[Exyia]

So Rexpeed has a new CW-Style Hood Scoop coming, and I got the first piece. Thought I'd share.

Unpacking the hood scoop

I was going to post a how-to thread, but it's pretty straight-forward. As much as others like to hate on Taiwan based Rexpeed, the quality was great and no imperfections or flaws were found.

After the hood scoop is popped, I noticed two things.
1. The rexpeed installs slightly differently, with screws/washers going up into the scoop, rather than nuts and 2 bastard plastic clips holding the scoop down on the OEM scoop. This actually made install EASIER. Definitely a plus
2. This was a big one - the scoop actually has a fully built tunnel throughout. I was actually surprised that Rexpeed was smart enough to make a FULL scoop, not just an aesthetic add-on. Great job.

Here you can see the direct flow into the engine bay - notice the easily viewable strut bar

Installed: the fitment was great. Rexpeed fitment has always been good, if not great, on small CF pieces such as this. I'll never understand the bias'ed hate towards Rexpeed. The value is unbeatable - sorry I can't justify $350+ on a JDM hood scoop. If you're seriously bothered by .01mm of fitment, then go pay the premium to satisfy yourself, because nobody else will tell the difference.

I have never been happy with any of the hood scoop options but the CW style - it's the only one that matches the cars lines well imo. I strongly disliked the Type-1 that Rexpeed already offers, as it just looks like a gaping hole in the hood without a real aero look. I'm 100% satisfied - I got the look I wanted at great value. Would easily buy again! :thumbup:

Why no full pics of it with the car? Well I'm working on my dash project - here's a teaser:

Will update more pics soon :shades:

 

[killmode]

It looks very Subaru hood scoop to me. Picture from sitting in the drivers seat perhaps?

 

[X-Factor]

Yeah that reminds me of the hood scoop from my '03 WRX.

 

[Evogina]

It looks nice and the fitment looks awsome. there is no biased hate against rexspeed people just put on reviews and most of the time thier fitment sucks.

 

[n my RA]

I have to say, fitment looks great ( lucky you ) but it looks like any other scoop to me. No hate, just my opinion. As long as you are happy, that's all that matters. : P

 

[beetle_orange]

I think this has been out now for a while, no?

 

[Sequence]

fitment looks good, i just think it looks "off" w/o vents and windshield nozzles CF

 

[iLuveKetchup]

The CF sticks out like a sore thumb. Would look better paint matched like OEM. IMO

 

[MarcusDubya77]

Me likey!! I am planning on the same scoop

 

[Evo&Son]

Very nice. I'm not into carbon for looks so I'd color match. Quite a complement to c-west for the clone. I have a c-west scoop waiting under the tree so I'll post pics down the road. Next to it is a rexspeed vortex piece already color matched. Xmas day will be fun.

EDIT: forgot to mention that I picked the c-west on black Friday for 265 delivered from a vendor on the board.

 

[nonschlont]

looks clean, and fitment looks perfect. :thumbup:

 

[turbobrian]

I'm usually not a fan of carbon fiber inserts but I do like the look of that!

 

[discogodfather]

Where does the vent angle the air? Is it down towards the turbo or towards the firewall?

 

[sayed_000]

looks like my camaro ss scoop =) any shoots from the inside ?

 

[Robevo]

Hm ... I like this one . Deppends on the price, so I might get one for her. I think its a good idea to let more air on the hot turbo. We will see.

 

[REGGieSD]

sweet..how much did you pay for it?

 

[NHLFan3507]

Nice piece. Looks like their best one so far. Very tempting....

 

[V8eatr]

Looks good! definitely trying to see some shots of the whole car with it on and from the drivers seat.

 

[COBALT-to-EVO]

I wonder how the heat is going to affect it. I know some people had problems with yellowing and pealing. I'd most likely paint it for that reason. I love the style tho. I'm going to check that out.

 

[johnnnyjeans]

nice gj. but i think i'd probably go with titek.