Side Scoops
01-12-2011, 06:24 PM
#14
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Hi Everyone! New to the forum and want to ask a question about the side scoops on a 2011. I have a grey GT Premium (comfort package and 19" wheel package) and I had the dealer install side scoops and quarter window louvers. They mounted the side scoops by lining up the bottom body contour, so they are about 1/2" too low. They painted only the outside of the window louvers, so through the windows, you see black louvers with grey fingerprints. The dealer said they would take the louvers off, paint the insides and remount them. OK by me. The questions is, should I let them attempt to move the side scoops to the proper position or are they more likely to mess it up by trying? They are stuck on with 3M body tape as far as I know. What do you think or what would you do?
01-12-2011, 08:19 PM
#16
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1. Using a Dry-Erase Marker, measure 1/2 in down from the center body line parrallel to the door handle and make a mark. In addition measure and mark 1/4 in from the door's vertical bodyline towards the rear of the vehicle. These markings will be used as a guide for the following steps and installation of the side scoop (Image 2&3).............Those images show how to measure and make the marks.
Those two marks fixed the upper left corner of the driver-side scoop. I would say the dealer followed the instructions just like I did. Not sure what the instructions were for your side scoops Ace?
01-12-2011, 09:05 PM
#18
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WA
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Hi Everyone! New to the forum and want to ask a question about the side scoops on a 2011. I have a grey GT Premium (comfort package and 19" wheel package) and I had the dealer install side scoops and quarter window louvers. They mounted the side scoops by lining up the bottom body contour, so they are about 1/2" too low. They painted only the outside of the window louvers, so through the windows, you see black louvers with grey fingerprints. The dealer said they would take the louvers off, paint the insides and remount them. OK by me. The questions is, should I let them attempt to move the side scoops to the proper position or are they more likely to mess it up by trying? They are stuck on with 3M body tape as far as I know. What do you think or what would you do?
They F'ed up on the install. Make them fix the mistakes. You paid a pretty penny for that gorgeous ride and should never have to settle for sub-par work from the dealer.
01-13-2011, 12:37 PM
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
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Weren't you worried ACE when you first got your car that the dealer might've sold you one that was repaired or repainted? The dealer had to have installed some equipment on your car because there is no way in the world to order a V6 direct from Ford with the California Special bumper and Boss Stripes. Maybe the dealer installed the side scoops when they did those?
01-13-2011, 03:23 PM
#20
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: New Mexico
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Wow, this forum is great! Thanks for all the input. ACE, the CS I saw on the lot had the scoops positioned like yours right up to the contour line, so I figured that was the correct position. After reading the installation instructions provided by RadioGuy, I can see why they were positioned as they are by the dealer. Probably OK either way. The photos of the window louvers really don't show that they are black ABS on the inside and you can see grey paint fingerprints. THAT, I will definitely have the dealer fix. I'm leery of having the scoops removed and repositioned when they are in the correct position according to the installation instructions. The dealer did offer to move them, but with the new information, I'll let it go. Less trauma to my new new ride! Note to self: Next time, buy the parts and take them to a good body shop for painting and installation as suggested earlier by FifthWind. Thanks again to all who responded - I value your input. I was overcome by circumstances this week, but will probably get to the dealer next week for the louvers.