ZGrand

For those that have installed one of the ABS "fake" hood scoops on their car, how have they held up over time? Do they warp or get "wavy" from the heat or sun? I'd hate to drill holes in my hood only to have a bad-looking hood scoop in a couple of years.

Thanks.

jz78817

plain ABS does tend to deform over time and with exposure to heat. I wouldn't want it for a hood scoop, fake or not. a better option (and what the OEs would typically use) is a blend called PCABS which isa mix of polycarbonate and ABS plastic. If higher mechanical strength is needed, it can be found with 10-20% glass fiber fill (GF-10 or GF-20.)

ZGrand

Interesting. All of the scoops I see on line just say they are ABS. Are there ones made of something else? I prefer it to be pre-painted. Example:

PNYXPRESS

I have a factory Roush scoop off an 07 on my fox and its held up just fine to the Florida elements just fine. Its been on the car four 4 yrs and have always sat outside.

808muscle

I love my fake scoop!! Its been on my car for at least 3 years with no issues in the hot Maui climate. I only used doube stick tape to apply it. No warping or anything.

ZGrand

Thanks for the replies!