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The hood scoops purpose

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by PMK, Dec 4, 2011.

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  1. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:28 PM
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  2. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:30 PM
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    Actually the hood scoops REAL PURPOSE is to blind the living shit out of you as you drive into the sun (especially bad in a SUPER WHITE Tacoma).
     
    Tbird, Dec 4, 2011
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  3. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:32 PM
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    The skewp's function is to attract all the skewp haters
     
    OZ-T, Dec 4, 2011
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  4. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:34 PM
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    Bitchez love my skewp!
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2011 at 8:36 PM
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    ლ(ಠ益ಠლ) NEEDS MOAR SKEWP!!
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    You folks are just jealous you don't have the handle on your hood to make life easy to clean the glass.

    The added mileage, LEDs, and awesome power are just extras.

    PK
     
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  7. Dec 6, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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    Looks like you might need a functional scoop, 'Sport'...
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    It provides an easier way for dust to get to your engine.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2011 at 6:04 PM
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    despite all the hate from everyone, i wouldn't mind trading my normal hood for the scooped hood
     
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