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Will a bug shield impact air flow to the hood scoop on the TRD Sport?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sgrounds22, Dec 11, 2012.

  1. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM
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    sgrounds22

    sgrounds22 [OP] Active Member

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  2. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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    acdronin

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    The hood scoop is fake, it doesn't do anything
     
  3. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    BARTRD

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    The scoop is in a negative air space, no air could get into it even it were made to be functional
     
  4. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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    cgs2k2

    cgs2k2 old man

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    these.

    ever notice if there is water on the hood, you can drive around and it goes nowhere?
     
  5. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:26 PM
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    sgrounds22

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    Interesting. I could have sworn I read a thread on here that said that the reason the TRD sport handles better is because of the scoop. It sounded legit at the time.

    Obviously I'm an idiot.

    Thanks peeps.
     
  6. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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    ChamYota

    ChamYota Crash Bandicoot Or Groot AKA Cham "Scottalot" Yota

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    No problem buddy, TW solves problems. :)
     
  7. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    You're not an idiot, the only stupid question is the one that doesn't get asked:)
     
  8. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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    ColoradoTaco

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    It does however look really cool :cool:
     
  9. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM
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    cgs2k2

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    this
     
  10. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    I like the looks of mine. Never be afraid to ask a question here. There are some very knowledgeable folks that will be more than happy to help you out
     
  11. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    You don't visit too many forums then, do you? :D
     
  12. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    acdronin

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    lol

    Actually it's what i tell people who come to work for me
     
  13. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    If I were to insert a screwdriver in my eye socket, would I have a screwdriver in my eye?
     
  14. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    chadderkdawg

    chadderkdawg Don't ask questions you don't want the answer to..

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    Sounds like you were trolled, haha
     
  15. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:44 PM
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    No. You would have a screwdriver in your eye socket.
     
  16. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    Ya , I said it
     
  17. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    Let's just hope it wasn't the guy who sold him his brand new TRD Sport.
     
  18. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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  19. Dec 11, 2012 at 12:49 PM
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    OK, fine, that's a stupid fucking question Cody, is that what you wanted me to say????
     

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