loks Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Anyone who's done this have any feedback? 1. Engine noise level must rise or or ? 2. Problems with the paint on the outer bonnet surface above the turbo area? 3. Engine bay generally cooler? 4. Car feels lighter ? 5. Other problems? Mine being 10 years old now it look's like a high mileage flying carpet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 mine was missing when i bought it and it hasn't affected the paintwork in anyway at all. no excessive engine noise either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldy Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 i removed mine to reduce engine bay temps,i did notice a bit more engine noise but nothing major,i also notice that in the rain there is a small amount of steam coming off the bonnet on the turbo side but again nothing major,the bonnet does get very hot above the turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willson Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Not sure if its true, but I did read that the insulation is held on with fasteners that melt/let go from the heat in the event of an engine fire, thus smothering, said fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveRex Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 why not remove the insulation but leave a patch above the turbos or am I being stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Why not remove the insulation and glue a door mat above the turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Why not just clean it :flame Dev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 It beyond cleaning (:flame Dev would cure it though) , it's basically falling apart at the edges and the plastic clips are struggling to hold it in place. I guess I'll just take it off and find a suitable smaller fire resistant piece and high temp glue to place above the turbo area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Understood:thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Originally posted by Willson Not sure if its true, but I did read that the insulation is held on with fasteners that melt/let go from the heat in the event of an engine fire, thus smothering, said fire. *cough* *mycrotch* *cough* *bs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 But it is a fire blanket of sorts - so it's not all BS. How about removing it and carrying a fire extinguisher instead (CO2 or Powder, not water) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Its only a fire blanket in that it has fibre insulation sandwiched in it. A certain ex-member was claiming the quilt gave off a fire surpressing gas when heated to a certain point and that the plastic clips would drop the quilt onto the engine. Presumably these people who cut in vents, like Mandy, have to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 1. Did not notice, but perhaps due to the loud exhaust. 2. Not a problem, the paint will be fine. 3. Yes, but only by a very small amount. 4. It is lightweight. 5. The clips are easy to get off, but wear gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted July 23, 2004 Author Share Posted July 23, 2004 Cheers Syed / All for the replies. Looks like it's coming off today and test the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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