terrasmak

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Just wondering, how many people have taken the time to drill and transfer the rubber donuts and front hood gasket over to their CF hood. I'm abut to install a hood on my car. And am looking at it, may take a bit of work, but I think it will be worth it.

StevSam

Bump. I've been thinking about this as well. Just too lazy to do all that custom work.

turboed350z

If your hood is like mine, you should have 2 layers. The tricky part is piercing the firsr without damaging to the carbon fiber.

Honestly, i dont geel its worth it. I havent had problem with my hood yet. In fact i think without the gasket, it might even be better for air flow into the engine bay

terrasmak

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Less hood lift and it's a gasket then is to help air flow the correct direction; thru the radiator. Probably going to start on it tonight if I have time.

turboed350z

let me know how it goes. i feel there an easier way to install the gasket if you want it than to drill holes

SR71

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Years ago one of my other cars I installed it on the bumper instead right where the hood closed to, that way when the hood was closed it created the same seal as if mounted to the hood.

mr. sparco

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I used a universal seal meant for hoods. Held in place by 3m tape works great.

turboed350z

Doesnt 3m weaken with heat?

terrasmak

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I was thinking about this or weatherstripping, may be easier with better results

mr. sparco

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I've had no issues with aftermarket hoods. Composites don't transfer heat well.

terrasmak

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I was also thinking that if I used that or the foam version, a quick once a year swap of it is cheap and simple. Probably not needed with the stick on rubber version

MicVelo

So wouldn't this stuff work?



I mean, it seems to have some interesting automotive uses to close gaps and such...


...and custom work!!







I'm very sorry. Go ahead, report this post to a moderator. I deserve it.

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turboed350z

he is power hungry!!! we must stop him!!

any rate, i actually went with what mr sparco advised, with a twist. i 3m my old gasket on the car.

mr. sparco

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I've seen that foam used in composites prototyping.

XM 1

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my ING's hood already came witih predrilled holes for the OEM gaskets so i used them. if you 're not feeling the pain of drilling the holes by yourself just use the stuff mr. sparco mentioned....should be fine.

turboed350z

So after installing my gasket, i noticed the hood is slightly harder to close, and it opens with more force