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Apr 25, 2006 | 11:10 PM

Rook6

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Hood Liner?

Hey, what real purpose does that thick liner underneath the hood serve? I've been told to take it out as it's just dead weight.

Apr 25, 2006 | 11:19 PM

Aenarion

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RE: Hood Liner?

As far as I know, its just there to muffle engine noise. Thats what i've always been told at least.

Apr 25, 2006 | 11:43 PM

yellowjacket01

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RE: Hood Liner?

if you take that out you might risk getting the paint to hot and bubbling.

Apr 26, 2006 | 12:19 AM

ToplessGT

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RE: Hood Liner?

I purchased an aftermarket hood and left it off. Looks much cleaner. As for heat, i would worry about the blazin' sun fading it. I have had mine like this for 3 years now, like new still

Apr 26, 2006 | 04:10 PM

yellowjacket01

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RE: Hood Liner?

ive had a car that made the paint bubble thats why i put it,but if it doesnt well hell do it

Apr 26, 2006 | 11:00 PM

amrcnidyot

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RE: Hood Liner?

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ORIGINAL: yellowjacket01

ive had a car that made the paint bubble thats why i put it,but if it doesnt well hell do it

what kind of car was it? because i would like to remove my liner but would never do it if it will hurt anything or even has the chance to.

edit: and how old of a car?

Apr 26, 2006 | 11:58 PM

JonBeast

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RE: Hood Liner?

Dead weight? It weighs like 1 lb.

Just leave it.

Apr 27, 2006 | 01:47 AM

amrcnidyot

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RE: Hood Liner?

yea i was just thinkin more of a "looks" thing. i really dont care about t the weight. but ill just leave it on there. i dont care that much.

Apr 28, 2006 | 02:58 PM

jjfrehe

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RE: Hood Liner?

The primary purpose is for an engine fire. The thought is the retainers that hold the matt on the underside of your hood will release (i.e. melt), the matt will then fall and smother the fire.