CORKSPORT Mazdaspeed Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop Product Release

[CorkSport]

We have been bombarded with messages, emails and calls if the hood scoop is ready. Perfection takes time,——and the wait is over.—We are glad to announce the Mazdaspeed 3 Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop. Designed for the 2010 - 2013 Mazdaspeed 3 for a precision fit.—CorkSport’s new hood scoop will allow your Mazdaspeed to open up […]

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[someguy]

Test results on BAT's please.

[Agent_Orange]

Originally Posted by someguy Test results on BAT's please.

Don't hold your breath.

Something tells me that will be a consumer test. I asked about this in the original concept thread, and haven't seen a scrap of data.

[white'swhiteMPS]

Originally Posted by someguy Test results on BAT's please.

Originally Posted by Agent_Orange Don't hold your breath. Something tells me that will be a consumer test. I asked about this in the original concept thread, and haven't seen a scrap of data.

I placed my order. I plan on running some tests. will make a thread or update any threads already created

[Code Monkey]

@Manuel;

[[R]usty]

Oh god it's here... my inner rice is screaming right now.

I wanna see some test results but...

[Putin 2.3T]

It's about damn time. Bought mine.


This is how I felt on the inside as soon I saw this thread..

[buddha]

Cautiously optimistic. I'll hold off until someone posts reliable number differences.

[Lancer-AM]

It is a good looking piece. I don't expect any changes to BAT's but really this is an appearance piece. Good job CS.

[Agent_Orange]

They are claiming it does drop BATs.

Improved airflow: Allow your engine to open up and breathe the cool outside air with our larger Mazdaspeed Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop.

Would be nice to know if this is based on science or just a general "bigger is better" mindset.
@CorkSport;

[Cheapspeed]

I think it looks ugly.

[white'swhiteMPS]

Originally Posted by Cheapspeed I think it looks ugly.

i think you look ugly

[Dmurray06]

As much as it helps your BATS, It'll actually slow you down from wind resistance.

[mize13]

Increased drag coefficient vs. Increased forced convection over the TMIC would be an interesting thread. Hopefully the people who get this product first are methodical about recording data and logging so the rest of the forum can benefit. I would consider this for my ets if bats decreased.

I don't think the increased drag would be that great. Bats might be slightly lower. I actually think this would be more beneficial for this car at higher speeds. The reason being at high speeds, incoming air just below the scoop is likely to "hit" the convexed hood and traverse well above the hoods surface making an "arc" over the scoop (see airfoil theory and angle of attack). Although you are more than likely pulling more air through the scoop at higher speeds, you could very well be pulling proportionally less air then at lower speeds due to this effect. The larger scoop should move the opening into the stream more and allow for lower bats.

Summary: in theory, lower bats. In for results.

[Darthspeed3]

too little, too late. I HAD a TMIC. Now....I'm FMIC. Pointless rice haha, looks nice though. Still might buy one. You guys are really making some moves in the right direction lately. Keep backing the right people and stay your course and shits gonna get real this season.

[CorkSport]

Too bad we do not have a wind tunnel....

I wonder if Ferrari will let us borrow theirs.

[someguy]

Originally Posted by CorkSport Too bad we do not have a wind tunnel.... I wonder if Ferrari will let us borrow theirs.

Partner up with someone (Mazda?) or buy time at someone else's wind tunnel (educational facilities, etc).

I would personally never buy a part like this unless it was proven to provide a performance benefit, I would never ever put something this ricey on my car. That might not be the case for some people, but for me it is. Hopefully (and probably) the community will provide subjective feedback, but it's nothing like controlled testing.

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by someguy Partner up with someone (Mazda?) or buy time at someone else's wind tunnel (educational facilities, etc). I would personally never buy a part like this unless it was proven to provide a performance benefit, I would never ever put something this ricey on my car. That might not be the case for some people, but for me it is. Hopefully (and probably) the community will provide subjective feedback, but it's nothing like controlled testing.

Really? From your sig: "CorkSport Fog, DRL and Interior LEDs" Please tell me about the performance increase the interior leds gave you.

[someguy]

Originally Posted by maisonvi Really? From your sig: "CorkSport Fog, DRL and Interior LEDs" Please tell me about the performance increase the interior leds gave you.

Well clearly they have less draw on the electrical system which results in decreased engine load and freeing up that precious extra 0.01hp

Honestly though, they're just brighter so I can see better inside the car at night trying to find stuff or whatever...I wouldn't call them ricey, you don't know they're there unless you know what stock lights look like, not like an oversized hood scoop could be or other typically ricey mods.

While we're at it, please tell me the performance benefit you get by running your BOV 50-50 (unless you're running a blow through setup, in which case, I'll shush)

[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by someguy Well clearly they have less draw on the electrical system which results in decreased engine load and freeing up that precious extra 0.01hp Honestly though, they're just brighter so I can see better inside the car at night trying to find stuff or whatever...I wouldn't call them ricey, you don't know they're there unless you know what stock lights look like, not like an oversized hood scoop could be or other typically ricey mods. While we're at it, please tell me the performance benefit you get by running your BOV 50-50 (unless you're running a blow through setup, in which case, I'll shush)

I never claimed to have a problem with ricey parts, you did. And if you must know, I run it cause I got it for super cheap and my stock one was leaking.

Everyone has some rice in them, embrace yours, dont be a pompus ass hat and say things like this: "I would personally never buy a part like this unless it was proven to provide a performance benefit".

[someguy]

Originally Posted by maisonvi I never claimed to have a problem with ricey parts, you did. And if you must know, I run it cause I got it for super cheap and my stock one was leaking. Everyone has some rice in them, embrace yours, dont be a pompus ass hat and say things like this: "I would personally never buy a part like this unless it was proven to provide a performance benefit".

But it's a true statement in this case, I wouldn't buy a part like this [hood scoop] unless it was proven to provide a performance benefit. I frankly don't like the stock hood scoop even, but at least it's stock and reasonably fits the face of the car. Nothing pompus or ass hat about it, it's just my personal choice about this hood scoop...if corksport came along and said we've proven that on average it lowers BAT's by 10f, I could justify it.

[Wambo]

so pretty..... I would color match mine to the car if I were to buy one.

[IamJamen]

Will this fit an MS6?

[white'swhiteMPS]

Originally Posted by IamJamen Will this fit an MS6?

wut? how do you plan on fitting this scoop to you 6? different hood?

[iammike]

Originally Posted by white'swhiteMPS wut? how do you plan on fitting this scoop to you 6? different hood?

wooosh

**shit on me, I'm a brownie. Guess it's time to pony up some more cash.

[CorkSport]

Originally Posted by IamJamen Will this fit an MS6?

I have a sawzall, come on over for an install saturday and we can make it happen.

[SpencerC]

Originally Posted by someguy Test results on BAT's please.

Test results below.... yes... it lowers BATS.

[white'swhiteMPS]

Originally Posted by Spencer@CorkSport Test results below.... yes... it lowers BATS.

quit screwing around and ship my scoop and DP already!

[ThizSpeed3]

a pic of the scoop on someones car,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2013-Ma...d4b1e7&vxp=mtr

[JgamB]

Originally Posted by ThizSpeed3 a pic of the scoop on someones car,

Looks good - apparently other people think so too:

"This product can't be added to cart now. It will be available on 07/15/2014"

[Sid3wayS]

Fuck the scoop. I wantz BECUZ SEALS V.2

[Cujo]

So....... are we still getting the ones that were ordered last week????

[kornybun]

Originally Posted by Cujo So....... are we still getting the ones that were ordered last week????

I'm waiting for my tracking number as well.

[SpencerC]

It depends. Most everyone who is getting one had it shipped already and "should" have a tracking number. We did run out earlier than expected, and though we tried to cut it off once out... ya'll were just to speedy.

If you are unsure if yours is making it out or not and want to know, call me or email me with your First and Last name so I can look up your order.

360-260-2675 ext 105, Spencer@CorkSport.com

[kornybun]

Originally Posted by Spencer@CorkSport It depends. Most everyone who is getting one had it shipped already and "should" have a tracking number. We did run out earlier than expected, and though we tried to cut it off once out... ya'll were just to speedy. If you are unsure if yours is making it out or not and want to know, call me or email me with your First and Last name so I can look up your order. 360-260-2675 ext 105, Spencer@CorkSport.com

I got a voicemail earlier from Derrick I believe, saying that my scoop should be shipped out no later than Friday. I hope everything goes as planned. Thanks again Spencer.

[Johnny_Law]

Originally Posted by CorkSport Too bad we do not have a wind tunnel.... I wonder if Ferrari will let us borrow theirs.

Ferrari uses passion, zeal and enthusiasm when building cars...not wind tunnels, math and science. That is why they catch on fire so passionately and enthusiastically:

the 10th Ferrari 458 on fire!!!! wow! - YouTube

the 10th Ferrari 458 on fire!!!! wow! - YouTube

Although the new F12 has to be one of the best modern front engine cars available...minus the lack of a manual transmission.

[Misterb]

Any silver gen2 with this? I like to see a pic
Thanks

[Wambo]

i'll second that. I want to see a silver gen pu with this scoop. I like the carbon fiber but I think color matching it will look much cleaner.... but I need pics to be sure!

[Mikee89]

I think it should look good on black gen2. Im considering buying it. Does it involve any drilling at all?

Nvm. Just checked instructions. Fits stock mouting spot.

[bwagers]

Holds up to rock chips about as well as our paint