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Who said hood scoops are useless?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Thejohnnyb21, Dec 10, 2021.

  1. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:12 PM
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    Thejohnnyb21

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  2. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:13 PM
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    5nahalf

    5nahalf I build dumb things

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    Now its useless and yellow.

    *really though, I wish I had a fake scoop on my truck, they just look better.
     
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    What does it look like with the light off? I've been thinking about installing one for a minute.

    Also, I think we have the same light setup going on (except the morimotos)

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  4. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    Get one!
     
  5. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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    Only people who don’t use them

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    My truck is inferno, so I have a better chance of finding a leprechaun than finding a inferno scooped hood.

    I could buy a new hood and have it painted, but I fear the match just wont be very good.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    Begs the question of exactly what the light's pointed at and how much of the hood it's catching.
     
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    You can barely tell it's in there. I like it.
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  9. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:28 PM
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    thats what I'm concerned about. it also requires drilling and I'm somehow $8k into mods with no irreversible damage
     
  10. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM
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    I'll post pics once it gets dark :thumbsup:. Had a cheap $18 Amazon light before and this is how it looked. Hood scoop light bar only. 20210816_213839.jpg
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2021 at 1:39 PM
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    Scoop is a 2 piece part. You only drill the bottom part and if for some reason it gets messed up you can buy it at your local dealer for around $75 :thumbsup:
     
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    Hood Scoop is NOT useless…. it drops panties a lil bit quicker! :thumbsup:
     
  13. Dec 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM
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    Hope to see this on a Tacoma one day

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    My first thought when I saw this was of Knight Rider, lol.
     
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    Can you provide a bit more detail about the install?
    How it is mounted to the hood
    Holes drilled
    Electrical connection
    Switching

    I’m not asking much, lol. Thanks!
     
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    WTF is that on top of your grill?? Really?
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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    I actually used this video and a couple more on YouTube but this is the best one. Hope this helps like it helped me.
    https://youtu.be/vrOIwLDj1_c
     
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  18. Dec 10, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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    Yep, still useless. Adding lights just makes them useless and stupid looking.
     
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    I like it. I'm not a fan of the Ford lights, but I like the scoop light! :cheers:
     
  20. Dec 10, 2021 at 3:14 PM
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    I agree.
     

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