This is probably a pretty lame question, but, what's the purpose? They look pretty good on some cars, but do they actually do anything?

Thanks B50


[Modified by Bullet50, 10:42 PM 12/23/2002]

 

They bring air into the car. If you notice, rallies are run with the windows up.

 

I've always assumed there was a camera in there.

 

yup, driver cooling. a few endurance cars do the same

 

Thanks Guys..............

Looks like I'll need one. We're having a Targa Rally here next year that I'm planning on entering. Summer heat with no air conditioning equals 1 roof scoop.

Anyone know where I can get one.

Thanks B50

 

I got one at

http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?p=wi

Follow the links to Vents ... Side Vents



You can probably find one at a truck parts place as well.


[Modified by autorex, 10:11 AM 12/24/2002]

 

one thing to remember.....HAVE YOUR CO-DRIVER SHUT IT BEFORE WATER CROSSINGS! Trust me on this one, it is a BAD thing.

 

you can always hack one off the hood of any oem hoodscoop equipped car and rivet that to your roof.

 

I thought that Targa Newfoundland was an all-tarmac event? If it is, save the time and effort and just crack the windows.

Kirk

 

You're right Kirk.......... Targa Newfoundland is an all Tarmac event but some of the roads are narrow and when using the shoulders to apex turns the dust certainly flies. I'd perfer to leave the windows up for that reason alone. Cracking the windows will work for driver / navigator cooling but the noise generated by the air entering the car can trigger the voice activated communicators if the sensitivity can't be set high enough. At the very least it adds background noise while talking. The engine noise will increase as well. One thing you don't need during a rally is loss of communication between the driver and nav man.

Thanks for the links Autorex................Anyone know where I can get one of those Roof Scoops to cover up the intake vent (ex; Like on the roof of the eclipse in the F & F)

B50