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Bg8780 · 08-01-2012, 12:15 AM

Looks great! Classy yet aggressive. Retains the traditional type of shape Subaru has had for years with the top-mounted intercoolers. I like it.

Fish · 08-01-2012, 01:50 AM

I'm curious to see it with vents like the Evo 8/9...

eriktherod · 08-01-2012, 01:51 AM

I usually dislike scoops (outside classic cars or the WRX), but this one is great, especially on the BRZ (Subaru). I guess a scoop and Subaru emblem just look perfect together.

Symbiont · 08-03-2012, 12:43 AM

I received an email today requesting some input on the design of the 'inner' of the hood. I thought it may be best opened up to the forums and the ideas of others:

Quote:

We’re getting ready to design the inner for the hood.
Question I have:

1.) Should we design the hood to bring fresh air to the air box area?
2.) Should we leave it to where it just drops up right above the center of the motor ( water would be my only concern on this route )
3.) Vent it to the left and right side of the engine bay directing air away from the center but allowing it to enter the engine bay keeping the motor cooler while moving.

I'll add these to a poll at the top of the thread.

stalon320 · 08-03-2012, 12:55 AM

Not a fan.. I think the scoop is too big.. looks like it belongs on a 427 Mustang.. But I've said it before.. If YOU like it.. and want it.. then by all means do it! Once painted.. who knows? might look hot and change MY mind.. lol

kidgogeta · 08-03-2012, 12:59 AM

I'd like to see the gtr vents in the hood

Symbiont · 08-03-2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stalon320

Not a fan.. I think the scoop is too big.. looks like it belongs on a 427 Mustang.. But I've said it before.. If YOU like it.. and want it.. then by all means do it! Once painted.. who knows? might look hot and change MY mind.. lol

It reminds me of the Subie hood scoops.

Entropy · 08-03-2012, 02:26 AM

Forcing a bunch of unneeded air into the engine bay is pointless and counterproductive.

I do admit, though, that it looks amazing!

I'd rather see a hood that does the opposite... pulls hot air out from the engine bay. Think Evo MR hood.

PMok · 08-03-2012, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Entropy

Forcing a bunch of unneeded air into the engine bay is pointless and counterproductive.

I do admit, though, that it looks amazing!

I'd rather see a hood that does the opposite... pulls hot air out from the engine bay. Think Evo MR hood.

exactly, or LFA style hood:

Pscylo · 08-03-2012, 03:09 AM

Definite vents towards the windshield....will pull air from the front end around and over the engine then out the vents to keep the engine cooler.

quik1987 · 08-03-2012, 03:32 AM

I would like to see a CF hood

Symbiont · 08-03-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quik1987

I would like to see a CF hood

They did talk about making a CF hood, as well... in addition to making CF inserts for the fender 'vent' area.

Dadhawk · 08-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sbxjap

Hmm.... Not bad.

My issue is that the lines don't match that of the front bumper cover... The ones that go around the emblem....

You know what that means? I gotta replace the front cover too, lol.... Otherwise the feng shui is totaly off!!

I agree on this, first thing I noticed. Also it would be great if it followed the lines of the GT hood stripe package so it would fit inbetween them. It may already not sure.

Touge Factory · 08-03-2012, 05:29 PM

interesting concept

but the scoop reminds me of...

View Poll Results: How should the 'inner' of this hood be designed?
Bring fresh air to the air box area.	37	44.58%
Leave it to where it just drops up right above the center of the motor.	9	10.84%
Vent it to the left and right side of the engine bay to cool the motor.	37	44.58%
Voters: 83. You may not vote on this poll

08-03-2012, 12:55 AM	#47
stalon320 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S coming 2013! Location: New Windsor, NY Posts: 179 Thanks: 164 Thanked 30 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not a fan.. I think the scoop is too big.. looks like it belongs on a 427 Mustang.. But I've said it before.. If YOU like it.. and want it.. then by all means do it! Once painted.. who knows? might look hot and change MY mind.. lol __________________ To Strive, To Seek , To Find.. and not to Yield- Tennyson Countdown to Spring 2013- FR-S A/T in either Argento or Raven

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08-01-2012, 12:15 AM	#43
Bg8780 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: '13 Black Subaru BRZ Limited Location: All over Posts: 479 Thanks: 439 Thanked 155 Times in 96 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks great! Classy yet aggressive. Retains the traditional type of shape Subaru has had for years with the top-mounted intercoolers. I like it.

08-01-2012, 01:50 AM	#44
Fish Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2015 Yuzu RS1.0 Scion FR-S #893 Location: San Fernando Valley, CA Posts: 913 Thanks: 459 Thanked 414 Times in 264 Posts Mentioned: 35 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm curious to see it with vents like the Evo 8/9...

08-03-2012, 12:59 AM	#48
kidgogeta Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Canada Posts: 459 Thanks: 631 Thanked 103 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'd like to see the gtr vents in the hood

08-03-2012, 02:26 AM	#50
Entropy Oversteer > Understeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: GT86 Location: PDX Posts: 87 Thanks: 17 Thanked 39 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Forcing a bunch of unneeded air into the engine bay is pointless and counterproductive. I do admit, though, that it looks amazing! I'd rather see a hood that does the opposite... pulls hot air out from the engine bay. Think Evo MR hood.

08-03-2012, 03:32 AM	#53
quik1987 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: Bugatti Veyron Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,338 Thanks: 141 Thanked 569 Times in 256 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would like to see a CF hood

08-03-2012, 05:29 PM	#56
Touge Factory Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: ZN6 Location: Instagram: @TFWorks Posts: 905 Thanks: 197 Thanked 511 Times in 287 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	interesting concept but the scoop reminds me of...

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