Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

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Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

September 26, 2009, 10:01:41 PM

I have the Turbo Coupe with the twin scoops and my pad is falling apart, is this pad really needed or can I just remove it and be done?

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #1 – September 26, 2009, 11:39:20 PM

Nope, take it out.

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #2 – September 27, 2009, 01:27:45 AM

replacements can be had here even with a bird logo embeded.

somewhere in the for sale section i think.

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #3 – September 28, 2009, 05:20:20 PM

Mine hasn't been on the car in over a year. It may be a little bit louder without it, but thats negligable.

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #4 – September 28, 2009, 11:20:46 PM

It is intended for sound deadening, HOWEVER. What it will also do is keep some of the engine heat from helping the clear-coat peel off. Necessary, no. Beneficial, yes.

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #5 – September 29, 2009, 09:06:29 AM

First thing to go on any of my cars, I think they are real ugly, not needed and not beneficial.

TED

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #6 – September 29, 2009, 07:49:27 PM

PM mercury-man. He just had one made.

Personally I think they are over rated fire fuel.

Is the fiberglass hoodinsulation pad really needed?

Reply #7 – September 29, 2009, 08:29:23 PM

This is the first car that had one for me. It would be gone if it didn't still look new.

It's a big dust collector if you ask me.