RPI Scoop really flimsy?
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Originally Posted by PAKOGERTE' post='1008287' date='Sep 15 2009, 12:41 PM
what is a decent price for the scoop? thinking of ordering one...
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Originally Posted by dbae1978' post='1008337' date='Sep 15 2009, 01:11 PM
the scoops are made from alluminium to save weight. Since race precision is all about performance and racing they utilize the lightest materials possible to reduce weight. I have the RPI gt race exhaust on both my vehicles and am perfectly happy with them.
As matter of fact I raced a dinan m5 yesterday 5 times and he got smoked every single time by my RPI m5.
As matter of fact I raced a dinan m5 yesterday 5 times and he got smoked every single time by my RPI m5.
Thanks that makes sense, I didn't know they were aluminum. Thank you all for the replies regarding the exhaust I am going to order it ASAP. I have my Velocity on the way so going to install that first
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Originally Posted by heelsmj' post='1008342' date='Sep 15 2009, 01:15 PM
Thanks that makes sense, I didn't know they were aluminum. Thank you all for the replies regarding the exhaust I am going to order it ASAP. I have my Velocity on the way so going to install that first
Nice. Show us some pics after its done.
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I posted pics of a DYI of the scoops.
I did feel that they were flimsy with only the 3 screws they provided, so I tapped on more in on each scoop to firm them up to my liking.
After having them installed now for a few months, they haven't moved / bent / folded.
Hope this helps.
AE
I did feel that they were flimsy with only the 3 screws they provided, so I tapped on more in on each scoop to firm them up to my liking.
After having them installed now for a few months, they haven't moved / bent / folded.
Hope this helps.
AE
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Originally Posted by Audi_Eatter' post='1008402' date='Sep 15 2009, 02:27 PM
I posted pics of a DYI of the scoops.
I did feel that they were flimsy with only the 3 screws they provided, so I tapped on more in on each scoop to firm them up to my liking.
After having them installed now for a few months, they haven't moved / bent / folded.
Hope this helps.
AE
I did feel that they were flimsy with only the 3 screws they provided, so I tapped on more in on each scoop to firm them up to my liking.
After having them installed now for a few months, they haven't moved / bent / folded.
Hope this helps.
AE
I will get some videos up soon.
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='1008207' date='Sep 15 2009, 11:22 AM
Don't be reluctant about their exhuast. RPI is a top-notch
company who will only deliver products that truly add
performance to your car. Just search the forum,
you'll find numerous threads from satisfied customers
company who will only deliver products that truly add
performance to your car. Just search the forum,
you'll find numerous threads from satisfied customers
Agreed that this is a cheap mod with the results produced.
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You can always just screw this to your front grill if you want super strength?
THE NEW HOWITZER SCOOP. $119.95. But wait, there's more. Buy now and receive a free insulting and inappropriate post courtesy of yours truly!
THE NEW HOWITZER SCOOP. $119.95. But wait, there's more. Buy now and receive a free insulting and inappropriate post courtesy of yours truly!
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1008627' date='Sep 15 2009, 06:06 PM
You can always just screw this to your front grill if you want super strength?
THE NEW HOWITZER SCOOP. $119.95. But wait, there's more. Buy now and receive a free insulting and inappropriate post courtesy of yours truly!
THE NEW HOWITZER SCOOP. $119.95. But wait, there's more. Buy now and receive a free insulting and inappropriate post courtesy of yours truly!
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Originally Posted by heelsmj' post='1008338' date='Sep 15 2009, 10:11 AM
I got it from Nerwyll at Trinity Auto Sports nerwyll@trinityautosport.com . Good price and nice person to deal with.
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