1st Gen R53 Cooper S Bonnet insulation

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  1. ScottinBend

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    #1 ScottinBend, Mar 21, 2014
    Anyone remove the bonnet insulation.....if so, any problems?
     
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    #2 Dave.0, Mar 21, 2014
    I did and put it back because the hood gets so hot and the paint got really warm and that was in the winter months.
     
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    #3 cct1, Mar 21, 2014
    I've thought about it. The noise doesn't bother me, and I've been wondering if removing it would help with heat sink on the track. It's either that or a carbon fiber hood.
     
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    #4 Dave.0, Mar 21, 2014
    The noise is why I took it off. I wanted more motor and SC sound but the heat on the hood was very very warm.

    I thought about cutting some heat reflective padding and gluing it up but said F it and did a meth kit in the end.
     
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    #5 cct1, Mar 21, 2014
    I've held off removing the shield until I get meth, but I'd really like to get rid of it--I'll have to ask Jan about it, he'll know.
     
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    #6 ScottinBend, Mar 22, 2014
    That why I asked....worried about the heat. I just hate the looks of it and it gets so dirty.
     
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    #7 Crashton, Mar 22, 2014
    I pulled mine off, but it looked like carp. Not paint under there on my MINI just grey primer. I keep my engine bay clean, so wiping down that insulation pad is no big deal for me.
     
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    #8 MCS02, Mar 22, 2014
    If you want more SC sound cut out a big hole in the plastic that is at the back of the air filter. This allows lots of cold air in from the vent in front of your window. I did that and then made a top for my CIA so it won't get any hot air from the engine bay.
    I get all the SC sound you could want.
     
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    #9 GokartPilot, Mar 24, 2014

    Same here, I usually run the vacuum over it while I am drying out the engine bay.
     
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    #10 TheModFather, Mar 24, 2014
    Out of the 2 OE hoods I have had for my car, only the older model hood was fully painted underneath, and it was thin at best. Yanked the insulation padding from both and never noticed any excessive heat to the sheetmetal. The factory paint can take 400 degrees with no discoloring, just don't take a torch or welder to it... That makes it blister kinda funny.
     

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