functional GTR scoops on a Solid Red 370z SIMOTA1

simota1 · 05-17-2010, 08:47 AM

hey everyone... as some of you know i have purchased the oem GTR r35 scoops for my z... i had to cut holes in my hood because i wanted them functional... it was a pain in the *** to line up the scoops because they are curved a lil bit.... so i positioned them on the hood where it is curved a lil bit... i have no idea how mount oem wise and i couldnt figure out a way to mount them so they are siliconed on my hood... ALOT of silicon... they fit pretty nice

here are some pics.... sorry about the angles of the photos my sis took them for me...

lol here are the pics

hope you guys like it

simota1 · 05-17-2010, 08:50 AM

btw... once i shave the front burger...

omg... sex lol

Gunzero · 05-17-2010, 09:17 AM

FML! I want your car.. well mostly your skills for DIY. FML!

simota1 · 05-17-2010, 09:20 AM

^^^ lol

vipor · 05-17-2010, 09:21 AM

Nice one simota! Let's get some pics under the hood and such. Obviously with the curved shape coming into play but it almost seems like they're too far back

You say they're functional, but you mean just for putting more fresh air into the engine bay right?

simota1 · 05-17-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

Nice one simota! Let's get some pics under the hood and such. Obviously with the curved shape coming into play but it almost seems like they're too far back

You say they're functional, but you mean just for putting more fresh air into the engine bay right?

yes just for putting in fresh air in the bay...

i wanted them right above the motor... but there was issues with the curve of the hood.. there would have been a mad gap if i moved it any forward

Gunzero · 05-17-2010, 09:33 AM

How much does it cost to buy you a plane ticket to come do my car?

Maybe it'll be cheaper than sending it to a body shop mwuahaha.
I got a quote for $1375.00 For:
Paint rims black
Paint fangs black
Paint rear valance black
Polish car paint to remove swirls

m4a1mustang · 05-17-2010, 09:33 AM

Looks pretty interesting.

JB-370z · 05-17-2010, 10:13 AM

I love it!!! Pure Genius!!! I want these.

vipor · 05-17-2010, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by simota1

yes just for putting in fresh air in the bay...

i wanted them right above the motor... but there was issues with the curve of the hood.. there would have been a mad gap if i moved it any forward

It's all gravy then, good job

370Zsteve · 05-17-2010, 10:39 AM

Not meaning to

, but imo having ducts that far back will cause turbulence and drag inside the engine bay. Looks trick, though, Simota you are amazing.

Jeffblue · 05-17-2010, 10:47 AM

nice, it looks factory done

Jeffblue · 05-17-2010, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Not meaning to

, but imo having ducts that far back will cause turbulence and drag inside the engine bay. Looks trick, though, Simota you are amazing.

Why would those cause a problem on the Z if not on the GTR, isn't the point so that some air does get into the engine? if there was no increased drag wouldn't there be no air getting into the hood?

m4a1mustang · 05-17-2010, 10:57 AM

NACA ducts are pretty good at bringing in air with minimal impact on the drag numbers. Their size, location, and orientation are usually finely tuned in wind tunnels, though.

My guess with these is they let a little air in, don't really hurt drag numbers, and otherwise serve a primary function of looking cool.

Trips · 05-17-2010, 11:02 AM

Looks good Sim

05-17-2010, 08:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	functional GTR scoops on a Solid Red 370z SIMOTA1 hey everyone... as some of you know i have purchased the oem GTR r35 scoops for my z... i had to cut holes in my hood because i wanted them functional... it was a pain in the * to line up the scoops because they are curved a lil bit.... so i positioned them on the hood where it is curved a lil bit... i have no idea how mount oem wise and i couldnt figure out a way to mount them so they are siliconed on my hood... ALOT of silicon... they fit pretty nice here are some pics.... sorry about the angles of the photos my sis took them for me... lol here are the pics hope you guys like it __________________ TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/**

05-17-2010, 08:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	btw... once i shave the front burger... omg... sex lol __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

05-17-2010, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
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05-17-2010, 09:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 405	^^^ lol __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

05-17-2010, 09:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Nice one simota! Let's get some pics under the hood and such. Obviously with the curved shape coming into play but it almost seems like they're too far back You say they're functional, but you mean just for putting more fresh air into the engine bay right? __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

05-17-2010, 09:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gunzero Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 889 Drives: Nissan 370z Rep Power: 259	How much does it cost to buy you a plane ticket to come do my car? Maybe it'll be cheaper than sending it to a body shop mwuahaha. I got a quote for $1375.00 For: Paint rims black Paint fangs black Paint rear valance black Polish car paint to remove swirls __________________

05-17-2010, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Looks pretty interesting. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-17-2010, 10:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	I love it!!! Pure Genius!!! I want these. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

05-17-2010, 10:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Not meaning to , but imo having ducts that far back will cause turbulence and drag inside the engine bay. Looks trick, though, Simota you are amazing. __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

05-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 37	nice, it looks factory done

05-17-2010, 10:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	NACA ducts are pretty good at bringing in air with minimal impact on the drag numbers. Their size, location, and orientation are usually finely tuned in wind tunnels, though. My guess with these is they let a little air in, don't really hurt drag numbers, and otherwise serve a primary function of looking cool. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

05-17-2010, 11:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
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