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Old 04-20-2009, 10:36 PM
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Default Too over the top? Side scoops/louvers

Recently, I've been on something of an "all show, no go" tear... Every mod has me building confidence that I can do almost anything to my car. Next on the list is apparently a set of matching side scoops and louvers by Cervinis.

Here is a pic of the car as it sits now. I'm wondering about adding the C-series side scoops along with the Cervinis quarter louvers for that "quad-scoop" look. I think it's a lot more edgy than the slotted louver look with plain doors.



So try to imagine the look I'm going for. Too over the top? I want to be edgy, but I really don't want to be "all show, no go." For me, the scoops are just a really awesome touch.

Also, do I have enough clearance between the curve of the door panel and my rocker stripe to install a side scoop? Or is my rocker stripe too high for the side scoop to be installed. I'd say there's about 1/8-1/4" of space there. Here's a pic for reference.



For those of you who have these (or other) side scoops, how much room do you need in the area I'm referring to?

Thanks!

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Old 04-20-2009, 11:05 PM
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One of my club members had the same setup before he totaled his car. It looked agressive but not over the top.
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I think it would look quite appropriate on your car. Not too over the top.
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Old 04-21-2009, 02:43 AM
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It'll look great. I have CDC's quarter window louvers and am installing my C-Series scoops on wednsday, assuming they're painted by then. I taped them temporarily to my car before paint to see what it was going to look like, and took some pics. If you think it would help your decision I can post them up. And yes, you'll have enough room with your stripes there, the scoops are pretty much flush with the "C-Curve" behind the door
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Old 04-21-2009, 03:23 AM
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Trust me it will look great!...go for it!...if installing yourself get adhesive promoter too.
if you want pics let me know I like to pic *****
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Originally Posted by mygt500
Trust me it will look great!...go for it!...if installing yourself get adhesive promoter too.
if you want pics let me know I like to pic *****
+1 Its true he is a picture *****
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i say go for it andrew! i think it will make ur car look way more mean!!!
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Originally Posted by mygt500
Trust me it will look great!...go for it!...if installing yourself get adhesive promoter too.
if you want pics let me know I like to pic *****
I used that adhesive promoter on the chin...in an inadequately ventilated garage... my head was spinning after 30 seconds of exposure. That crap doesn't mess around. You wouldn't happen to know exactly what kind of 3M adhesive promoter it is would you? Or is it all the same stuff? and.. Pics please!

Originally Posted by staggolee
It'll look great. I have CDC's quarter window louvers and am installing my C-Series scoops on wednsday, assuming they're painted by then. I taped them temporarily to my car before paint to see what it was going to look like, and took some pics. If you think it would help your decision I can post them up. And yes, you'll have enough room with your stripes there, the scoops are pretty much flush with the "C-Curve" behind the door
Awesome thanks for the info. Those pics would be great! Please post!


Stage3Motorsports has a package deal: $750 for quarter scoops and side scoops painted. They claim their paint job to be "show quality" and "perfect." I think I'm going to do this...

Thanks all
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Alright here's the pics, hope they help some:



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Originally Posted by CutterWolf
+1 Its true he is a picture *****
The first step in recovery is admitting you have a problem....
Originally Posted by East87
I used that adhesive promoter on the chin...in an inadequately ventilated garage... my head was spinning after 30 seconds of exposure. That crap doesn't mess around. You wouldn't happen to know exactly what kind of 3M adhesive promoter it is would you? Or is it all the same stuff? and.. Pics please!



Awesome thanks for the info. Those pics would be great! Please post!


Stage3Motorsports has a package deal: $750 for quarter scoops and side scoops painted. They claim their paint job to be "show quality" and "perfect." I think I'm going to do this...

Thanks all
You can use the same stuff you used for the chin......157db has a link and pic of the correct stuff...cant remember the number and its in a tube. I will check
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