The Ultimate Noob Question...EVVVAAAARRR

Lemers · 04-11-2011, 09:41 PM

A lot of dirt gets inside the engine compartment here and even more if I get the TS hood so if I know how to take care of it will help me decide. I'd get the GTR style if I think the TS is too much exposure.

frost · 04-11-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Everytime I look up the hood it talks about one sheet of carbon fiber and rolled edges but I haven't seen anything about rain guards.

I could be wrong, but I could have sword I remember a thread where the discussion was about how the real hood came with rain guards.

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Originally Posted by Lemers

A lot of dirt gets inside the engine compartment here and even more if I get the TS hood so if I know how to take care of it will help me decide. I'd get the GTR style if I think the TS is too much exposure.

The slits in the TS are like, the opposite direction of rain that would go into into it. It's not like a ram air style that's meant to take in the outside air and cram it into the engine or engine bay.

theDreamer · 04-11-2011, 09:50 PM

I would not worry about it that much unless you are driving through a hurricane amount of water/wind.
The only concern you really need to have is over maybe 5 years as electronics get old and wires become exposed to keep them wrapped and where your filters are. Though with most hoods/vents the filters are far away so that is of little concern.

Lemers · 04-11-2011, 09:51 PM

I'll look for the thread about the rain gaurds. Thats good info to look up. Thanks

JrumMusic · 04-11-2011, 10:21 PM

Thx for the input guys

2theextreme · 04-11-2011, 10:22 PM

I have an aftermarket hood....it has scoops....it came with detatchable panels under both of the scoops.....mine also has scoops in the dead center which don't have panels...and I've washed my car by hand on numerous occasions and never had a problem.

And here is the best photo I have of my hood I can show from the images I have in my photo album on this site:

You can see the scoops and the center part of my hood actually dips down and there a dual panel there with no protection behind it.

JrumMusic · 04-11-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2theextreme

I have an aftermarket hood....it has scoops....it came with detatchable panels under both of the scoops.....mine also has scoops in the dead center which don't have panels...and I've washed my car by hand on numerous occasions and never had a problem.

And here is the best photo I have of my hood I can show from the images I have in my photo album on this site:

You can see the scoops and the center part of my hood actually dips down and there a dual panel there with no protection behind it.

This is the one i saw off ebay, its amazing!!! Im just a pussy and dont wanna hurt my Z lol

2theextreme · 04-12-2011, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JrumMusic

This is the one i saw off ebay, its amazing!!! Im just a pussy and dont wanna hurt my Z lol

Check your PM's when you get a chance.

Apple Z · 04-12-2011, 06:52 AM

It shouldn't really be a problem imo, had numerous of vented hoods on my previous cars and it doesn't seem to have done any damage or rust to be seen with the naked eye. =] but then again that's just my perspective on it.

NewYorkJon34 · 04-12-2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JrumMusic

Thx for the input guys

Where in FL are you located?

Blue370tt · 04-12-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Some hoods come with a shield you can remove to keep the water out? But this all depends on how aggressive the hood is.

The VIS carbon fiber hood I have has this^^^^^^

JrumMusic · 04-12-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NewYorkJon34

Where in FL are you located?

daytona beach

JrumMusic · 04-12-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue370tt

The VIS carbon fiber hood I have has this^^^^^^

hows the quality and fit on that VIS bro?

TypeOne · 04-12-2011, 11:41 AM

I changed the stock top mount intercooler on my old STi to a front mount and left the scoop alone. When it rained, it filled my engine bay full of water.

Not saying it was a good thing, but I never had any negative affects from that... other than a crazy nasty engine and engine bay.

The scoop always sucked in trash and debris from the road is a downside.

docaam · 04-12-2011, 12:34 PM

anyone has any picture of this rain drain thing. I just finsih doing a custom superleggara style hood, vents are big so just a bit worried about dust and washing problem. But rain no issue as it doesnt rain here at all

04-11-2011, 09:41 PM	#16 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	A lot of dirt gets inside the engine compartment here and even more if I get the TS hood so if I know how to take care of it will help me decide. I'd get the GTR style if I think the TS is too much exposure. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-11-2011, 09:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	I would not worry about it that much unless you are driving through a hurricane amount of water/wind. The only concern you really need to have is over maybe 5 years as electronics get old and wires become exposed to keep them wrapped and where your filters are. Though with most hoods/vents the filters are far away so that is of little concern. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

04-11-2011, 09:51 PM	#19 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I'll look for the thread about the rain gaurds. Thats good info to look up. Thanks __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-11-2011, 10:21 PM	#20 (permalink)
JrumMusic Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 324 Drives: Pearl White 370z Rep Power: 14	Thx for the input guys __________________ Pearl White 370z \| Sport Package \| 19" Rays \| Stillen Oil Cooler \|Ark CBE \| K&N Short Ram Intake \| Kenwood 7" Nav Unit \| Custom Sound System \| More mods coming soon

04-11-2011, 10:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
2theextreme RIP Tony :( (1969-2015) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 18,802 Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS Rep Power: 67	I have an aftermarket hood....it has scoops....it came with detatchable panels under both of the scoops.....mine also has scoops in the dead center which don't have panels...and I've washed my car by hand on numerous occasions and never had a problem. And here is the best photo I have of my hood I can show from the images I have in my photo album on this site: You can see the scoops and the center part of my hood actually dips down and there a dual panel there with no protection behind it. __________________ SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips

04-12-2011, 06:52 AM	#24 (permalink)
Apple Z Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 46 Drives: Apple Rep Power: 14	It shouldn't really be a problem imo, had numerous of vented hoods on my previous cars and it doesn't seem to have done any damage or rust to be seen with the naked eye. =] but then again that's just my perspective on it.

04-12-2011, 11:41 AM	#29 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1850	I changed the stock top mount intercooler on my old STi to a front mount and left the scoop alone. When it rained, it filled my engine bay full of water. Not saying it was a good thing, but I never had any negative affects from that... other than a crazy nasty engine and engine bay. The scoop always sucked in trash and debris from the road is a downside.

04-12-2011, 12:34 PM	#30 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 28	anyone has any picture of this rain drain thing. I just finsih doing a custom superleggara style hood, vents are big so just a bit worried about dust and washing problem. But rain no issue as it doesnt rain here at all __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

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