Help with Xenon Hood Scoop on 05'GT Mustang

silentbob00 · 03-28-2008, 02:50 PM

Ok, I've gotten it painted and mounted with the tape, but there are visable gaps on the sides of the scoop. Can you guys suggest a way to fill in the gaps on the sides? When I first put it on I tried holding it down to get it to stick, but it just doesn't curve enough to fit the hood.

SeanStang · 03-28-2008, 03:01 PM

Tape is all thats holding it down??? I would be afraid of the wind taking it off on the highway...

silentbob00 · 03-28-2008, 05:19 PM

It's not going to come off, I've driven it on the highway several times and it still looks the same as when I put it on. It just looks bad.

SeanStang · 03-28-2008, 10:34 PM

Are the gaps from the tape being too thick or just because the curves of the hood and scoop dont match up? Post a pic of the gap.

silentbob00 · 03-29-2008, 12:48 PM

The scoop doesn't fit the contour of the hood, I'll get a pic of it to show you.

SeanStang · 03-29-2008, 04:40 PM

K cool, thatll help.

silentbob00 · 03-30-2008, 12:28 PM

Here is a pic of the scoop.

GottiDC · 04-28-2008, 08:10 PM

yea thats not too good there

*JackThe Ripper* · 04-28-2008, 08:24 PM

damn that looks like ass.

how about the underside of the scoop? i assume if you flip the scoop over there is a lip that the tape goes on right?

the only reccomendation i have is to use some self threading screws and come up from underneath to see if you can pull it down to fit better?

how is the opening of the scoop? does it have a plastic insert or is is just open? if it is open you could try doing the same as above but use some bolts...

you could always drill some holes up through the hood and through the lip, then get some small bolts and nuts, use some rubber cement or something and glue the nut to the inside of the lip, then take the bolts from underneath and thread them into the nuts, the glue should hold enough for you to get it tightened up.

man that sucks.

if yer not good with the idea of drilling the hood, call XENON and see what the deal is, maybe the scoop you have is a bit warped?

Dave04Mustang · 04-28-2008, 08:47 PM

you sure you lined it up where the directions said to? otherwise it must be warped because with that gap its going to be flying off your car in no time.

krazypony · 04-29-2008, 05:21 AM

I cant believe they would recommend fastening to the hood with just double sided tape? Thats crazy, it will be bye bye bye in no time!

I would take it to a body shop and see if they can do like Jack recommended!

crzypny232 · 04-29-2008, 01:55 PM

tape is never a good idea especially when the scoop can fly off at high speeds. Your best bet is to bolt it down somehow. I know the scoops on the 99-04 have a couple of bolts holding it down so you might want to consider bolting it to the hood somehow. Or take it to a shop. lol

SRQ · 04-29-2008, 08:20 PM

damn man don't take that on the highway like that, I think 60 to 70mph is all it will take to rip that bitch off *L*

silentbob00 · 05-01-2008, 12:44 PM

whoa, a slew of responses suddenly. This was a mess from the start, the guy I bought it from sent it to me without directions. When I took it to get it painted, the body shop thought the scoop was warped. I told him to go ahead and yep, it didn't fit right. To every one's suprise, it hasn't fallen off, I took the car up to 130 miles per hour yesterday. Basically, from your responses, I should A) take it to a body shop to bolt it on somehow B) Call xenon and see what the deal is.

3.8LMustang · 05-01-2008, 12:53 PM

damn a 130mph n it didnt fall off that has to be sum good ass tape, thats cool, ya u should take it to a shop and have it bolted on

silentbob00 · 05-01-2008, 01:54 PM

Hey guys, I called xenon, great customer service by the way, and they are mailing me the kit I never got with the scoop. He thought that since I didn't have it in the correct spot more than likely, and didn't have the correct tape, once I use what he is sending me, I should be ok.

3.8LMustang · 05-01-2008, 01:56 PM

^^^^sounds good man

Steeda97 · 05-01-2008, 01:58 PM

Scoop or no scoop, why the hell are you going 130 miles per hour?

3.8LMustang · 05-01-2008, 02:06 PM

^^^^^^^ y sum 1 is a grumpy gus 2day, lol

silentbob00 · 05-01-2008, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeda97

Scoop or no scoop, why the hell are you going 130 miles per hour?

Autobahn, JK. I don't know, blowing off some steam. That's the fastest I've ever taken it. I usually never drive it over 85.

Steeda97 · 05-01-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3.8LMustang

^^^^^^^ y sum 1 is a grumpy gus 2day, lol

I don't like it when people brag about how fast they were going. 130 miles per hour is ridiculous. Your trying to kill yourself and someone else.

3.8LMustang · 05-01-2008, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeda97

I don't like it when people brag about how fast they were going. 130 miles per hour is ridiculous. Your trying to kill yourself and someone else.

ya ur right man, but hey no one cant stop nobody from doing wat they want to do

silentbob00 · 05-01-2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeda97

I don't like it when people brag about how fast they were going. 130 miles per hour is ridiculous. Your trying to kill yourself and someone else.

I'm not bragging, I just wanted to see what it can do. I don't get speeding tickets because I'm usually not driving more than 10 to 15 miles over the speed limit. I not trying to kill anybody. I'm not like the punks in Trans Ams that try to run people off the road just to race somebody.

03-28-2008, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
silentbob00 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	Help with Xenon Hood Scoop on 05'GT Mustang Ok, I've gotten it painted and mounted with the tape, but there are visable gaps on the sides of the scoop. Can you guys suggest a way to fill in the gaps on the sides? When I first put it on I tried holding it down to get it to stick, but it just doesn't curve enough to fit the hood. __________________ '05 Mustang GT, Pypes off road X-pipe and Violator Mufflers, Xenon Hood Scoop.

03-28-2008, 03:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
SeanStang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 370	Tape is all thats holding it down??? I would be afraid of the wind taking it off on the highway... __________________ 2001 Laser Red V6 Black Cobra R Rims (17x9, 17x10.5), Sumi Tires (275/40-17, 315/35-17), Mac Cai, Mac dual exhaust, subframe connectors, front and rear sway bars, KennyBrown strut tower brace, smoked clear corner headlights, chin spoiler, grill delete.

03-28-2008, 05:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
silentbob00 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	It's not going to come off, I've driven it on the highway several times and it still looks the same as when I put it on. It just looks bad. __________________ '05 Mustang GT, Pypes off road X-pipe and Violator Mufflers, Xenon Hood Scoop.

03-28-2008, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
SeanStang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 370	Are the gaps from the tape being too thick or just because the curves of the hood and scoop dont match up? Post a pic of the gap. __________________ 2001 Laser Red V6 Black Cobra R Rims (17x9, 17x10.5), Sumi Tires (275/40-17, 315/35-17), Mac Cai, Mac dual exhaust, subframe connectors, front and rear sway bars, KennyBrown strut tower brace, smoked clear corner headlights, chin spoiler, grill delete.

03-29-2008, 12:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
silentbob00 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	The scoop doesn't fit the contour of the hood, I'll get a pic of it to show you. __________________ '05 Mustang GT, Pypes off road X-pipe and Violator Mufflers, Xenon Hood Scoop.

03-29-2008, 04:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SeanStang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 370	K cool, thatll help. __________________ 2001 Laser Red V6 Black Cobra R Rims (17x9, 17x10.5), Sumi Tires (275/40-17, 315/35-17), Mac Cai, Mac dual exhaust, subframe connectors, front and rear sway bars, KennyBrown strut tower brace, smoked clear corner headlights, chin spoiler, grill delete.

04-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
GottiDC Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	yea thats not too good there

04-29-2008, 05:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
krazypony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liberty, SC Posts: 595	I cant believe they would recommend fastening to the hood with just double sided tape? Thats crazy, it will be bye bye bye in no time! I would take it to a body shop and see if they can do like Jack recommended! __________________ Car Stolen 4/10/08 ~ Totaled - 4/11/08

04-29-2008, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
crzypny232 Licensed Pony Tuner Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 71	tape is never a good idea especially when the scoop can fly off at high speeds. Your best bet is to bolt it down somehow. I know the scoops on the 99-04 have a couple of bolts holding it down so you might want to consider bolting it to the hood somehow. Or take it to a shop. lol

04-29-2008, 08:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
SRQ Florida Muscle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 109	damn man don't take that on the highway like that, I think 60 to 70mph is all it will take to rip that bitch off L __________________

05-01-2008, 12:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
silentbob00 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	whoa, a slew of responses suddenly. This was a mess from the start, the guy I bought it from sent it to me without directions. When I took it to get it painted, the body shop thought the scoop was warped. I told him to go ahead and yep, it didn't fit right. To every one's suprise, it hasn't fallen off, I took the car up to 130 miles per hour yesterday. Basically, from your responses, I should A) take it to a body shop to bolt it on somehow B) Call xenon and see what the deal is. __________________ '05 Mustang GT, Pypes off road X-pipe and Violator Mufflers, Xenon Hood Scoop.

05-01-2008, 12:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
3.8LMustang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 398	damn a 130mph n it didnt fall off that has to be sum good ass tape, thats cool, ya u should take it to a shop and have it bolted on __________________ 1996 Mustang Show: 17" MSR rims, SCT emblem, 5% tint,(Not that much in show) GO: (Coming Soon!!! 4.10 Gears & T-Lock) SCT XCalibrator 3 Mustang X3 Power Flash Tuner, Port and Polish Upper Intake Manifold, BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit, Aftermarket Cold Air Intake, 3" Exhaust Tips, PYPES Stainless 2.5" True Dual Converter Back, w/o Cats, Pypes Street Pro Mufflers, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, 10mm Livewire Spark Plug Wires (Red)

05-01-2008, 01:54 PM	#16 (permalink)
silentbob00 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 11	Hey guys, I called xenon, great customer service by the way, and they are mailing me the kit I never got with the scoop. He thought that since I didn't have it in the correct spot more than likely, and didn't have the correct tape, once I use what he is sending me, I should be ok. __________________ '05 Mustang GT, Pypes off road X-pipe and Violator Mufflers, Xenon Hood Scoop.

05-01-2008, 01:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
3.8LMustang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 398	^^^^sounds good man __________________ 1996 Mustang Show: 17" MSR rims, SCT emblem, 5% tint,(Not that much in show) GO: (Coming Soon!!! 4.10 Gears & T-Lock) SCT XCalibrator 3 Mustang X3 Power Flash Tuner, Port and Polish Upper Intake Manifold, BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit, Aftermarket Cold Air Intake, 3" Exhaust Tips, PYPES Stainless 2.5" True Dual Converter Back, w/o Cats, Pypes Street Pro Mufflers, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, 10mm Livewire Spark Plug Wires (Red)

05-01-2008, 02:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
3.8LMustang Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas Posts: 398	^^^^^^^ y sum 1 is a grumpy gus 2day, lol __________________ 1996 Mustang Show: 17" MSR rims, SCT emblem, 5% tint,(Not that much in show) GO: (Coming Soon!!! 4.10 Gears & T-Lock) SCT XCalibrator 3 Mustang X3 Power Flash Tuner, Port and Polish Upper Intake Manifold, BBK Underdrive Pulley Kit, Aftermarket Cold Air Intake, 3" Exhaust Tips, PYPES Stainless 2.5" True Dual Converter Back, w/o Cats, Pypes Street Pro Mufflers, Screamin Demon Ignition Coil, 10mm Livewire Spark Plug Wires (Red)