Dads hood/Track
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Dads hood/Track
My 63 is a daily driver, but I track it couple times a month. If I'm lazy, at least once. Anyway, Regardless of track or city driving, the engine bay is just fuming. It is so hot. A lot of times after some runs, I pop the hood and leave it up for a while. The front brakes tend to heat up and stay hot.
The point: I have been thinking about getting Dad's CF hood w/ vents. I just cant'd decide if the heat loss is worth it? Are the benefits warranted by the hood?
Dad's: what about body paint match on the hood? Does that defeat any of the hoods benefit?
Anyone have one on a arctic white(650) 63? I'm just on the fence and I'm ot sure about the city driving aspect.
The point: I have been thinking about getting Dad's CF hood w/ vents. I just cant'd decide if the heat loss is worth it? Are the benefits warranted by the hood?
Dad's: what about body paint match on the hood? Does that defeat any of the hoods benefit?
Anyone have one on a arctic white(650) 63? I'm just on the fence and I'm ot sure about the city driving aspect.
Last edited by jordanaf; Sep 15, 2012 at 07:30 PM.
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'09 C63 Performance Package - Steel Grey/Sahara Biege
Although I never documented before and after temperatures, I can tell you that my Dads CF hood removes A LOT of heat from the engine compartment. You can literally see and feel the heat coming out of the vents once you park.
My hood is partially painted (steel grey) on the sides and it doesn't seem to matter. Plus, Keith had Sanford clear the entire hood too. It does a great deal to remove heat and the paint and match were fantastic.
Lots of compliments too...
My hood is partially painted (steel grey) on the sides and it doesn't seem to matter. Plus, Keith had Sanford clear the entire hood too. It does a great deal to remove heat and the paint and match were fantastic.
Lots of compliments too...
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any type of vents are going to help 
here's my concept...........
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...installed.html
here's my concept...........
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...installed.html
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Yes, any vents are going to help.
Duh!! Just kidding to you, but so true in life. I have been toying with my own hood project, but just don't have that much time. Plus, I have liked Dad's since before tracking the car.
Your hood is CRAZY!! Got enough venting? I admire your work, but miss the hood bulges. I am sure you temp keeps very nice. Do you track the car?
Anyone who tracks their car have a Dad's?
Duh!! Just kidding to you, but so true in life. I have been toying with my own hood project, but just don't have that much time. Plus, I have liked Dad's since before tracking the car.Your hood is CRAZY!! Got enough venting? I admire your work, but miss the hood bulges. I am sure you temp keeps very nice. Do you track the car?
Anyone who tracks their car have a Dad's?
