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Jul 26, 2004 | 05:13 PM

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JspecGC8

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And who are you? Yes it does drop the temperature considerably and if you need numbers do some research. Functionality would mean that it does force air onto the IC. I did say it was a crappy design but it works not well but it works therefore it would be FUNCTIONAL. Also SCC I believe did a comparo between a stock TMIC and an AM TMIC while driving and stopping showing the temperature drop after the car began moving again so again its functional!!

Jul 26, 2004 | 05:27 PM

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I'm not talking about a turbo car, I'm talking about removing the stock plugs on an RS/OS hood, and how much it effects performance, and if it effects it enough to be considered "functional". I don't think that removing the plugs is a "performance mod". Sure it lets the engine breath a bit more - but i don't think it would make a noticable difference.

Why would who I am change anything?

Jul 26, 2004 | 07:12 PM

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Don't worry about it man I dunno even know why I wrote that myself. But yea your right on an RS it would seem most likely it is for looks!!!

Jul 30, 2004 | 08:01 PM

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The hood scoops on non-turbo Subarus were meant for looks, that's it. They are non-functional and probably give you a little more wind resistance.

Aug 3, 2004 | 11:53 AM

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One might ask themselves "Is there anything useful on a Mustang?" before worrying about the scoops.

Aug 3, 2004 | 12:45 PM

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hehehe I just heard that the new Corvette C6 uses leaf springs...I can't believe modern American supercars use such old technology. But then again the C6 is faster than even a Porsche GT3 in a road course so I guess the old tech works.

Aug 3, 2004 | 01:02 PM

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Corvettes have used transverse leaf springs in the rear for years. It's not the traditional leaf springs you see on a truck. The spring is mounted transversely so one end of the spring is mounted to the left rear suspension and the right end to the right rear suspension. It is a fully independant suspension. The front uses coil springs. My fathers 66 vette had this and his C5 does too.

And your right it works. The C5 is a sweet car to dive lots of torque and incredible grip.