SMS red butterfly hood installed
02-09-2010, 07:54 PM
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02-09-2010, 09:08 PM
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I give you major props to have something no one else has. Regardless of how much it costs. Going with the real deal over a replica is legit. Thats one of the reasons why i refuse to buy replica wheels over the real deal. Spend more for a better item.
BTW is that a prepreg hood?
BTW is that a prepreg hood?
02-10-2010, 09:16 AM
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His has an actual FUNCTUNAL butterfly that opens and closes with his throttle...not to mention that it is from Steve Saleen's new company. Bonus points. Plus like he said, super rare. Yours vs his is like my car vs a GT made to look like my car...just not the same
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02-10-2010, 04:28 PM
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Seriously? Does Steve Saleen actually hold any clout at all anymore? He got booted from Saleen and now makes some random a$$ parts for a few different cars. As for the hood, yes its unique but DON'T EVENT TELL ME ITS FUNCTIONAL. They are fake butterflies that operate with the TPS. How the hell does that air get to the throttle body??? from the minimal ducting under the hood?!? doubt it!! I'd love to see that test in a wind tunnel considering the pressure zone above the hood our our cars is already ridiculously turbulant at best. Its a heavy hood with a gimmicky scoop. I would have opted for a function heat extraction hood from someone else.
But to each his own so if you like it and can justify THAT COST to yourself, more power to you. It will definitely be unique! Thats for sure!
But to each his own so if you like it and can justify THAT COST to yourself, more power to you. It will definitely be unique! Thats for sure!