View Full Version : Removing bonnett lining
Shandy
05-25-2003, 02:44 PM
Guys,
Was just contemplating removing the heat / noise bonnet lining to increase the engine noise. A couple of questions however to anyone that has done this or read another thread on it
~Does this risk damaging the paint on the bonnet due to the higher temperatures?
~Does the engine sound TOO loud?
Cheers,
Stu.
AndyT
05-25-2003, 04:06 PM
I've done it to mine and it does sound louder but it's not that bad. You will however notice a lot more heat coming off the engine but I haven't had any problems with this. If anything it allows the engine to breath a bit better. Do it mate, looks better at shows when the bonnet is up as well.
Cougarbloke
05-25-2003, 06:02 PM
:confused:
HIGHLANDER
05-25-2003, 07:05 PM
You can get mirrored foil for lining the underside of your bonnet, will look cool if your engine is clean.
AndyT
05-25-2003, 08:57 PM
:thumbsup: Seen it done and it does look good if it's been fitted well but I have to say that I have seen a few cars that have tried it and it looks shocking due to it being applied badly.
StaceyS
05-26-2003, 06:34 PM
Mine doesn't have (never had) a lining in the bonnet- I don't know if any of the American ones do.
I've never had a problem with excess heat or noise.
GCatz
05-27-2003, 12:42 PM
I took mine off and had no problems, the stuff is mank anyhows and without it makes for a much more appealing bay when clean.
Shandy
05-27-2003, 06:27 PM
Did this at the weekend and it has improved the sound.
Cheers peeps,
Stu.