Carbon fiber hoods?

gtabaz · 06-18-2012, 03:52 AM

Hey just a quick q ive been looking into getting a TS style hood but i live in NY and it rains often, you think itll mess up the engine in anyway? too much water getting in etc.. ? Thanks!

2theextreme · 06-18-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gtabaz

Hey just a quick q ive been looking into getting a TS style hood but i live in NY and it rains often, you think itll mess up the engine in anyway? too much water getting in etc.. ? Thanks!

I've had multiple CF hoods with vents and I don't have a garage. I live in VA which has its share of rain and I've never had an issue. Over 2+ years combined with the two hoods.

That's just my

hope it helps make your decision a little easier.

Fly1 Motorsports · 06-18-2012, 12:53 PM

I've had a vented hood for about 8 months...been thru a few rainstorms...never a problem here.

Huck · 06-18-2012, 03:39 PM

Your intakes aren't in a place where the vents would put water on them, so as long as you're not driving with wires showing or the fuse box lid missing, you should be fine.

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gtabaz · 06-18-2012, 04:36 PM

WOO HOO! thanks everyone!

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Fly1 Motorsports Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,094 Drives: PW 370Z 7AT/Tr/Sp/Nv Rep Power: 18	I've had a vented hood for about 8 months...been thru a few rainstorms...never a problem here.

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