blongo804 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Does that padding under the hood serve any purpose anyways? I'd like to remove it just because it's ugly and kind of stained in some spots. I'm just trying to figure out ways to improve the looks of the car even when the hood is open. BTW, just became a Monkey title. \m/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbrudder Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I think It is fire retardant if your engine catches on fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodik Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 if engine bay gets too hot you may damage the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumblinaviator Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 +1 Consider it insulation between the heat generated and the precious paint job. I've heard of paint bubbling up with it removed and temperatures too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underground000 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 well i just heard about it protecting the paint but that makes sense i've heard if the engine is on fire the plastic clips melt and the padding falls onto the engine in the case the driver is stupid enough the open the hood, the padding would help contain the fire for a little bit 5eat downshift rev match:) Powder coated wheels: completed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocHolladay23 Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 If removed you must install hood vents. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] You want stickers? Hit me up here!!! You want a shirt? Hit me up here!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 Interesting. I never thought of the fire aspect of it, which sounds completely reasonable. What if maybe I wrapped it in the reflective tape stuff? Maybe wrap it....gold? ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 I removed mine last summer because it was really goofed up and torn. No problems that I can tell with engine temps or the paint being affected. If the engine is putting out enough heat up to the hood to melt or damage the paint I think you got larger problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 Go ahead and remove it, it'll save you about half a pound... and you'll notice the handling increase right away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Not at all what I'm aiming for ^, but ok. I'll figure something out how to make it purty. Thanks for the input everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT Daddy Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 If removed you must install hood vents. Did this ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilbrudder Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 If the engine is putting out enough heat up to the hood to melt or damage the paint I think you got larger problems. Yeah, like a fire and no retardant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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