RPI Scoops and Black Grills installed
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Hey all,
Just got back from Dranged house where we got done installing (ok, where HE got done installing) the scoops and the grill.
Here are some pics to show that it happened.
Tough crowd in here.
No pics, it didn't happen lol
Removing the rubber skirt
Removing the screws to pull back front to get at the TABS on the old grates
Removing the first grill helps get at the second one for sure
We found a plastic grate on the inside Right side where the scoop goes.
It was our thought that it must go, don't need any turbulance going in
We thought the scoops needed one more screw to shore them up from the 70+ MPH wind.
So we put in one more screw on each scoop.
This did stiffen them up.
Put it all back together, and enjoy.
I have the black scoops so it's nice and Low Pro.
I like'm alot
And last but not least.
We modded Joe's Trinity decal
All said and done, I noticed a bit of a difference when I put the hammer down.
It's probably me just being stoked that the Scoops are in. hehehe
Can't wait for you guys to post your scoops as well.
Enjoy!!
Just got back from Dranged house where we got done installing (ok, where HE got done installing) the scoops and the grill.
Here are some pics to show that it happened.
Tough crowd in here.
No pics, it didn't happen lol
Removing the rubber skirt
Removing the screws to pull back front to get at the TABS on the old grates
Removing the first grill helps get at the second one for sure
We found a plastic grate on the inside Right side where the scoop goes.
It was our thought that it must go, don't need any turbulance going in
We thought the scoops needed one more screw to shore them up from the 70+ MPH wind.
So we put in one more screw on each scoop.
This did stiffen them up.
Put it all back together, and enjoy.
I have the black scoops so it's nice and Low Pro.
I like'm alot
And last but not least.
We modded Joe's Trinity decal
All said and done, I noticed a bit of a difference when I put the hammer down.
It's probably me just being stoked that the Scoops are in. hehehe
Can't wait for you guys to post your scoops as well.
Enjoy!!
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Congrats on the mods!
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Looks nice Jon. I put my scoop in today as well. I left that little grate thing in there in case I hit a deer--wasn't sure. 
Now I've probably created a vortex that will suck unsuspecting pedestrians into my matte black grilles! Egad!
Nice DIY!
Now I've probably created a vortex that will suck unsuspecting pedestrians into my matte black grilles! Egad!Nice DIY!
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Originally Posted by Audi_Eatter' post='926017' date='Jun 27 2009, 09:22 PM
Hey all,
Just got back from Dranged house where we got done installing (ok, where HE got done installing) the scoops and the grill.
Here are some pics to show that it happened.
Tough crowd in here.
No pics, it didn't happen lol
Removing the rubber skirt
Attachment 83080
Removing the screws to pull back front to get at the TABS on the old grates
Attachment 83081
Removing the first grill helps get at the second one for sure
Attachment 83082
Attachment 83083
We found a plastic grate on the inside Right side where the scoop goes.
It was our thought that it must go, don't need any turbulance going in
Attachment 83086
Attachment 83084
Attachment 83085
We thought the scoops needed one more screw to shore them up from the 70+ MPH wind.
So we put in one more screw on each scoop.
This did stiffen them up.
Attachment 83088
Attachment 83089
Put it all back together, and enjoy.
I have the black scoops so it's nice and Low Pro.
I like'm alot
Attachment 83090
And last but not least.
We modded Joe's Trinity decal
Attachment 83091
All said and done, I noticed a bit of a difference when I put the hammer down.
It's probably me just being stoked that the Scoops are in. hehehe
Can't wait for you guys to post your scoops as well.
Enjoy!!
Just got back from Dranged house where we got done installing (ok, where HE got done installing) the scoops and the grill.
Here are some pics to show that it happened.
Tough crowd in here.
No pics, it didn't happen lol
Removing the rubber skirt
Attachment 83080
Removing the screws to pull back front to get at the TABS on the old grates
Attachment 83081
Removing the first grill helps get at the second one for sure
Attachment 83082
Attachment 83083
We found a plastic grate on the inside Right side where the scoop goes.
It was our thought that it must go, don't need any turbulance going in
Attachment 83086
Attachment 83084
Attachment 83085
We thought the scoops needed one more screw to shore them up from the 70+ MPH wind.
So we put in one more screw on each scoop.
This did stiffen them up.
Attachment 83088
Attachment 83089
Put it all back together, and enjoy.
I have the black scoops so it's nice and Low Pro.
I like'm alot
Attachment 83090
And last but not least.
We modded Joe's Trinity decal
Attachment 83091
All said and done, I noticed a bit of a difference when I put the hammer down.
It's probably me just being stoked that the Scoops are in. hehehe
Can't wait for you guys to post your scoops as well.
Enjoy!!
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