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carl0s
18-12-04, 00:52
right, it's just occured to me that all you girls and boys who fit scoops to your j-spec cars might just be sticking it on top of the bonnet.

my bonnet is knackered and I was going to get a j-spec and fit my existing scoop and anciliaries (ducting) to it.

Is this possible? Bearing in mind it will mean cutting a square out of the bonnet :eek:

I don't think it would be a great idea to just stick the scoop on top without the ducting. Don't know if this will affect the steel turbos, besides my car already has a j-spec front bumper and I don't want it to be too abnormal in case I ever try to sell it.
migster
18-12-04, 01:08
And what is the difference in a j-spec front bumper and Uk then ...
TBH the J-spec bonnet has the bracing for a UK scoop just not the outer skin cutout so i can't see this beeing a prob with a little trimming:thumbs:
carl0s
18-12-04, 01:16
Originally posted by migster
And what is the difference in a j-spec front bumper and Uk then ...

just the headlamp washers.

I don't want to end up with a car that has all 'incorrect' bodyparts on it if you see what I mean :)

I'm just trying to work out how someone could actually cut a hole into the j-spec bonnet without making a mess or denting the area around the hole. It is aluminium remember.
migster
18-12-04, 01:24
OK I see what you mean TBH you can cut the washers back into a J-spec bumper (why you would want to :p ) No probs . Have a look at some of the Threads Dude has started Where he has banged the Scoop onto a J-spec and here are a few pics and a link:thumbs:

http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?threadid=30340&referrerid=1279
carl0s
18-12-04, 01:25
oh god no I don't want them back!! that was the whole point :D
thanks for the pic, that's excellent! At least I know it can be done properly.
migster
18-12-04, 01:26
No problem :)
lovatt
18-12-04, 17:42
carl would i just stick it on !! trust me ;)
carl0s
18-12-04, 19:28
Originally posted by lovatt
carl would i just stick it on !! trust me ;)

right well I'm buying it then dude!

it's only £150 and apparently in perfect condition. I really don't think he's gonna appreciate me tellin him to take photos and stuff but if it ain't in good condition then he's lyin'

what you reckon mate?
peter richards
18-12-04, 21:12
fitted mine myself . bit of fiddleing but got it in the end:p