 GT4 Hood Insulation and Rain Guard, Need some advice! |
 Jul 21, 2007 - 1:26 PM
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Already searched the forum and found the next topics.
http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=26922&st=0 http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=6692&hl= Since both topics are more then 2 years old and I dont want to revive a topic like that, I made my own. My underbonnet insulation is crap, has tears around the lower part of the bonnet. Personally after reading the above topics a feel a little bit safer to remove the insulation and possibly the rainguard(maybe replace it with. But since those topics are that old I'd like a little but of confirmation of the GT-4/Swapped/Turbo'ed owners that replied then or new guys that can give a good anwser to the next questions. - Does the paint really stay good? (Mine is freshly painted 7 months ago) - I read something about Temperature Sensor going faulty but couldn't find any reason putting it in order with the removal of the insulation, can anyone confirm it won't cause problems like that? - Is it better to install heat reflective paint underneath the rain guard area or should it be fine? This post has been edited by Kadett: Jul 21, 2007 - 1:27 PM -------------------- JDM Powerplant installed, BPU coming very soon!
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Aug 6, 2007 - 1:32 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 29, '06 From Hull, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i binned my rainguard almost as soon as i got the car. looks alot better without it, plus its good seeing the chimney of heat coming out when you're parked in traffic lol.
i was initially concerned about water going all over the engine when its parked up, but I doubt its gonna make too much mess. Considered making a custom rain guard that sits a bit lower so would keep the water out when its stood but will also allow air in, heat out. just ain't had time! |
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Aug 9, 2007 - 9:55 PM
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QUOTE(vsideboy @ Aug 5, 2007 - 11:32 PM) [snapback]585679[/snapback] i binned my rainguard almost as soon as i got the car. looks alot better without it, plus its good seeing the chimney of heat coming out when you're parked in traffic lol. i was initially concerned about water going all over the engine when its parked up, but I doubt its gonna make too much mess. Considered making a custom rain guard that sits a bit lower so would keep the water out when its stood but will also allow air in, heat out. just ain't had time! Already done. Talk to gottagoturbo these are in UK now.  
-------------------- JDM guy made me do it.
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Kadett GT4 Hood Insulation and Rain Guard Jul 21, 2007 - 1:26 PM
SlowCelica94 The insulation if prefectly fine to remove. Underh... Jul 21, 2007 - 9:20 PM Gary 1. I removed mine years ago. Paint still looks per... Jul 21, 2007 - 9:40 PM
cHinaman727 QUOTE(Gary @ Jul 22, 2007 - 2:40 AM)... Jul 21, 2007 - 10:35 PM lagos ive been running without that stuff for years. it ... Jul 22, 2007 - 12:15 AM Gary I meant it reduces radiant heat "from" t... Jul 22, 2007 - 10:38 AM jcaron9gt4 well my 5sfte gets pretty hot and the insulation i... Jul 22, 2007 - 11:43 AM Kadett I took it off today and took to car for a spin. Wi... Jul 22, 2007 - 11:54 AM lagos you wont ever have any issues with rain or snow en... Jul 22, 2007 - 12:15 PM azian_advanced sorry to jack your thread, but while we're on ... Jul 24, 2007 - 3:27 AM vsideboy yeah was gonna make it in a clear plastic (with a ... Aug 13, 2007 - 1:17 AM cHinaman727 so if i have a problem with overheating, taking of... Aug 13, 2007 - 1:29 AM vsideboy yeah it should help mate, BUT you really need to f... Aug 13, 2007 - 3:32 AM |
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