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Interior/Exterior M7 Extractor Scoop Install/Repaint

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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:00 AM
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M7 Extractor Scoop Install/Repaint

Here is the kit
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:05 AM
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Since it doesn't look like I can post multipule pics, I'll have to do this one at a time. Here is Before 1
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:07 AM
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After with headlight rings painted and M7 Scoop installed
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:09 AM
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Another after
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:11 AM
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:14 AM
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Back Side of Hood
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:17 AM
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Other painting. All work done by Luis at Glimpse Auto Body in Orlando.
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 11:38 AM
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Nice job!
Though I must say that it's somewhat visually distracting that the 'in-scoop' is offset to where the intercooler actually sits, but the 'out-scoop' is centered in the hood.
Did you create a drain for the bottom deflector?
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 12:21 PM
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The Scoop "In" inlet area is actually centered on the inter-cooler while the extractor opening is wider than the inter-cooler on the driver side. The deflector is open on one side to let water drain past the important stuff.
I have not installed the deflector yet as I am waiting for a valve cover to refinish and do both at the same time. I powder coated the deflector and stock brackets as shown here
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 05:21 PM
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whatever.......................
 
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Old 11-16-2007 | 05:22 PM
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You should mold it into the hood so there aren't any gaps
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 03:47 AM
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Thanks for the idea RallyMini. I am going to try the M7 mount first. They included standoffs with the kit to get the diverter right up to the scoop.
I'll take some measurements and go from there. It won't rain here until April
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 10:53 AM
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I just meant mold the scoop itself into the hood
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 02:10 PM
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I am not talented enough to do molding. I think the scoop is bolted flush with the hood.
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 02:54 PM
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What is the point of this mod?

Is there a problem in the design of the DFIC that this corrects?
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 03:03 PM
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The painted headlight rings look good
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 07:26 PM
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What is the point of this mod?

Is there a problem in the design of the DFIC that this corrects?
It's all about the FLOW baby!

 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 07:37 PM
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It's all about the FLOW baby!

Cash Flow?
 
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Old 11-17-2007 | 08:03 PM
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After with headlight rings painted and M7 Scoop installed
In this image it looks as if there are gaps. Is this just an artifact of the lighting or are there really gaps between the hood and the exit scoop?

Could you take some photos along the plane of the hood please. I'm curious how much this stands off. We keep seeing top down photos. I'd like to see some from the front and side. Close ups would be best.

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Old 11-18-2007 | 05:17 AM
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The edges are pretty tight. The center has the gap shown ( enough to slide
a piece of paper through, but not more). I don't know if it could have been manufactured better or ground to fit better. It isn't bothering me. I hope that it doesn't offend anyone.
 
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Looks very functional with keeping underhood temps down Im getting one!
 

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Old 05-31-2008 | 07:02 AM
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looks very nice and blended perfectly - clearly you spent time matching up strips ect....

Car looks great.
 
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Old 05-31-2008 | 07:30 AM
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looks good. i probalby wouldnt want one on my car cause i like the smooth blend look.so i guess the stock look..
but props for you..still does look awesome indeed
 
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Old 07-25-2008 | 08:38 AM
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DFIC Exit Scoop

Looks great...thinking of adding it too...
 
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Old 07-25-2008 | 10:26 AM
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I would have to agree with blending it into the hood. Looks like to big of a step up for me. You did a great job with the stripes!
 


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