Underhood Liner: How many of you still have it?
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manuyc I was thinking of doing the same any down sides that you have seen. Also noticed you live in tampa same here just outside of tampa in riverview I dont think I have seen your car around before
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And the car sounds more alive when you take the linner and the rain gaurd off from under the hood.
Plus more heat escapes from the vents near the washer nozels are after you remove all the items Which will help it from heat soak.
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I live in tarpon springs. are you ever around this area.
And the car sounds more alive when you take the linner and the rain gaurd off from under the hood.
Plus more heat escapes from the vents near the washer nozels are after you remove all the items Which will help it from heat soak.
And the car sounds more alive when you take the linner and the rain gaurd off from under the hood.
Plus more heat escapes from the vents near the washer nozels are after you remove all the items Which will help it from heat soak.
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I had my liner off for a while. I just took off the plastic piece under the vent today. I'm surprised of how much more you actually hear the supercharger engage and blow off after removing that piece. Can't say if I have any negative effects since it hasn't even been a full day, but definitely sounds much cooler
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The hood liner is there for two reasons : (1) noise (which many of you don't care about) and (2) protecting the hood from the heat. The liner does not impact cooling and should be left on IMHO.
As for the plastic rain tray, I am not sure what the negative ramifications with removing it would be, but I can see how removing it would help draw hot air out.
As for the plastic rain tray, I am not sure what the negative ramifications with removing it would be, but I can see how removing it would help draw hot air out.
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What about a dirty engine bay since the covers are not on? I hate a dusty and dirty engine bay the guys who do have the lining and rain guard out have you guys noticed more dust and dirty under the hood?
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Took mine off this morning... man that thing was blocking the whole vents.. gotta love seeing all thsr heat escaping from there and hearing the charger whine..