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Apr 23, 2004 | 02:20 PM

RAAZ227

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STi Hood Scoop

Ok.. when I bought my '04 WRX I asked the dealer to throw in a STi hood scoop. Well, they did. Painted and all for free. The reason for getting it was I like the look and also for future i/c upgrade that I will be doing. It also helps cool the i/c and engine bay a little better.

My question is.... Does any of the STi owners notice at high speeds that the hood scoop "flaps" up and down? It is not drastic, I just notice it on windy days and driving at high speeds. It is bolted down correctly it's just the hood flexes. I know the hood is alumn. and it is a little more flimsey then a standard steel hood. Let me know if this happens to you???

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Apr 23, 2004 | 02:33 PM

Nick Koan

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Not an STi owner, but my I see the same thing in my friends cars with STi scoops.

Apr 23, 2004 | 02:39 PM

Eternal-E

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does anyone know if the 02-03 STI scoop flaps like this? i'm looking into getting one for my 03.

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Apr 23, 2004 | 02:52 PM

SlickmisterN

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Yes, this is normal.

Apr 23, 2004 | 03:01 PM

RAAZ227

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Cool...Cool!

I just wanted to make sure, cause I didnt think there was any reinforcement needed on the STi's

Apr 24, 2004 | 03:22 PM

gdogg

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just make sure not to go 130+ mph. . . it will fly off-just got mine replaced....

i'm kidding

actually there are quite enough bolts to hold it in place. the more flexible it is the better. allows flex so there is less stress on the hood.

Apr 24, 2004 | 05:48 PM

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Originally posted by Eternal-E
does anyone know if the 02-03 STI scoop flaps like this? i'm looking into getting one for my 03.

it doesnt really flap that much. you can see that it moves around a little bit but not enough to bother you.

Apr 24, 2004 | 08:27 PM

slvrsti

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it does move around so does the hood ,but everything else is in the rear view so i guess i'll live w/it

Apr 24, 2004 | 11:03 PM

CRAWLWRX

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Hey do you need a splitter with the sti scoop on an 03 stock intercooler? or does it bolt up to the stock one?

Apr 25, 2004 | 07:03 AM

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well if it bothers you enough you could just get hood pins couldnt you?but im not sure that would look right on a sti.

Apr 25, 2004 | 01:19 PM

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03 hood scoop

My 03 STi hood scoop resonates only during high speed with CROSS WIND. I have Zerosports splitter that does not have a rubber skirt to seal the air but the stainless steel skirt actually comes very close to the TMIC. The splitter is actually for the larger STi TMIC but for my stock TMIC there is a gap ( opening) of 2 cm over the turbo side of the intercooler ( the other side is flush) that can let some extra air to pass through and prevent heat soak od this area.

Apr 25, 2004 | 07:04 PM

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wow, how did u get a free sti hood scoop and painted?? which subaru dealer is this? steven creeks? bahaha, jk =(

Apr 26, 2004 | 06:31 AM

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RAAZ227

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Originally posted by SkylineR35GTRx
wow, how did u get a free sti hood scoop and painted?? which subaru dealer is this? steven creeks? bahaha, jk =(

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