Vented hood thread

cycy89 · 03-30-2012, 03:53 AM

Hey guys. I just got my Seibon BD hood installed today.

For those of you who have vented hoods, what do you do when it rains? and how do you wash it? And do you have other problems with your hoods?

cc370z · 03-30-2012, 06:08 AM

Looks great. How was the install?

Jasonle · 03-30-2012, 09:20 AM

Your hood looks nice! I had my body shop installed my hood for me...they put some mesh for me and lexan to keep most of the rain/water out. I had a seibon carbon fiber hood on my G35 and it was vented like yours and rain or car wash didnt do anything but make the engine more dirty

cheshirecat · 03-30-2012, 10:26 AM

OP, the engine is fine if water gets on it. As far as washing, treat it like the rest of your car.

Also, you may want to get the hood clear coated unless it seldom sees sunlight. The gel coat doesn't help much when it comes to UV exposure and yellowing of the CF/gel coat.

TerribleONE · 03-30-2012, 10:26 AM

what hood is that? ^

cycy89 · 03-30-2012, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cc370z

Looks great. How was the install?

Thanks!
pretty easy, make sure you have 2 extra ppl helping you. the clips for the windshield washer fluid wouldn't fit in the holes CF has, need minor modifications. in general really easy!

Reaper42 · 03-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Damn, that actually looks pretty bad *** OP. I would def paint or buy to mesh tho. That Seibon **** suckkkks. I found some good grills to replace on my hood and bumpers if you are interested PM me.

As far as rain/washing goes. I dont really drive my car in the rain, but have been caught in the occasional freak of nature down pour, plus I was my car alot. I have no problems with the water. And my vents (TS style hood) are a little bit more over where the MAF sensors or for the intakes, still no problems over about 5K plus miles on the car. I wouldnt worry about it, especially with your hood.

anthonyy · 03-30-2012, 12:17 PM

I actually like it! Looks aggressive with the lip

EZT · 03-30-2012, 12:35 PM

No issues, fitment problems, or anything other than good fun with mine so far.

wstar · 03-30-2012, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

they put some mesh for me and lexan to keep most of the rain/water out

Wait, you bought a vented hood and then covered the vents in lexan?

Jasonle · 03-30-2012, 01:39 PM

Yeah i liked the look of the hood i saw a guy that did it to his rx-7 cause he was afraid of water/rain getting in.. it looked good.. so i figure id do mine

cycy89 · 03-30-2012, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jasonle

Your hood looks nice! I had my body shop installed my hood for me...they put some mesh for me and lexan to keep most of the rain/water out. I had a seibon carbon fiber hood on my G35 and it was vented like yours and rain or car wash didnt do anything but make the engine more dirty

That looks great! I might have to get different mesh too..

cycy89 · 03-30-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

OP, the engine is fine if water gets on it. As far as washing, treat it like the rest of your car.

Also, you may want to get the hood clear coated unless it seldom sees sunlight. The gel coat doesn't help much when it comes to UV exposure and yellowing of the CF/gel coat.

Thanks for the tip!

cycy89 · 03-30-2012, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerribleONE

what hood is that? ^

BD style

Jamaica · 03-30-2012, 02:11 PM

[/QUOTE]

I still have mesh around both vents. I have had no problems with water so far.

03-30-2012, 03:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
cycy89 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: 120mph somewhere Posts: 1,097 Drives: #TTURBOZ Rep Power: 30	Vented hood thread Hey guys. I just got my Seibon BD hood installed today. For those of you who have vented hoods, what do you do when it rains? and how do you wash it? And do you have other problems with your hoods? hjo1078, tatooandy67 and gqwexp like this. __________________ Fast Intentions Twin Turbo Kit GT2860RS, 677WHP\|FI 34 row oil cooler\|F.I. CBE\|Fast 500E return fuel system\|FI trans cooler\|FI billet aluminum flex plate\|Excedy clutch packs\|ENKEI RP03\|BC BR coilovers\|SEIBON Carbon\|EVO-R Rear fog light\|GTR push start\|Whiteline sway bars, Diff bushing\|DSS axles\|ECUTekW/FlexFuelTune

03-30-2012, 09:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Your hood looks nice! I had my body shop installed my hood for me...they put some mesh for me and lexan to keep most of the rain/water out. I had a seibon carbon fiber hood on my G35 and it was vented like yours and rain or car wash didnt do anything but make the engine more dirty carlitos_370z and tatooandy67 like this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast Last edited by Jasonle; 03-30-2012 at 09:22 AM.

03-30-2012, 10:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	what hood is that? ^ __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

03-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 18	Damn, that actually looks pretty bad * OP. I would def paint or buy to mesh tho. That Seibon suckkkks. I found some good grills to replace on my hood and bumpers if you are interested PM me. As far as rain/washing goes. I dont really drive my car in the rain, but have been caught in the occasional freak of nature down pour, plus I was my car alot. I have no problems with the water. And my vents (TS style hood) are a little bit more over where the MAF sensors or for the intakes, still no problems over about 5K plus miles on the car. I wouldnt worry about it, especially with your hood. __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370**

03-30-2012, 01:39 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Yeah i liked the look of the hood i saw a guy that did it to his rx-7 cause he was afraid of water/rain getting in.. it looked good.. so i figure id do mine __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast Last edited by Jasonle; 03-30-2012 at 01:43 PM.

03-30-2012, 06:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	Looks great. How was the install?

03-30-2012, 10:26 AM	#4 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	OP, the engine is fine if water gets on it. As far as washing, treat it like the rest of your car. Also, you may want to get the hood clear coated unless it seldom sees sunlight. The gel coat doesn't help much when it comes to UV exposure and yellowing of the CF/gel coat.

03-30-2012, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
anthonyy A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Los Gatos, CA Posts: 1,027 Drives: Lexus CT Rep Power: 16	I actually like it! Looks aggressive with the lip

03-30-2012, 12:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
EZT Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gainesville Posts: 546 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 315	No issues, fitment problems, or anything other than good fun with mine so far.

03-30-2012, 02:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	[/QUOTE] I still have mesh around both vents. I have had no problems with water so far. BlueDemon, carlitos_370z, tatooandy67 and 2 others like this.

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