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07-30-2012, 02:17 PM
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Replacement hood - RKsport
I went down to RKsport today to let them test the fitment of their replacement hood for the FR-S/BRZ.
Really great group of guys, and I honestly liked what they had to offer. I know not everyone will be a fan of this look, but the scoop is functional and will definitely help with directing air flow to either the intake or a turbo filter like the one Don from AP is putting together. Here are some pics of the prototype:     It should be ready to go in the next few weeks. I'll upload shots of the finished hood when I get them. They're also thinking of doing Carbon Fiber vent replacements for the BRZ and FR-S. I'm really looking forward to seeing what they come up with for that, too. Edit: Some pictures taken by one of the guys at RKsport:       
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Good to see this is starting to happen... Look forward to outcome and other designs.....
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So how exactly will that scoop direct air to the intake??
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i actually like the way it looks
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Ahhhh.. nice!!
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I'm in. Looks mean as hell!
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ive been waiting to see something like this since i thought i would like it... im just not sure how i feel about it.... hmm :/
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This might work well with Accelerated Performance's turbo & intake position.
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Celica All Trac comes to mind.
I'm personally in love with the shape of the oem hood. Interested in seeing how this will look when painted.
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Looks good. I'm a sucker for functional hood scoops. What's the weight compared to the original hood?
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If they make a carbon fiber offering, it should be a bit lighter. 
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I don't think this is going to be my favorite vented/scooped hood design after more appear, but right now i'd say it looks pretty good. Although, i do find myself wondering how the scoop would look if it were sharper rather than rounded inside.
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