Guys with vented aftermarket hoods... Water/Rain

OldFart · 11-17-2013, 10:46 AM

One of the things I like about these cars is the fact the engine compartment is nicely protected from the elements with the underside shield etc. I'm looking at the VIS AMS hood and was wondering with regards to rain, etc... Besides garaging the car, anyway to keep the engine bay still looking nice, my car sits mostly outside and does get exposed to the elements.

God-Speed · 11-17-2013, 11:55 AM

A good car cover will alway help against the elements. Also when you are cleaning the car, make sure to take a little more time and give the engine compartment a good wipe down.

EZT · 11-17-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OldFart

One of the things I like about these cars is the fact the engine compartment is nicely protected from the elements with the underside shield etc. I'm looking at the VIS AMS hood and was wondering with regards to rain, etc... Besides garaging the car, anyway to keep the engine bay still looking nice, my car sits mostly outside and does get exposed to the elements.

I have the exact same hood, besides the occasional leaves near the windshield it stays pretty clean other than dust. I use a Meguiars cleaner which is a spray on detailer/wax to clean the engine bay. Spray and wipe and its shiny again.

UruZai · 11-17-2013, 05:17 PM

I know some manufacturers have the rain guards that come with the hood. Does the VIS AMS hood come with rain guards?

EZT · 11-17-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UruZai

I know some manufacturers have the rain guards that come with the hood. Does the VIS AMS hood come with rain guards?

Yes.

KingJoseph · 04-17-2015, 01:25 PM

Necrobump!

I want to take this a step further... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? I live in Seattle and, while the Z is not my daily driver, getting rained on is a matter of when and not if.

Thanks for any inputs!

SwissCheese · 05-14-2015, 11:44 PM

Bump for Interest!

SouthArk370Z · 05-15-2015, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KingJoseph

... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? ...

While I wouldn't take a high-pressure sprayer to the engine compartment, the electronics are sealed against rain and splash. Air intakes are beside the radiator, so a vented hood will not affect them.

mike12002us · 05-15-2015, 01:58 PM

I have the Seibon BD hood and it has been fine. The motor has never had any issues. Only thing I've noticed is that sand gets in the engine bay but its nothing to hard to clean.

madwi · 05-15-2015, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KingJoseph

Necrobump!

I want to take this a step further... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? I live in Seattle and, while the Z is not my daily driver, getting rained on is a matter of when and not if.

Thanks for any inputs!

I use a pressure washer to foam/rinse the car to no ill effect. I try not to spray directly into the vents though. Seibon TS style hood. Have to clean off the polished intake tubes though, lots of water spots if you don't.

OMGWTFBBQ · 05-15-2015, 02:59 PM

I've driven my car in the rain and it seems to be fine. I have no fender liners and never put the rain guards in my Varis hood. No problems yet LOL.

11-17-2013, 10:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldFart Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Carlisle, PA Age: 61 Posts: 682 Drives: 2011 Wannabe Nismo Rep Power: 960	Guys with vented aftermarket hoods... Water/Rain One of the things I like about these cars is the fact the engine compartment is nicely protected from the elements with the underside shield etc. I'm looking at the VIS AMS hood and was wondering with regards to rain, etc... Besides garaging the car, anyway to keep the engine bay still looking nice, my car sits mostly outside and does get exposed to the elements. Last edited by OldFart; 11-17-2013 at 11:08 AM.

04-17-2015, 01:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
KingJoseph Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 180 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 13	Necrobump! I want to take this a step further... is there any risk to the electronics or engine with a vented hood? I live in Seattle and, while the Z is not my daily driver, getting rained on is a matter of when and not if. Thanks for any inputs! __________________ King Joseph I 2012 370Z Nismo \|\| Berk HFCs \| F.I. 12" CF CBE

05-14-2015, 11:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
SwissCheese Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 785 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO Rep Power: 67	Bump for Interest! __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO #0389 Mods: Fast Intentions Resonated Test Pipes and TDX Exhaust with 18" Resonators (#1054), K&N Drop-Ins, GTR Start Button

05-15-2015, 02:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I've driven my car in the rain and it seems to be fine. I have no fender liners and never put the rain guards in my Varis hood. No problems yet LOL. GaleForce likes this. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

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God-Speed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Austin, Tx. Posts: 4,363 Drives: Prototype Rep Power: 2684377	A good car cover will alway help against the elements. Also when you are cleaning the car, make sure to take a little more time and give the engine compartment a good wipe down.

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mike12002us Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Charleston, SC Age: 40 Posts: 189 Drives: 2010 Sport 370z 6mt Rep Power: 12	I have the Seibon BD hood and it has been fine. The motor has never had any issues. Only thing I've noticed is that sand gets in the engine bay but its nothing to hard to clean.