THe_DeTAiL3R Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 okay so I don't know what it's actually called, but I'm talking about the black piece of insulation that is on the underside of the hood... Mine is dirty/worn out looking, and I'm wondering how much they cost, and where to get them? I know the dealership would be able to get them, but cheaper places? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I just took mine off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted November 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I just took mine off Yeah I did that on my old car, but I don't want my 95 to look ghetto.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonteCarloChick Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 How does it look ghetto with it off? Eh.. nevermind I don't care. Goodluck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prospeeder Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 it keeps engine heat from baking the paint off the hood over time, that includes the visible TOP part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 it's also supposed to extinguish the fire if one ever starts. The clips are supposed to melt and drop the mat to smother the fire. But i was also wondering where to get a new one, mine looks like shit as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3pt1lumina Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I was always told GM dealers. For my Chevelle, I can go to OPG and they have them. Believe it or not, they still have them at dealers even for a 1977! They're only about $50 for my Chevelle; I've never checked a price on one for a W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 mine sagged and got caught and sucked down by the belt! :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: :fruity: what is it made out of? fiberglass mat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitaloutsider Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 it keeps engine heat from baking the paint off the hood over time, that includes the visible TOP part BS. I've never run one on ANY of my cars, and I've never had a paint issue. The Montana hasn't had one since we bought it brand new in 1999. Perfect paint on the hood. It's more sound insulation than anything else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnout524 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I also think it's suppose to keep vibration down too. Our '87 Camry didn't have one, and whenever you'd stop at a light or something, the hood would wiggle because of the vibrtions. Haven't seen that with my car...of course, it runs much better than the Camry did. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeZ34 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 it keeps engine heat from baking the paint off the hood over time, that includes the visible TOP part I never had that problem in my old TGP, and I had the hood liner off of it for 2+ years. When I had my old Lumina repainted, I had the underside of the hood done as well. That never had any sort of heat related paint problems either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GP1138 Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 I also think it's suppose to keep vibration down too. Our '87 Camry didn't have one, and whenever you'd stop at a light or something, the hood would wiggle because of the vibrtions. Haven't seen that with my car...of course, it runs much better than the Camry did. lol Your Camry probably had a four-cylinder and most of the time four-cylinders run roughly anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted November 29, 2005 Report Share Posted November 29, 2005 it keeps engine heat from baking the paint off the hood over time, that includes the visible TOP part I never had that problem in my old TGP, and I had the hood liner off of it for 2+ years. When I had my old Lumina repainted, I had the underside of the hood done as well. That never had any sort of heat related paint problems either. I have heard that it does help...though...My RX-7 doesn't have one, can't have one because the intake is already has a cut out in the hood support to let it close. My RX-7 runs hotter then ANY W out here I'm willing to bet - paint is still great on the hood and it is a 21 year old car almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
19Cutlass94 Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 My dad doesnt have one on his car, and I am willing to bet that thing runs hotter than anything anybody here has. The paint on the hood is in near perfect condition. so I really dont think it has anything to do with paint. If anything, all it does is insulate the heat to keep the hood from getting hotter than hell. Because my car still has it and I can drive it for hours and the hood will still be cold, you drive my dads car for 30 minutes and the hood gets hot. But obviously not hot enough to damage the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Hmm.... maybe I'll try driving around for a while without the "hoodliner" and see if my car runs cooler (not that it has a heat problem)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 I also think it's suppose to keep vibration down too. Our '87 Camry didn't have one, and whenever you'd stop at a light or something, the hood would wiggle because of the vibrtions. Haven't seen that with my car...of course, it runs much better than the Camry did. lol not to sound like a dick (probably will anyway) HOW IN THE FUCK WILL THAT KEEP VIBRATION DOWN? :? :?: It's not between the hood and fender where it comes close to touching?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 My dad doesnt have one on his car, and I am willing to bet that thing runs hotter than anything anybody here has. The paint on the hood is in near perfect condition. so I really dont think it has anything to do with paint. If anything, all it does is insulate the heat to keep the hood from getting hotter than hell. Because my car still has it and I can drive it for hours and the hood will still be cold, you drive my dads car for 30 minutes and the hood gets hot. But obviously not hot enough to damage the paint. My RX-7 gets hot, not hot like I burned my hand, but ouch this is uncomfortable....where if you were to wax the hood after driving it hard the wax drys damn near instantly.... The whole fornt end of that car gets hot actually, but since hot air rises the hood gets most of it....I contribute all this warmth to the cooling fan always running and blowing warm air all around. Hell any seam in relate to the engine bay has warm air blowing out of it while running :S.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THe_DeTAiL3R Posted November 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Maybe it's cause the damn things spin at 10,000RPM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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