is putting together the 2x2 weave more difficult than a 1x1 weave?

 

The process of making the parts is the same for the various weave and for carbon kevlar. However 2x2 fabric is more 'drapable' meaning it conforms to complex curves and shapes easier. This does make it easier to deform the threads in the weave than 1x1, where the threads stay lined up better. But once you get it in the mold it's basically the same.

 

i just got my scoop today. A+ on quality of assembly. i havent installed it yet but im sure it will be a perfect fit. thanks jim!!!

 

I hope I get contacted this thing is beautiful

 

Im thinking this guy will never make the scoops. Good thing Kelsey lives close to me, ill go steal his

Nevermind just looked back a page .

Patiently wainting to get contacted....

 

He is making some right now

 

Sorry for my lack of reading skills :- \

 

No prob I have the same issue sometimes haha

 

I'd like hear from those who have received the scoops at long last, regarding the performance and point of these. It's been discussed a little bit, in particular its effect on engine bay temperature under the hood, but really what exactly does it do in function and how does this help whatever it is you're trying to do with it? Is that the point you bought the scoop for, on the notion that it will lower the air temperature a few degrees - and does it actually do this in your experience?

 

i have mine and my car has been running cooler under hood temperatures.

my engine was running around 180 degrees (f) and now im constanly running around 172 degrees.

it just looks freaking cool too!!

 

absolutely does its job. i am turboed and the air that goes into that scoop is directed straight between my turbo/manifold and my air filter. my oil temp gauge isnt installed right now and it is zip tied under my hood. before i put the scoop on, the gauge would read 80C and up. now it barely gets over 60C.

my opinions on the piece.

the quality of craftsmanship is top notch. its a great looking piece. fitment could be better. there is a small gap behind the scoop as it doesnt sit flush with where the two tabs go in. also, the securing of the scoop isnt ideal. maybe if he provided clips for the edge of the part that goes into the weather stripping i would feel better about it because this piece will see some major wind resistance and the last thing i want to see is it fly away on the freeway.

all in all, a very nice piece, i am happy with it. it does the job and looks great. well worth the money.

 

Thanks for the quick replies. There's alot of talk about the scoop but not much regarding what it does or what it can do. Hopefully we'll have more people chiming in with their experience with it as more go out.

Good to hear that it is helping lower temperatures though, which is the primary reason I'm sure alot of people are on the list for.

 

i wanna order a scoop after all these other guys get theirs

 

^^^what he said...glad this finally happened.

 

Has anyone noticed any effects form water entering the engine bay? I know the engine bay does get some water in it from being washed, etc. However, I was wondering if the water pooled or anything of the sort from being left in the rain.

 

i have the spoon socks on my brake resiviors and they have stayed dry even when driving in the rain. now when i washed it i could spray right into the engine and they got soaked so i try to avoid that.

other than trying to get the engine wet it keeps water out suprisingly well.

 

i am going to be making a small insert made out of acrylic plastic for my scoop so when it rains, i can just slip that in.

 

Any news for the more product to sale yet??

 

Thanks for the reports and comments on the scoop.
I plan on having at least a couple fiberglass ones out this week and hopefully a couple more carbon.

The observations of water / rain brought up a thought that I would appreciate feedback on. Right now the opening of the scoop directs the airflow down, which would include the area around the master cylinders. Would it be better to add a deflector to the underside the would direct the air more toward the front and possibly away from the master cylinders, thus preventing water from reaching them?
Since I don't have a car to measure, I would need a little input to accomplish this. If it is thought that this would be better maybe a few pics with some dimensions of this area could be provided.

Thanks again

 

patiently waiting for a pm...