Zephyr

if a vented hood was installed and the renesis cover is removed, would there be any water damage to the engine bay if it rained?

takahashi

Have you seen where the water collected while driving??

yes, it is at the V of the bonnet. have you seen some of the bonnet with vent. they are opening holes at the exact pt

i guess with renesis cover or not. some water will get in. I worry about water to electrical system than the engine per se. it may be minimal but not w0orth the risk

Zephyr

but if u are saying that water will get in the engine bay anyway, that means minor rain shouldn't be a problem?

RXP33D

Is it possible for rain to muck up the engine bay? I mean its 2005, dont they design 60000 dollar cars with these things in mind.
I've never felt the bonnet hot at all so would a vented one help cooling?

Just for looks i guess...

takahashi

could cool the engine.

Zephyr ... you really have to judge yourself what is minor rain. Since water collects during high speed even for light shower, I will not like to see water going into the engine bay. Unless there is a tray underneath to direct water to somewhere safe.

labrat

The RX 08 hood was designed to present as little damage as possible to pedestrians in the case of impact. This is mentioned in RX 08 publicity material. Replacement with an aftermarket hood would undoubtedly compromise this safety aspect. I think that the safety aspect should be raised by responsible persons whenever cosmetic changes or additions are contemplated.

TRU681

So Vented hoods for the Rx-8 doesn't come with rain free blocking trays?

labrat

I ask again: what ******** would you contemplate removing a safety feature from your car (in this case a hood specifically designed to reduce trauma to pedestrians or cyclists in case of impact) with an untested after-market gegaw with only cosmetic appearance?

xxup

And potentially could fill your electrical system full of water.. I agree it is madness!

takahashi

Chilled mate

In what way do you think the hood will be different if it is the same shape and contour. Just difference in material and 2 extra holes will do to the pedstrians?

Be scientific too! Love to hear your logic.

Zephyr

labrat is talking the dented circles under the hood thats suppose to absorb impact of the car to the pedestrian. But no one would care about the pedestridans do we now all we care about is as long as the car it self is fine plus the vented hood will let hot air out of the engine bay and maybe a slighty better look for the car :D
but water is a problem. maybe a water collecting tray will do the trick like you said taka