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Old May 31, 2022 | 10:26 PM
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Default Please help me identify this hood vent.

I saw this on good win racing website and I want one. Can anyone tell me what brand it is?

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Probably the Subaru one.
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Probably the Subaru one.
any idea which year, make, and model?

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Looks familiar. Cooper S
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Looks familiar. Cooper S
mill check it out. I took the picture from good win racing page.
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Mini Cooper pooper scooper
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[QUOTE=Stealth97;1622690]Mini Cooper pooper scooper[/QUOTE

i checked it out and I believe that’s it. Trying to find the best place to purchase it from. Thanks!
Old Jun 1, 2022 | 06:49 PM
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Probably should be mounted further forward, if that is feasible. Check out the pressure distribution maps.
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Probably should be mounted further forward, if that is feasible. Check out the pressure distribution maps.

I agree. I just need to find the right one now and the best place to get it.
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Huh, I’m pretty sure the owner mounted it as far back as possible after referring to said pressure maps.
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Can someone tell me what year car to spruce this from to ensure I get the correct one?
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2002-2008 cooper S. Can be found on FCP euro, popular German car parts site.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/min...Lw_wcB#fitment

You'll want to grind some tabs off to make a flat mating surface
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@mx5newbie , that's literally @curly s car. Haha!
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@mx5newbie , that's literally @curly s car. Haha!
nice! I have to have one.
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So I ordered the WRX pooper scooper. Can anyone advise me on how I can install this with out compromising the hood structure as I hear when cutting out the bracing, it makes the hood weak and flimsy.

im hoping I can simply trim the areas on the vent to go over the bracing and keep it in place. Does that sound like an option?
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The bracing is going to block a lot of the airflow. Plenty of people have cut it out to install various vents. It won't be a big issue if you don't lean on the hood.
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Originally Posted by rleete
The bracing is going to block a lot of the airflow. Plenty of people have cut it out to install various vents. It won't be a big issue if you don't lean on the hood.
Ok. That makes me feel a little bit better. I don’t an no one else should be on my hood for any reason. As long as it still props up good it shouldn’t be a problem.
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Originally Posted by curly
2002-2008 cooper S. Can be found on FCP euro, popular German car parts site.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/min...Lw_wcB#fitment

You'll want to grind some tabs off to make a flat mating surface
i was just reading through your old post when you installed this on your car. Can you tell me how far from the front ledge of the hood you placed this? Also, could you have come a little more forward? If so, how much? Mine should be here tomorrow. Thanks in advance.
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Looks to be about even with the headlight covers. It isn't that critical, just eyeball it.

More important that it's completely square to the front of the hood. If it's the least bit crooked, you'll see it.
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Originally Posted by rleete
Looks to be about even with the headlight covers. It isn't that critical, just eyeball it.

More important that it's completely square to the front of the hood. If it's the least bit crooked, you'll see it.
I was simply wondering if coming forward an inch or two would be ok? Would like mine a little further forward.



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