R55 Mini cooper s hood scoop heat shield

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Jun 5, 2014 | 04:45 PM

roach_juts

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Mini cooper s hood scoop heat shield

hi
has anybody used the hood scoop head shield from Detroit tuned?
does it really help does it job? compare to the Expensive M7 hood scoop heat shield?

here is the link
http://www.detroittuned.com/mini-coo...p-heat-shield/
i think its OEM

Thanks

Jun 5, 2014 | 05:04 PM

67morris

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yes, it's the oem one. It should help. I have it and it seems to work well.

Jun 5, 2014 | 05:15 PM

danjreed

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yup, I installed one. Greatly reduced scoop temps. Needed minor trimming with metal sheers on my 2013.

Jun 5, 2014 | 06:36 PM

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I actually use this combo on my car. This one on the Hood
http://www.waymotorworks.com/mini-co...5-r56-r57.html

And then I use the NM one on the turbo
http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-tita...011-newer.html

It fits perfect and looks great, plus it won't rust

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