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Need opinions on choosing aftermarket Hood Scoop

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ahunter858, Jun 25, 2012.

  1. Jul 26, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    nammer

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    what color were you thinkin? they come in like 11 colors
     
  2. Jul 26, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    12DblCab

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    I wouldn't add a scoop if it didn't come with your truck package. That is right up there with those stick on vents people put on the front panels and buying a TRD sticker. I wouldn't "pose" if I didn't have the package. JMO
     
  3. Jul 26, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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    if you want honesty i like the factory scoops on all 2nd gens the 2012's in particular look really good to me.

    but, everything you can stick on after market looks like shit imo. on a positive note you can buy unpainted hoods pretty cheap they are not toyota parts but, i have heard that the fitment is great however you need to buy the innards for the scoop and paint the thing, wrap it or spray it in line-x. there are other options but, this shouldn't be one of them lol
     
  4. Jul 26, 2012 at 2:15 PM
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    Chris24

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    please don't buy an aftermarket one...

    if you want the scoop, go with an oem hood.
     
  5. Jul 26, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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    ahunter858

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    Yeah, you guys are right. I cancelled my order a while ago, and just waiting for someone to give up their scoop for my scoopless. Thanks everyone for the "kind" words. :p
     
  6. Jul 26, 2012 at 5:36 PM
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    since your here in sandiego go to otay mesa there is an autoparts store called certifit and they have the sport hood for 90$ then take it to an autoshop and get it painted. it should cost no more than 300$ total
     
  7. Jul 26, 2012 at 5:59 PM
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    whatever you prefer OP, its ur truck, as long as you're happy, i'm prob gonna get flamed a ton if anybody sees my truck :eek:
     
  8. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:03 PM
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    Isn't there someone trying to get a CF hood done with skewps?
     
  9. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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    $300?!?! LMAO

    save you money and wait till they go on sale at vato-zone. you'll be able to pick up some sick chrome accessory pieces too!
     
  10. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:26 PM
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    $90 for a sport hood complete with the 3 plastic parts, or just for the hood with a blister and a hole in it?
     
  11. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    just for the hood with a hole, no 3 plastic parts, i called the one here, $97 for the hood
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 6:49 PM
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    if anything, the first one... but u should just get the trd sport hood... but, then again... ask yourself.. does a truck really need a skewp lol?? :rolleyes:
     
  13. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:09 PM
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    Really? Do they already have one for the 2012? And what is it made out of?
     
  14. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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    they are made of metal like our hoods, not sure on the quality, but should be decent enough to get the job done.
     
  15. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    But are they available for the 2012?

    The 2005-2011 hood won't fit the 2012 front clip
     
  16. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    yea, i'm not sure either
     
  17. Jul 27, 2012 at 5:33 AM
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    I think gun metal gray is the way to go. It'll match well with a useless hood scoop. One could mask out a hood scoop outlline and just plastidip that on too.
     
  18. Jul 27, 2012 at 8:48 AM
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    Stock for now.
    Looks like shet. IMO the hood has to be designed around the scoop for it to flow well.
     
  19. Jul 27, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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    People, people, do we drive trucks here, or did I stumble into a dodge neon forum?? Put your money towards something not bro, and try keep a little respect for trucks...
     
  20. Jul 27, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    ^can't be helped- tacoma sports have been coming with scoops since 05 man.
     

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