Designing My Own Scoops

Tzu · 10-23-2010, 04:40 PM

Hey guys. So I was bored, and I like little projects I can do so I started designing my own scoops. I know the functionality of scoops is pretty debatable but I enjoy working with metal and designing stuff.

I'm gonna pick up some sheet this week and start working on it. I'll update with pics as I go along.

Now I've seen some companies threatening to sue guys for making their own scoops. So here goes:

DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT IN ANY WAY ATTEMPTING TO REPLICATE ANY DESIGN CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET. I TOOK MY OWN DIMENSIONS AND WORKED WITH THOSE TO CREATE A SCOOP WHICH IS UNINTENDED TO COMPETE WITH ANY BUSINESS OR COMPANY. THESE ARE NOT FOR SALE.

Transport3r · 10-23-2010, 04:55 PM

Cool!

How much?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 10-23-2010, 04:57 PM

I'd look into a more shallow/wider design personally if I were to make my own.

Just some food for thought. Can get more air in, and produce a high pressure zone feeding in.

Big Tom · 10-23-2010, 05:14 PM

I've also made a couple of homemade scoops, not as beautiful as yours, but they only took me a Sunday evening to make...

They have been working flawless for over a year now, combined with my homemade DCI heatshield.

madmanhiker · 10-23-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuo

Cool!

How much?

LMAO!!

Tzu · 10-23-2010, 06:27 PM

Couple more pics. the first one has a blue surface which represents the metal block above and behind the grills. The second picture shows the side profile, with the block simulated in orange.

JPSlick:I think its pretty deep. I figured a shallower scoop may actually inhibit airflow at lower speeds. The shallow curve at the bottom of the scoop is supposed to increase air velocity at higher speeds.

BigTom: Ive seen those scoops, but wanted something with a little more of a gradual incline into the intake.

10-23-2010, 04:40 PM	#1
Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Designing My Own Scoops Hey guys. So I was bored, and I like little projects I can do so I started designing my own scoops. I know the functionality of scoops is pretty debatable but I enjoy working with metal and designing stuff. I'm gonna pick up some sheet this week and start working on it. I'll update with pics as I go along. Now I've seen some companies threatening to sue guys for making their own scoops. So here goes: DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT IN ANY WAY ATTEMPTING TO REPLICATE ANY DESIGN CURRENTLY ON THE MARKET. I TOOK MY OWN DIMENSIONS AND WORKED WITH THOSE TO CREATE A SCOOP WHICH IS UNINTENDED TO COMPETE WITH ANY BUSINESS OR COMPANY. THESE ARE NOT FOR SALE. Attached Images
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Transport3r Major 86 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: 2011 N55 E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (4)	Cool! How much? __________________ Josh-
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I'd look into a more shallow/wider design personally if I were to make my own. Just some food for thought. Can get more air in, and produce a high pressure zone feeding in.
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Big Tom Banned 57 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i n54 e92 MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Västerås iTrader: (0)	I've also made a couple of homemade scoops, not as beautiful as yours, but they only took me a Sunday evening to make... They have been working flawless for over a year now, combined with my homemade DCI heatshield.
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Tzu Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,551 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Couple more pics. the first one has a blue surface which represents the metal block above and behind the grills. The second picture shows the side profile, with the block simulated in orange. JPSlick:I think its pretty deep. I figured a shallower scoop may actually inhibit airflow at lower speeds. The shallow curve at the bottom of the scoop is supposed to increase air velocity at higher speeds. BigTom: Ive seen those scoops, but wanted something with a little more of a gradual incline into the intake. Attached Images Last edited by Tzu; 10-23-2010 at 06:28 PM.. Reason: forgot pics
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