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Alright, Ive got a chance to score a 2 week old ViS Invader carbon fiber hood for $250. The guy said the fits a little off but with hood pins you cant tell. I havent been to look at it, but my main question is this: My car wont be garaged any and the hood has the vents in it, so would there be any problems with rain, snow or anything else getting down into the engine or anything like that? I didnt think there could be any serious problems but any input is appreciated. Thanks.

-Joey

 
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If you get paranoid, just go out before it rains/right when it starts and put a towel in the engine compartment, under the vents. I don't see how it'd matter all that much, but if it bothers you, towels are always an option.

 
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Rain gets in your engine all the time, hoods arn't water tight. I wouldnt worry about it

 
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yeah, i wouldnt worry about it as well

 
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I would go with the towel if worried about rain, etc. Road dust and rain get under the hood all the time while driving.

 
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good points. im in the process of moving and the hood isnt something i really need to or should be buying, but i dont know if i can pass on such a good deal

 
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youll get more water in the engine bay than before but its not like its really gonna matter all that much. Thats a good deal on the hood so you could at least take it and if things dont work out sell it

 
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thats what i was thinking. hes also selling a set of red and black R1 seats with brackets and sliders for $300 or $350 cant remember which. Id get those too but my colors are black and blue.

 
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yeah chrisman8995 has the same hood, i remember when it rained a lot down here we got in his car and it stalled 3 times because so much rain had got into the hood, and aparently somehow got into the intake.......................

 
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shouldnt be a problem at all, look at cars like impreza's, the lancer, etc... all have scoops and vents, no problems at all....

 
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I have this hood, I have had no problems, many cars come factory with vents in the hood, the water that enters the vent will run down the front of the motor. If it was a problem, I doubt VIS would have made the hood.

 
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eventually, all the rain will cause the headers and/or the head to start rusting. my friend had it and thats what happened

 
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Yes but those are designed to function. This one isnt its all for looks. If you were yo get it find a way to somehow mack the induction fake or close the opening. Thats JMO tho

 
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Yea id probably close it off