could anyone explain what a functional hood scoop does? sorry i know its a noob question...

EDIT - not a hood scoop.. a roof scoop sorry.. a roof scoop

 

Cools off the driver. You don't need one.

 

oh i thought it had a functional purpose.. lol thanks

 

I lol'd


Hes right you dont need one...


But hes also wrong...


In mid / rear engine mounted vehicals the roof scoop takes place of the hood scoop to essentially ram air into the rear mounted engine bay, much like vented and ducted rear fenders... but the point remains.

You dont need one.

 

I'm not wrong, I just didn't cover everything. I assume he means the scoops you see on rally cars which are for cooling the driver. The STi Spec C actually comes with one instead of a sunroof and I assume AC.

 

true true...

I didnt mean wrong per-say. i should have made it clearer it was just an additive statement. all good tho

 

+1, they originated for rally cars

 

so would u guys install one for looks ?

 

No, on a street car it's silly and unnecessary, and in my opinion the definition of rice.

 

hahaha
not so much


(and wow she is hott!)

 

Did some cleaning now that we know what the actual question is.

Roof scoops are key for folks doing rallies. You can't have the window open (because all sorts of mud and dirt would fly in), and the AC system is usually removed for race purposes, so you have a roof scoop to get some fresh air to the driver. It's really unneeded unless you start rallying.

As for doing it just for looks - that depends on you. Some people say rice, some people say OK. It's a personal preference.

 

I had this same question, gladd someone asked it. I thought it provided some sort of downforce or something. I assume it has some filter or something to keep dust and excess dirt out right? I wouldn't put one unless you are going for an all out rally look.

 

really when i hear roof scoop i think of the lotus ... only car ive seen it on and it looks pretty good but idk about lancers

 

They use it on rally cars to give the driver air

 

The STi Spec C comes with one but it's clearly a car meant for racing.