable to begin with, and I wouldn't want to disturb it further. Much better would be to fit a vent, a bit after the radiator core. That should help far more (if you can tackle rainwater) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supraudi Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Dude fitted UK scoop to my JSpec back in 2003. He did a thread on here showing the fitting of it. It might be of interest to any of you guys thinking about it : http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=13098 In light of what JohnA says on the reply belows yours Jake, how you experienced any problems? How much did DUDE charge you if you dont mind me asking....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Jake did your scoop come pre-painted from Toyota? I think they do, but just wanted to double check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 In light of what JohnA says on the reply belows yours Jake, how you experienced any problems? How much did DUDE charge you if you dont mind me asking....... I think John meant that just fitting a scoop without the ducting underneath (a la GRP copy), would not be a good idea. If you fitted a complete Toyota scoop assembly, with all the ducting underneath, then it will be the same as the UK spec bonnet, so will not cause any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 In light of what JohnA says on the reply belows yours Jake, how you experienced any problems? It's been on over 2 years now. I haven't had any problems at all. John always sees the negative side of everything, ignore him How much did DUDE charge you if you dont mind me asking.......£200 IIRC but that included painting it - they don't come ready painted. Jake did your scoop come pre-painted from Toyota? I think they do No mate, it was unpainted. It was a genuine Toyota item - in case that was the next question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 ... John always sees the negative side of everything, ignore him . Ignore him indeed. He's a killjoy, a parade rainmaker Example: when facing mahoosive 19" wheels with rubber strips worth ££££ he only sees the easy damage from potholes and the knackered wheel bearings --- not the bling and the splendour. Stick him in your 'ignore' list, and live your life to the full:Pling: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Yeah but John, on this occaision we're just trying to uprate our lowly j-car's specifcation towards the zenith that is the UK spec Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 You should start with the dildoes then, and move to the rest of the car. Seriously, if I had a choice between the stock (fully ducted) scoop and a decent vent, the vent would win every time. The underbonnet temps are simply horrific, ambient + 40C is the norm these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Yeah but it's the height of summer over in Micronesia at the moment, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 It depends on which island you're on. Large Federation, innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul ashton Posted March 29, 2006 Author Share Posted March 29, 2006 150,full bonnet with scoop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
npotts Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 150,full bonnet with scoop. You bought a full bonnet with a scoop in for £150??? Off here?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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