roof scoops

[y2icon]

do these things have any real point besides an attempt at looks

[cuda_dude]

collect snow, rain, dirt....make a whoosh sound??

[IrocRacer029]

not tryin to be mean or anything but i think this thread belongs in a ricer forum, no offense to anyone out there.

just my

[LT1 Kayker]

Roof scoops were made for rear engine cars. They have no other purpose I can think of.

[blackgloves]

Originally Posted by LT1 Kayker

Roof scoops were made for rear engine cars. They have no other purpose I can think of.

AGREED. You got a rear motor car. Go for it. Other than that..you would get laughed at

[y2icon]

my guess would be something with the aerodynamics of the car but that doesnt seem right

[LT1 Kayker]

I was just watching some Rally Racing and noticed that some of the cars had roof scoops on them, like Pigeot and Suberu, but they are front engine 4WD cars...I dunno just something to ponder I guess.

[89IROC&RS]

they might have roof mounted intercoolers, which require the air from the roof???

or more likely its a ventalation system for the drivers "life support" system.

on a street car, yeah id point and laugh at you especialy if you had T-tops

[y2icon]

so there is no real point then?

[89IROC&RS]

on a camaro, or any other street car that is not mid engined, no, there is no point.

[Andydg]

Originally Posted by 89IROC&RS

they might have roof mounted intercoolers, which require the air from the roof???

or more likely its a ventalation system for the drivers "life support" system.

on a street car, yeah id point and laugh at you especialy if you had T-tops

You're right about that I saw something on the Speed Channel that said they fed rear mounted radiators and intercoolers.

[MMonnier2302]

No real purpose please. I swapped out my AC, and mounted a 6in scoop. Not only is it cold as hell. But I have a parachute when I need to break. Especially in the winter, I'm glad i made a good choice.