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Originally Posted by xantonin
It depends on the level of function you are referring to.
If the vent has air flow, I consider that functional. Even if the vent doesn't serve any significant purpose such as cooling or air intake, as long as the air flows (and doesn't slow the car). This is important as the Mustang in contrast has fake hood scoops that just have plastic filling. This bothers the crap out of me.
The Celica, in contrast, has a hood scoop that directs air to the exhaust manifold and cools the firewall. It's not super-functional, but it has air flow and it works.
However the Tsunami Edition Celica's took on the Mustang-way with fake plastic vents that provided no air flow at all. These were on the front bumper, sideskirts, and rear valence. Again, this annoys me as it's just solid plastic meant to imitate a vent.
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VERY TRUE.. FAKE VENTS = TURDS & Usually higher engine bay temps due to thicker bonnets(plastic, fiberglass etc)
Our own Australian VE commodore has a fake reverse scoop as an $1800 additional option.. Made of fibre glass and totally for looks...
However, if its possible to machine the bonnet to allow the vents to be useful im totally keen for that.. With the VE u can but alot of strengthing needs to be done to avoid bonnet flex and worst case scenario coming off at high speed.....
I almost got one for my ute but to chunky, to expensive, non functional, and a bit of work to make work.. LOL