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Old 09-07-2010, 01:06 PM
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My 2006 GT has a hood scoop by 3d Carbon - I like it better than the Ford ones because it has a low, wide appearance. It measures apprx. 26" wide, 24" deep and 1 5/8" high at the front. Don't know how it is to install though because I bought the car with it already on.
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Old 09-07-2010, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wenstang
My 2006 GT has a hood scoop by 3d Carbon - I like it better than the Ford ones because it has a low, wide appearance. It measures apprx. 26" wide, 24" deep and 1 5/8" high at the front. Don't know how it is to install though because I bought the car with it already on.
Looks good A larger scoop looks better on our cars IMHO.
How is the fitment?
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Old 09-07-2010, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Michael F
Looks good A larger scoop looks better on our cars IMHO.
How is the fitment?
I like the look of the wider one as well - it fits great too.
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Old 10-25-2010, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Apocalypse Pony
No experience with the hood scoop deal, but only advice I would give is that cheaper does not always equal better and as far as painting goes, I would have more faith in dealing with a local business than a mass produced part that would have to be shipped back if you had issues with a run, orange peel etc. Sometimes it's worth the cash to get something that fits right the first time - not saying the Ford stuff is always perfect, but I'd have more faith in the fit than something aftermarket, but that's just me. Same goes with having it painted at your local shop, especially if you have any sort of experience with them from work you had done before.
X2 ^^I hate to say, but a good 70% of after market mods come with fit issues,which I really don't understand why, I mean if you're going to go through the trouble of making an after market part, why not get it right in the first place, negative reviews is what's REALLY going to kill your sales quota!
One of the first mods I did to my other ride is clear corner light lenses, and yes they were advertised as "direct fit" they were anything but direct fit, I had to mess with them for a whole afternoon to get them to fit right by reworking the fit with a dremmel tool,I just rather pay a little more for the effort and get something that WILL fit perfectly.
To me, "rice" is parts that fit/look cheap!
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:06 PM
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I actually was looking at the hood scoop that is being offered by the dealer for the 2011 mustang GT but decided against it:

1: It serves no purpose other than looks.
2: Goes on with 3M tape, (black, instead of transparent)
3: $600, and it comes unpainted; and $300 to paint/install.
4:Because of the tape fastening it to the hood, one can easily see the tape at it's base (tacky looking)
so I just forgot about the whole idea,If I'm to spend a grand, it's going to be toward improving performance at the very least!
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:14 PM
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that is about how i feel. i checked out the Ford original scoop for my 06 and by time I add paint it will be about $600 without installation. I dont really mind the look without it. I thought about checking the wreckers but I imagine they would want to sell the whole hood. I will keep checking the internet want adds. maybe one will show up there. Then again, i like the one that Wenstang has.
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Old 10-25-2010, 01:19 PM
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As a side note, wenstang that is the EXACT hood that I saw on a white 2011GT CS at the dealer, which is what I was referring to in my posts. Low,wide, nice style but way over priced for what you'd get.
If it sold for $500, scoop, paint and install, and all taxes in, I would have considered it.
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Old 11-16-2010, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 5.0GTCS
As a side note, wenstang that is the EXACT hood that I saw on a white 2011GT CS at the dealer, which is what I was referring to in my posts. Low,wide, nice style but way over priced for what you'd get.
If it sold for $500, scoop, paint and install, and all taxes in, I would have considered it.
Just FYI -this is a link to the one that is on my car that sells for $318 pre-painted http://www.lmperformance.com/6010/73.html

It fits only 05-09 Mustangs though not 2011.
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Old 11-16-2010, 05:51 PM
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I do like the wider scoops for the 05+ Ponies=sexy
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