Just wondering how many people out there have chosen to remove the ugly mess from under the bonnet?

Is it worth keeping it? What difference does it really make?

 

i removed it, made no difference at all, looks tidier though

 

^^^ x2

 

Threw mine away this morning as it was falling apart anyway, I don't think it's sound deadening, I think its designed to smother fire if it occurs under the bonnet

 

I removed mine to, it was falling apart.

 

I've just done some Googling and across multiple forums the same things crop up:

- Heat insulation
- Cold weather protection/cold start-up
- Removal can cause hotspots on bonnet & paint degredation over time
- Excess noise from top ends ect

The forums were a Type R (Honda), Golf, Clio, Scoobynet & Ford.

I'm going to leave mine on - or look for a new one.

 

I'm sure it does different things on different cars but I have a large scoop shape hole in my bonnet so I doubt the insulation cools or keeps warm the engine.

 

Ive also removed mine no problems

 

Good point.... Stupid me!

 

Wouldn't av thought made much difference 2 sound with scoop in bonnet anyhow.