Hood scoop advice

bikermom4 · 10-13-2007, 11:11 PM

Brand new to this site and forums in general..... Does anyone have advice on after market hood scoops? We have an '05 GT Convertible, and would like to add a scoop, have seen 2, the Rousch & Xenon only by pictures on the web. Any advice/warnings would be welcome - Thanks. Rob & Heidi

Steeda97 · 10-14-2007, 07:34 AM

Go with the Roush. or a Shaker.

r3dn3ck · 10-14-2007, 09:17 AM

Roush is OEM quality. Xenon is intended for the aftermarket. I always look to OEM types first. The fit and finish is always better and the parts are normally urethane rather than fibreglass.

I'd avoid fg alltogether. I've never been happy with it on street cars... chips easy, repair is hard and no painter I've ever dealt with would warranty their work on fibreglass.

Cheddarbob · 10-14-2007, 08:52 PM

SLP also makes a scoop for the 05+
but the question is do you want the scoop for looks or do you want it to be functional?

RickC · 06-12-2008, 11:13 AM

I bought the Xenon mainly due to cost. It isn't the straightest part when it comes in, but all I had to do was set it on the car in the sun and it molded perfectly in about 10 minutes. Of course my car is black so it got hot fast. I fit mine, then had it painted, then refitted it. Then I removed it and applied the two sided tape as instructed, then fitted it again. Then I added masking tape to the corners to basically mark the correct position, then lift one side to start removing the cover on the tape. Mine turned out well.

Justin99gtconv · 06-12-2008, 06:15 PM

I have the roush scoop and it is awesome. Got it from roush painted for around 260 i think. the paint is a perfect match. it is very easy to install and came with a template that you just match up with the hood centerline and it has cutouts that go over the winshield washer nozzles so you cant mess up

krazypony · 06-13-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RickC

I bought the Xenon mainly due to cost. It isn't the straightest part when it comes in, but all I had to do was set it on the car in the sun and it molded perfectly in about 10 minutes. Of course my car is black so it got hot fast. I fit mine, then had it painted, then refitted it. Then I removed it and applied the two sided tape as instructed, then fitted it again. Then I added masking tape to the corners to basically mark the correct position, then lift one side to start removing the cover on the tape. Mine turned out well.

I wouldnt trust it with just tape personally, I would want it to be mounted with hardware somehow. I can just see it getting flown going down the road!

10-13-2007, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
bikermom4 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bellevue WA Posts: 1	Hood scoop advice Brand new to this site and forums in general..... Does anyone have advice on after market hood scoops? We have an '05 GT Convertible, and would like to add a scoop, have seen 2, the Rousch & Xenon only by pictures on the web. Any advice/warnings would be welcome - Thanks. Rob & Heidi

10-14-2007, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steeda97 . Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,085	Go with the Roush. or a Shaker. __________________

10-14-2007, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,081	SLP also makes a scoop for the 05+ but the question is do you want the scoop for looks or do you want it to be functional? __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

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Justin99gtconv Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hamilton NJ Posts: 197	I have the roush scoop and it is awesome. Got it from roush painted for around 260 i think. the paint is a perfect match. it is very easy to install and came with a template that you just match up with the hood centerline and it has cutouts that go over the winshield washer nozzles so you cant mess up __________________

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10-14-2007, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,788	Roush is OEM quality. Xenon is intended for the aftermarket. I always look to OEM types first. The fit and finish is always better and the parts are normally urethane rather than fibreglass. I'd avoid fg alltogether. I've never been happy with it on street cars... chips easy, repair is hard and no painter I've ever dealt with would warranty their work on fibreglass.

06-12-2008, 11:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
RickC Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	I bought the Xenon mainly due to cost. It isn't the straightest part when it comes in, but all I had to do was set it on the car in the sun and it molded perfectly in about 10 minutes. Of course my car is black so it got hot fast. I fit mine, then had it painted, then refitted it. Then I removed it and applied the two sided tape as instructed, then fitted it again. Then I added masking tape to the corners to basically mark the correct position, then lift one side to start removing the cover on the tape. Mine turned out well.