WTB: Rain Deflector that goes under the center vent in the GT4 Hood, CLOSE PLEASE :) Options

[jcbass7]

The rain deflector that keeps the rain from pouring all into my engine bay..

This post has been edited by jcbass7: May 1, 2012 - 6:36 PM

[Artega]

I think I have that lying around.

I'll look for it.
check pm

[BonzaiCelica]

It wont stop rain from getting to your header. It's kinda of puzzled me since toyota put the air vent but from factory, it comes with a heat insulator on the inside of the hood (like ST202) as well as a catch plastic so that the water will flow downward towards the radiator. Wish I had pictures of it. I used to have it...

if you can find this much better than the rain deflector as it will keep all of the rain out from reaching your header

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Apr 30, 2012 - 2:25 PM

[Mr_Fister]

only take your car out when its sunny, like i do

This post has been edited by Mr_Fister: Apr 30, 2012 - 4:39 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

here it is :



Also got this from Azain Advanced gt4 front end conversion thread :

All GT-Fours came with a plastic cover mounted between the hood grill and the hood insulation. It catches rain water and directs it to the front where it falls on the radiator improving cooling. However, this weakens the end tank of an oem radiator due to the changes in temperature (expansion and compression particularly in cold weather climate) on the composite material. After 2 years my oem rad developed a crack causing the engine to spew out coolant when it was about -40 degrees. so I purchased a metal radiator (from performanceradiator.com aka USA Radiator). Most people remove this plastic cover as it improves cooling by releasing the hot air trapped in the engine bay. There is no real potential hazard with rain or snow falling through since rain drops and snow flakes will quickly evaporate as it reaches or comes in contact with the header or heat shield. If your car can withstand an engine bay wash, then it should withstand small rain drops or snow falling through.






This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Apr 30, 2012 - 5:25 PM

[jcbass7]

Thanks for the pics and info!

I didn't have one in for a long time, but the car is my DD and having it sit parked with some of the rain storms we get around here... I don't like that much water just pouring all over the engine. Although it will be back in the garage soon...

[njccmd2002]

do something simple. that plastic was held by clips. try to mold some acrylic, and put it there. it will be transparent. at least for a while.

[jcbass7]

do something simple. that plastic was held by clips. try to mold some acrylic, and put it there. it will be transparent. at least for a while.

I was thinking of making a fiberglass panel and having it route the water somewhere better than onto the radiator. I have a Koyo rad, but don't want to shorten its life any. Everyone got me thinking though and it might be nice to keep it open to cool things off with the FMIC and 3rd gen 3S in there

[hatchy_gt-s]

I have both stock deflector/insulator if you want them?

This post has been edited by hatchy_gt-s: May 1, 2012 - 11:16 AM

[jcbass7]

I have both stock deflector/insulator if you want them?

I'm interested in the deflector if you have a pic

[lagos]

Thanks for the pics and info!

I didn't have one in for a long time, but the car is my DD and having it sit parked with some of the rain storms we get around here... I don't like that much water just pouring all over the engine. Although it will be back in the garage soon...

My car has been daily driven without one for around 8years now. There is absolutely no reason to use one and by installing one you will risk heat soaking your engine bay in the summer as that vent releases a lot of hot air away from the engine bay.

[jcbass7]

Thanks for the pics and info!

I didn't have one in for a long time, but the car is my DD and having it sit parked with some of the rain storms we get around here... I don't like that much water just pouring all over the engine. Although it will be back in the garage soon...

My car has been daily driven without one for around 8years now. There is absolutely no reason to use one and by installing one you will risk heat soaking your engine bay in the summer as that vent releases a lot of hot air away from the engine bay.

Art,

I've seen your car and know how well you take care of it, so I value your opinion. I've been on the fence about leaving it open or putting in the rain deflector, but hearing your thoughts on it settles the issue for me. I'm going to leave it open and take advantage of the heat release it offers.



Mods can close! changed my mind.. sorry!