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Old 01-21-2003, 07:53 PM
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Default Breathless roof scoop?

Anyone have one of these. It is pretty pricey. Any pics?
Old 01-21-2003, 08:47 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

did you even try their site.....it's under "New Products" :cheers:

http://www.breathlessperformance.com/


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Old 01-21-2003, 08:52 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (Mean Green 2000)

Pardon the ignorance, but what is it used for? I have seen them on Mid-engine cars, and I can see the use for a race car that has no A/C or windows to roll down, but on a street car... what would you use it for?

Rice factor = ?
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got me man, 1st I've seen it.....won't be going on my car :eek:
Old 01-21-2003, 09:08 PM
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definatly race only!
Old 01-21-2003, 09:43 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (IM4A2Z)

Anyone got an extra set of chopsticks to go with that........... RICE! :lolg:


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Old 01-21-2003, 09:51 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

:U
-----(roof scoop)


But I do like the headlights for the C5 and the TA.

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Old 01-21-2003, 10:22 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

Wonder if it Breathess could modify the design to be used as a cover for the magnuson supercharger after cutting the factory hood
Old 01-21-2003, 11:49 PM
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Wonder if it Breathess could modify the design to be used as a cover for the magnuson supercharger after cutting the factory hood
thats the best use for that.. roof scoops are rice..
Old 01-22-2003, 12:12 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (dads01dream)

Anyone got an extra set of chopsticks to with that........... RICE! :lolg:
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg:

and use the chopsticks to chock the rocking seat. :thumbs:
Old 01-22-2003, 12:12 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (ICULUKN-C5)

Yeah I know its rice, but it's not when a viper rolls up on you with one. It then is woah , what the hell is that. For anybody that likes to be different, it looks like a sweet mod. I agree I do like the headlights, but I herd condensation is a problem and has not been perfected yet. Hell of a loss for 1300 bucks. I think a roof scoop also serves air for the rear brakes. They have flex tubes that run down to the back. Well thanks for your opinions. I think I will get a thunderracing cam anyways. Mega1 :jester
Old 01-22-2003, 09:05 AM
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AMEN, Brother!! I wish GM would get their act together and fix the seat problems once and for all.

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Old 01-22-2003, 09:27 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (Mean Green 2000)

got me man, 1st I've seen it.....won't be going on my car :eek:
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Old 01-22-2003, 09:16 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

It's a very high-tech product thats used
to remove 490.00 from your wallet...... :lolg:
Old 01-22-2003, 09:19 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (RSVETTE)

That looks "rice" to me.....
Old 01-22-2003, 10:23 PM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

I think a roof scoop also serves air for the rear brakes. They have flex tubes that run down to the back.
that would be a good way to incorporate brake cooling in the rear brakes. I was thinking of this part in conjuction with the Caravaggio Removable Hardtop the other day. :)

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Old 01-23-2003, 02:45 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (vetterdstr)

I have one installed on my car and I love it. It looks much more intimidating than the stock hood and you can see the heat extracting from it. Especially nice for dragging. And no I don't get chopsticks with it. :boxing

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Old 01-23-2003, 09:06 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (vetracn98)

I have one installed on my car and I love it. It looks much more intimidating than the stock hood and you can see the heat extracting from it. Especially nice for dragging. And no I don't get chopsticks with it. :boxing
Duhhhh... The subject is the Hurricane air scoop, which is bonded to your roof. :banghead:
See this URL: http://www.breathlessperformance.com/products/261.asp

Definitely need chopsticks with that :yawn:


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Old 01-23-2003, 09:21 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (fdxpilot)

Rice of the highest order.
Old 01-23-2003, 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Breathless roof scoop? (MEGA ONE)

I don't personally like it, but if you do, go for it!! :rant: I think all these "rice" comments about scoops, neon, etc., are over the top. Part of the reason every Vette owner I know of bought the car is because they liked the way it looks. If you can improve the looks of your car in your own eyes, why not do it? And before someone makes the usual "if it's not functional, it's rice" comment, exactly how functional are the "cooling ducts" behind the front wheels on every C5? How functional are most aftermarket hoods (some actually allow cool air into the engine compartment, etc., but most don't). They're all intended to make the car look better, which IMO is just as important as making it go faster :D. So I think go with what you like, and don't worry about everyone else! :rant:


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