Heat!

[gReY-oNe]

OK guys and gals
i really didnt know where to post this but i thought ill take a stab and put it in the noob forum
it could always be moved
:D


Just wondering what things you can do to limit heat in ur engine bay
Summer is coming
car seems to smell very hot after a drive
fanging it or not
apart from a vented bonnet is there anything esle you could do?
and looking at what u guys have done..


Regards Bao

[destrukshn]

put washers on the back of the bonnet, to raise it.
heat wrap shit.
lol.

[SiReal]

run multiple CAI pipes into your engine bay haha..

[gReY-oNe]

SERIOUSLY!!!
*sigh*
im actually not using a CAI but a short ram
my cars over heatin well sure seems like it neways
bonnet is starting to fade

[ekhybrid]

wat destk. said
take off the rubber seal near ur wipers so the heat can escape more easily
heat wrap rad. hose if u didnt think of that

regards
huynh

[SiReal]

yeah la. i'm serious. just go to autobarn and get those CAI pipes. and feed a couple from your front bumper into your engine bay. i see civics and stuff with two soemtimes. one for the airbox, one for the engine bay.

[DLO01]

Instead of trying to do a band-aid fix it.

Maybe you should find the real problem?

[gReY-oNe]

Instead of trying to do a band-aid fix it.

Maybe you should find the real problem?

theres nothing wrong with teh car
LMAO
i just wanted to see if there is a way to reduce heat in teh engine bay without venting the bonnet

[DLO01]

my cars over heatin well sure seems like it neways

:confused:

Over heating = hotter than normal temps.


Ok:
Vents
Raise bonnet
cold air ducting
Exhaust wrap
intake Reflective wrap
Cool thermo & fan switch.

[ekhybrid]

theres nothing wrong with teh car
LMAO
i just wanted to see if there is a way to reduce heat in teh engine bay without venting the bonnet

raise the rear of the bonnet man
OR
you can do the WRXY SCOOP x 3

[kn1ghtm4r3]

drive with no bonnet =)

heat wrap fo sure. =)

[STTICH]

raising the bonnet wth washers will definately help, make sure u change to longer bolts as well for secure fitment.

try it and u'll find out.

but its kinda illegal , so be careful. :)

[gReY-oNe]

raising the bonnet wth washers will definately help. try it and u'll find out.

but its kinda illegal , be careful. :)

HAR HAR HAR thanks for lettin me know that :D

ill try it after work todays :D

[STTICH]

check back my post, u replied too quick, i didnt even hav time to correct myself :)

[cristian]

get a lower temp thermostat...i saw one from jdm concept...

raise the back of the hood with washers like destrukshn sed...

umm...try to drive at night?!?

[blahZ]

yep raise your bonnet

[EL_DC5]

why is raising bonnet illigal????

[ekhybrid]

they is raising bonnet illigal????

yyyes

[blk_shadow]

Change To Mugen Or Spoon Thermostat And Thermoswitch Will Help.
As They Open Up Quicker Than Stock

[cristian]

they is raising bonnet illigal????

its illegal if u get caught...hahaha...

man, almost every mod in the book is likely to be breaking some ADR standard

[blahZ]

:thumbsup:hahahaha true

[EL_DC5]

its illegal if u get caught...hahaha...

man, almost every mod in the book is likely to be breaking some ADR standard

But does anyone know why its illigal or is it just a theory?

[destrukshn]

there's a seal, where your bonnet sits at the back, take it off, and add 2 washers, or maybe even one, don't raise it too much, because then it get noticeable
just do it enough.

[Mr_will]

what a stupid thread.

unless your temp gauge is significantly higher than normal, and is in/near the red bit, your car is not overheating and you dont need to worry.

stop trying to fix something that isnt broken.

[destrukshn]

what a stupid thread.

unless your temp gauge is significantly higher than normal, and is in/near the red bit, your car is not overheating and you dont need to worry.

stop trying to fix something that isnt broken.
IF you have read the posts CAREFULLY.
the motor IS NOT overheating.
it's just creating alot of heat under the bonnet.

[STTICH]

But does anyone know why its illigal or is it just a theory?

alot of ppl add washers without changing to longer bolts, hence the bonnet isnt really secured in place. wat will happen during a head-on collision? not pretty.

even with the help of longer bolts, i personnaly dont think its that save too, tats if u raise it up too much. mayb not to the extreme, then its ok.

[Mr_will]

IF you have read the posts CAREFULLY.
the motor IS NOT overheating.
it's just creating alot of heat under the bonnet.



SERIOUSLY!!!
*sigh*
im actually not using a CAI but a short ram
my cars over heatin well sure seems like it neways
bonnet is starting to fade


looks like youre the one that needs to re read this thread mate

i maintain that nothing should be done unless the temp gauge is moving. engines get hot. get used to it.

[destrukshn]

read on.
and you will see the other posts.
mate.

[gReY-oNe]

looks like youre the one that needs to re read this thread mate

i maintain that nothing should be done unless the temp gauge is moving. engines get hot. get used to it.

sorry about teh mix up there no need to take a stab at me !!!

PLUS i dont think its a stupid thread
and heat is something that i should worry about

[misteR_bilzz]

But does anyone know why its illigal or is it just a theory?

its illegal because like vents in your bonnet, if an oil line bursts oil may come thru the vents in the bonnet and onto the windscreen and may obscure the sigh of the driver thus causing an acco.

well so ive heard from one of those police in an interview on tt. *rolls eyes*

[dc2dc2dc2]

Baos on heat ?

[Mr_will]

sorry about teh mix up there no need to take a stab at me !!!

PLUS i dont think its a stupid thread
and heat is something that i should worry about



in order to operate efficiently your engine needs to be hot. cooling it too much will make it less efficient, and result in unburnt fuel leaving your tailpipe, or at least being burnt in your catalytic converer instead of the combustion chamber.

[destrukshn]

in order to operate efficiently your engine needs to be hot. cooling it too much will make it less efficient, and result in unburnt fuel leaving your tailpipe, or at least being burnt in your catalytic converer instead of the combustion chamber.
she wants to release the heat the that motor is producing.
not, making the engine run cooler.

[Mr_will]

she wants to release the heat the that motor is producing.
not, making the engine run cooler.

hmmm...i wonder what will happen if she makes the heat that the engine is producing dissipate more quickly? oh wait...captain obvious to the rescue...it will run cooler!

[dc2dc2dc2]

destrukshn vs mr_will

[cristian]

CF ur hood...dont have to be vented...just wont have to worry about paint fade...

[cristian]

i think theres a confusion between engine operating temps...with engine bay air temp...

i think the main worry was her bonnet showing signs of fade

[dc2dc2dc2]

Bao

just get a bonnet with scoop or something.

[misteR_bilzz]

'overheating' as stated by her in the original post isnt her issue, its the fact that there is excessive heat in her engine bay (car still operates at a normal temp)... the engine has already made the heat and its just sitting there getting other things hot like her sri and bonnet.

as said before just go with the washers on the bonnet and try to get some heat wrapping done.

problem solved!

[gReY-oNe]

Bao

just get a bonnet with scoop or something.

ill try the washers thing
LOL no scoop or vents :P
LMAO

[dc2dc2dc2]

scoops are gangster.
ricer in disguise. big 07' wrx scoop.

[EL_DC5]

this is the only law i can find about bonnets

Bonnet securing devices

(1) A motor vehicle with a moveable body panel forward of the windscreen that covers an engine or luggage storage or battery compartment, must have a device to secure the panel.

(2) However, if the panel opens from the front in a way that partly or completely obstructs the driver’s forward view through the windscreen, the panel must have primary and secondary devices to secure the panel.

[destrukshn]

hmmm...i wonder what will happen if she makes the heat that the engine is producing dissipate more quickly? oh wait...captain obvious to the rescue...it will run cooler!
the person is trying to get of excess heat in the engine bay, so it's cooler underneath there.
to make it more efficient, then having heat trapped inside, the bonnet.
that's all the owner wants to do is remove that excess heat, that it has underneath the bonnet.
this will benefit the owner of THAT car, as they're motor does creat excess heat.

[blahZ]

so his bonnet wont fade?

[panda[cRx]]

its illegal because like vents in your bonnet, if an oil line bursts oil may come thru the vents in the bonnet and onto the windscreen and may obscure the sigh of the driver thus causing an acco.

well so ive heard from one of those police in an interview on tt. *rolls eyes*

its also for when there is front (bonnet) impact in an accident. changing how it sits changes how it will react on impact

[Bludger]

Mr_will > destrukshn

[Mr_will]

the person is trying to get of excess heat in the engine bay, so it's cooler underneath there.
to make it more efficient, then having heat trapped inside, the bonnet.
that's all the owner wants to do is remove that excess heat, that it has underneath the bonnet.
this will benefit the owner of THAT car, as they're motor does creat excess heat.

and you know this how? youve checked the temperatures, and know the ideal underbonnet temp? i reckon honda has tested it, and i also reckon honda has a better idea than you.

[Mr_will]

this is the only law i can find about bonnets

Bonnet securing devices

(1) A motor vehicle with a moveable body panel forward of the windscreen that covers an engine or luggage storage or battery compartment, must have a device to secure the panel.

(2) However, if the panel opens from the front in a way that partly or completely obstructs the driver’s forward view through the windscreen, the panel must have primary and secondary devices to secure the panel.

yeah there is probably (i say probably, not definately) some thing right at the start or end that says anything you do that changes the condition of the car from when it came out of the factory is not approved.

[dsp26]

um just to divert.... my coolant temps are stable but my underhood temps are significantly lower simply from heat wrapping my extractors all the way to the collector...

and yes i have a tool to measure high temps and yeah my $40 no brand low temp thermostat works :D

don't raise the bonnet, ****ing dangerous idea. i know someone who had a front collision with that... the edgey bit of the bonnet near the hinges went straight though the windscreen. any faster of an impact and both driver and passenger are dead... i don't neg rep but only coz i've seen what can happen i would neg rep each one of you that suggested it if i could be ****ed

[destrukshn]

and you know this how? youve checked the temperatures, and know the ideal underbonnet temp? i reckon honda has tested it, and i also reckon honda has a better idea than you.
becuase i know the owner of this certain car?

[destrukshn]

um just to divert.... my coolant temps are stable but my underhood temps are significantly lower simply from heat wrapping my extractors all the way to the collector...

and yes i have a tool to measure high temps and yeah my $40 no brand low temp thermostat works :D

don't raise the bonnet, ****ing dangerous idea. i know someone who had a front collision with that... the edgey bit of the bonnet near the hinges went straight though the windscreen. any faster of an impact and both driver and passenger are dead... i don't neg rep but only coz i've seen what can happen i would neg rep each one of you that suggested it if i could be ****ed
yeah but i've also seen a dc2 with a bonnet like so, with 1-2 washers on the bonnet, not alot, been in a front end, and it ended up fine as well.
i'm not disagreeing with you, the bonnets highly raised are dangerous, but just slightly, shouldn't cause too much trouble.

[Mr_will]

becuase i know the owner of this certain car?

knowing the owner of the car doesnt mean jack. i know the owner of a commodore. does that mean i know the actual and ideal engine and underbonnet temps for that car? of course not.

if you have measured them, youd have a point...so have you?

[Bludger]

round 7, neither contestant seems to be letting up

l wonder if a few more rounds will we get a KO?

[gReY-oNe]

OH DAMIT!!! this crap still goin

maybe i shoudl make myself CLEARER!!!

the engine temp is running FINE temp gauge is still just a tad below middle point

BUT!! even without fanging the car... just normal driving.... for anything more den half an hour
i can go out and not be able to leave my hand on my bonnet for more den 5 seconds cos it starts to burn
thats how hot the temp is

i just needed suggestions on cooling not a massive bickerin

[dc2dc2dc2]

thread of the day.

[Mr_will]

OH DAMIT!!! this crap still goin

maybe i shoudl make myself CLEARER!!!

the engine temp is running FINE temp gauge is still just a tad below middle point

BUT!! even without fanging the car... just normal driving.... for anything more den half an hour
i can go out and not be able to leave my hand on my bonnet for more den 5 seconds cos it starts to burn
thats how hot the temp is

i just needed suggestions on cooling not a massive bickerin


yes, most cars get that hot. yours is nothing special. if your paint is fading, its because your paint is crap. my da9 is 15 years old and the bonnet is fine. it gets hot too.

you need suggestions for a spray painter, not cooling.

[gReY-oNe]

yes, most cars get that hot. yours is nothing special. if your paint is fading, its because your paint is crap. my da9 is 15 years old and the bonnet is fine. it gets hot too.

you need suggestions for a spray painter, not cooling.

OK....
GOOD ONE MAN!! WATEVER...

[dc2dc2dc2]

poor bao.

[Mr_will]

OK....
GOOD ONE MAN!! WATEVER...

well dont ask questions if youre not prepared to deal with the replies. you wanted advice. i gave you advice.

should i send the waaaahmbulance?

[IZY-10]

man that is not normal if you cannot put your hand on your bonnet for longer than 5 seconds. Don't do the washer thing it is dangerous. Just do what someone mentioned earlier and place a cold air pipe from your bumper into the engine bay

[gReY-oNe]

well dont ask questions if youre not prepared to deal with the replies. you wanted advice. i gave you advice.

should i send the waaaahmbulance?

WHAT FOR!!! im not chuckin a sook you just give people "advice" with some serious attitude issues

im really sorry ur bonnet is 15 yrs old and still FINE
while mine isnt

AND i did take ur advice
and thought MAYBE its ment to be hot
so i drove it NORMALLY for half an hour
toke it home and couldnt leave my hand on teh bonnet for more then 5 seconds
thats how hot teh bonnet actually got all i asked simply was how people kept there engine bay temp cool u go on start bickerin and callin some sook patrol or watever
GROW UP

[gReY-oNe]

man that is not normal if you cannot put your hand on your bonnet for longer than 5 seconds. Don't do the washer thing it is dangerous. Just do what someone mentioned earlier and place a cold air pipe from your bumper into the engine bay

:D im actually gonna DIY this over the weekend and hope it helps :D

[Amusevtec]

well dont ask questions if youre not prepared to deal with the replies. you wanted advice. i gave you advice.

should i send the waaaahmbulance?

lol, wtf

[kn1ghtm4r3]

bonnet scoop ftw. fully sick bro

[|N|]

not being able to leave ur hand there for more then 5 sec is not normal...

even after a long drive i can still leave my hand there for as long as i want... i mean its hot... but not that hot.....

bao i got some left over piping.. come over on sat or sun ... we ll do soem DIY see if we can bring the temp down a bit.... and maybe some heat wrap as well....

plus bao ... summer is coming soon... better fix it up b4 it hits snob...

[J-TODA]

well dont ask questions if youre not prepared to deal with the replies. you wanted advice. i gave you advice.

should i send the waaaahmbulance?

well replies such as the ones u provided in this thread have given no one any benefit.... throughout the whole thread uve been suggesting that there is no problem... howoever bao is suggesting quite CLEARLY!! that there is a problem....hence the request for answers...

so next time mayb u should re-think before posting comments which do not help in anyway watsoever and onli cause conflict between other members of the forum and urslef...as quite clearly u dont know wats going on in this particular situation...

wtf is a waaaaaaaaammmbulance... see jst another worthless post...which will onli cause more conflict..

[gReY-oNe]

not being able to leave ur hand there for more then 5 sec is not normal...

even after a long drive i can still leave my hand there for as long as i want... i mean its hot... but not that hot.....

bao i got some left over piping.. come over on sat or sun ... we ll do soem DIY see if we can bring the temp down a bit.... and maybe some heat wrap as well....

plus bao ... summer is coming soon... better fix it up b4 it hits snob...

cool thanks heaps man :D

ur not mad nemore?? :o:o

[|N|]

cool thanks heaps man :D

ur not mad nemore?? :o:o

ofcoz i m mad snob...

but this car heat thing is not rite...

so we gotta fix it...

and we can have a BBQ on ur bonnet while u at it... i ll bring the steak...

[gReY-oNe]

ofcoz i m mad snob...

but this car heat thing is not rite...

so we gotta fix it...

and we can have a BBQ on ur bonnet while u at it... i ll bring the steak...

LMAO sounds good :D

[sleeper]

as everyone has said raise the bonnet and DIY some CAI pipes to the engine

[destrukshn]

knowing the owner of the car doesnt mean jack. i know the owner of a commodore. does that mean i know the actual and ideal engine and underbonnet temps for that car? of course not.

if you have measured them, youd have a point...so have you?
since i know the owner, i know the car, i know what's been done to the car.
if you have no idea what's done to the car, how would you know what it needs and what it doesn't need?
you didn't even ask what's done to the car, you have just jumped to conclusions.
and i didn't say anything about engine temps just under bonnet temps we should be talking about.
you need to be open minded, and not so arrogant.
you didn't really give advice, you gave rubbish.

[zco]

i remember something from the simpsons, how there were speed holes installed onto the car.. maybe you can try that bao

[destrukshn]

i remember something from the simpsons, how there were speed holes installed onto the car.. maybe you can try that bao
lol
lol.

[panda[cRx]]

get one of these bao

http://www.mwspeedshop.com/scoopgrille/grilleadbig1.jpg

[gReY-oNe]

^^ dus it come with teh girl??
:D
LOL


zco: yesterday i was tempted to smash holes in teh bonnet LMAO

[EuroDude]

Bao u have a Turbo yeah? Have you installed it yet?

Is the Turbo Radiator large enough and gather enough air from the front?

If the bonnet has lost alot of clearcoat, then it may feel hotter as your hand is closer to the metal.

Do you still have the original heatshield material under the bonnet?
That would effect bonnet temps significantly.

I wouldnt lift the bonnet, its dangerous and water can get into the engine bay when it rains.

[gReY-oNe]

Bao u have a Turbo yeah? Have you installed it yet?

Is the Turbo Radiator large enough and gather enough air from the front?

If the bonnet has lost alot of clearcoat, then it may feel hotter as your hand is closer to the metal.

Do you still have the original heatshield material under the bonnet?
That would effect bonnet temps significantly.

I wouldnt lift the bonnet, its dangerous and water can get into the engine bay when it rains.

yeah its installed

and yeah i dont have the original heat sheild but im lookin for it
im sure its around my house somehwre
den again how can u miss such a big thing
i might just go source a new one and clip it on cos i noe it helps heaps


i have a auto prelude radiator its actually bigger den teh manual one
so shuld cool sufficently and we did the coolant flush fingy LMAO

[EuroDude]

Yeh but the Turbo's radiator/intercooler, is that big enough? Do you even have one? :p

[dzyn3]

ROFL speed holes.

[[ricer]]

if the cars turbo u can buy like this turbo cover from GCG that should keep some heat away...
its $250ish

[gReY-oNe]

Yeh but the Turbo's radiator/intercooler, is that big enough? Do you even have one? :p

LMAO oh that??
nah im runnin no intercooler
LOL
jks jks
its big enough i suppose

[destrukshn]

hms..
lol.

[gReY-oNe]

I TOKE A DAY OFF TO TRY THIS TODAYS

thanks everyone :D

[|N|]

just get vented hood.... rice it up

[Bludger]

LOLz

go on

become a ricer

LOLz

[gReY-oNe]

its ok my cars alreayd teh biggest rice box around

[est1989]

man the heat is not normal... i put my hand there it literally burnt my hand...anyone got any suggestions as to why its that hot... im worried for bao's sake lol...

[|N|]

bao lets duct a few pipe into the bay more freash air

[xtc_romeo]

man the heat is not normal... i put my hand there it literally burnt my hand...anyone got any suggestions as to why its that hot... im worried for bao's sake lol...

x2 heats up lika muddaF*cker. tell timmy to sit on the hot part bare ass. fai doller fai doller jack FAAAAAAAK! lol HELLO