7. Bogus Vents and Hood Scoops
Vents and hood scoops are important parts of engine cooling system. They deliver fresh air to the intake manifold. They also release the extensive heat that performance cars generate. That is why all fast and powerful cars have big scoops for additional cooling and heat release. All of this is functional and avoids overheating.
For those who want to make their car appear faster and more powerful, there are numerous fake hood scoops and vents on the market. This is a simple and quite frankly a terrible mod. Plastic scoops and vents are inexpensive and easy to install. All you have to do is glue them to your hood, fenders or roof.
From a distance, it may look like you did a good job, but poor-quality items will soon start to fall off. They can also leave glue marks on your paint. If you want to avoid facing disrespect from your fellow car lovers, don’t bother with plastic knockoffs. You can recognize a fake scoop from a mile away.