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THE KING KHAN · 04-27-2009, 10:37 PM

the side scoops dont look horrible at least

Firewire · 04-27-2009, 10:55 PM

Just remember guys.....I wanted a 6sp R-Design and in the Midwest USA there are not a whole lot of them. Everyone wants an automatic for some reason. My dealer said they usually trade their manual transmissions off to other dealers. A manual transmission was a must thus limiting my choices unless I ordered one.

So, Brilliant Blue was my only option unless I wanted to go 150 miles North and get a demo with almost 3000 miles and missing some of the options I wanted, but it was Cosmic White w/ the brownish lower.

Initially I wanted silver, but now that I have this blue I absolutely love it! I am glad things worked out the way they did. And please remember I did not add the hood or side scoops. The car had 200 miles on it when I got it. The dealer did it in hopes to get win over a Mini Cooper S buyer I was told. I am just a little freaked out to remove it for fear it will leave a mark of some kind. It's a catch 22 for me right now. I figure in a couple of months as the new wears off I will be more brave and get the scoop off.

It is getting some attention. I have had several people approach me already asking about the car or telling me they were hoping to see one on the road soon.

Glad to see some one from Tulsa, OK on here too!

raoulduke · 04-27-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Firewire

I am just a little freaked out to remove it for fear it will leave a mark of some kind. It's a catch 22 for me right now. I figure in a couple of months as the new wears off I will be more brave and get the scoop off.

I bet if you took it back to the dealer and said you're not 'feeling' the scoops they'd remove them for you free of charge. Worth a try IMO.

Firewire · 04-27-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by raoulduke

I bet if you took it back to the dealer and said you're not 'feeling' the scoops they'd remove them for you free of charge. Worth a try IMO.

It is going back for a detail since it was raining when we picked it up. Maybe then I should ask!

Thanks!

Firewire · 05-09-2009, 10:25 PM

The hood scoop found a home above my workbench.

I am keeping the sidescoops for now. I don't think they look bad. I will however have to do some buffing. The clearcoat got a little scratched. I am not sure if it was from the vibration of the scoop or me removing it.

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SlowHatch · 05-10-2009, 01:41 AM

YAY I love it Now get the Hieco Grill and incorporate the original grill into your new peice of wall art! LOL Love the car and the color man so much Better!!!!

*dugforrester* · 05-10-2009, 04:19 AM

How does it look on the roof just above the windshield? I say +10hp better.

Firewire · 05-10-2009, 09:33 AM

I think I could maybe get +15 if I turned it around AND put it above the windshield.

C30kid · 05-10-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dugforrester

How does it look on the roof just above the windshield? I say +10hp better.

Then he just needs some racing stripes. Instant +25hp!! btw I love the car! Brilliant Blue is the best!!

thenjpudge · 05-24-2009, 10:03 PM

man I can wait to get one

Firewire · 05-29-2009, 01:22 AM

Do you think I could get anything for this $350 hood scoop on ebay???

I did a search and found none for sale and none completed. None period.

raoulduke · 05-29-2009, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Firewire

Do you think I could get anything for this $350 hood scoop on ebay???

I did a search and found none for sale and none completed. None period.

You can certainly try, but I'm a bit of an eBay junkie and for a while there I would do an all-things C30 search every few weeks, and I'd always see the same C30 hood scope on there for weeks, so something tells me they don't fly off the shelf if you know what I mean. But might as well try you know? Never know someone out there may be waiting for one to pop up (although I'd recommend listing it for pretty cheap - maybe around $75 and see if you get an nibbles? Your call of course...)

ij1889 · 05-29-2009, 02:25 AM

nice car, i had a tough time choosing between ice white and brilliant blue, i went with ice white.

but i was wondering, if you drive fast enough in a hot day, if they will just fly off??? you should try this, i recomend it!

SimboC · 05-29-2009, 07:03 AM

I'd be interested in buying the scoop. Would have to post to the UK though! Email me if you are interested : pedigreecat@btinternet.com

Love the colour. I have one the same on order - have been waiting 10 weeks and still have 4 to go!
Simon

Firewire · 05-29-2009, 07:30 PM

I put it on ebay if anyone is interested.

04-27-2009, 10:37 PM	#31
THE KING KHAN C30WORLD SuperS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,133	the side scoops dont look horrible at least __________________ ah its good to be king

05-29-2009, 01:22 AM	#41
Firewire Each One Teach One Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 22	Do you think I could get anything for this $350 hood scoop on ebay??? I did a search and found none for sale and none completed. None period. __________________ -------------------------------- '09 R-Design - Brilliant Blue

05-29-2009, 07:30 PM	#45
Firewire Each One Teach One Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 22	I put it on ebay if anyone is interested. __________________ -------------------------------- '09 R-Design - Brilliant Blue

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04-27-2009, 10:55 PM	#32
Firewire Each One Teach One Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 22	Just remember guys.....I wanted a 6sp R-Design and in the Midwest USA there are not a whole lot of them. Everyone wants an automatic for some reason. My dealer said they usually trade their manual transmissions off to other dealers. A manual transmission was a must thus limiting my choices unless I ordered one. So, Brilliant Blue was my only option unless I wanted to go 150 miles North and get a demo with almost 3000 miles and missing some of the options I wanted, but it was Cosmic White w/ the brownish lower. Initially I wanted silver, but now that I have this blue I absolutely love it! I am glad things worked out the way they did. And please remember I did not add the hood or side scoops. The car had 200 miles on it when I got it. The dealer did it in hopes to get win over a Mini Cooper S buyer I was told. I am just a little freaked out to remove it for fear it will leave a mark of some kind. It's a catch 22 for me right now. I figure in a couple of months as the new wears off I will be more brave and get the scoop off. It is getting some attention. I have had several people approach me already asking about the car or telling me they were hoping to see one on the road soon. Glad to see some one from Tulsa, OK on here too!

05-09-2009, 10:25 PM	#35
Firewire Each One Teach One Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 22	The hood scoop found a home above my workbench. I am keeping the sidescoops for now. I don't think they look bad. I will however have to do some buffing. The clearcoat got a little scratched. I am not sure if it was from the vibration of the scoop or me removing it.

05-10-2009, 01:41 AM	#36
SlowHatch New User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 6	YAY I love it Now get the Hieco Grill and incorporate the original grill into your new peice of wall art! LOL Love the car and the color man so much Better!!!!

05-10-2009, 04:19 AM	#37
dugforrester Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,738	How does it look on the roof just above the windshield? I say +10hp better.

05-10-2009, 09:33 AM	#38
Firewire Each One Teach One Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: OKC Posts: 22	I think I could maybe get +15 if I turned it around AND put it above the windshield.

05-24-2009, 10:03 PM	#40
thenjpudge New User Join Date: May 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 6	man I can wait to get one

05-29-2009, 07:03 AM	#44
SimboC Just lovin' my C30 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Framlingham, Suffolk, UK Posts: 21	I'd be interested in buying the scoop. Would have to post to the UK though! Email me if you are interested : pedigreecat@btinternet.com Love the colour. I have one the same on order - have been waiting 10 weeks and still have 4 to go! Simon