"jdm prop" my hood?
13-Oct-2009, 02:59 PM
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I've seen so many 'mad tyt3 jdm h00d pr0p y0' done to cars in my area its ridiculous...and how many peopel have had there hoods fly off?
It's stupid, don't do it.
13-Oct-2009, 03:04 PM
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I have yet to see a single car on the street with this done to it besides mine in the past year I've had it like this. But I guess thats cause I live up north of the city...
Had my hood like this all last winter...no issues.
You only need to have it cracked open at the back just enough to let air flow out. Don't need a massive 2" prop spacer...only 1/2-3/4 inch.
If you don't like it, don't do it. Don't tell other people not to do it just because you don't like it.
Last edited by MPR; 13-Oct-2009 at 03:09 PM.
13-Oct-2009, 03:14 PM
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^^ Function over fashion.
OP most likely has a stock car which he thinks by proping the hood he will get 20-30whp just from the lower engine bay temps.
yes i do agree it helps keep the temps down, but when you have a stock sohc under there and you prop the hood just for the looks, imo thats just ghay...
OP most likely has a stock car which he thinks by proping the hood he will get 20-30whp just from the lower engine bay temps.
yes i do agree it helps keep the temps down, but when you have a stock sohc under there and you prop the hood just for the looks, imo thats just ghay...
13-Oct-2009, 03:17 PM
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Not saying this mod is totally useless, because it does let heat out which is great for a race motor or any car having issues with excessive underhood temperatures, but lets be honest...9/10 people who do this "JDM hood prop" mod do it because they see every other JDM homo doing it and thinks its cool.
13-Oct-2009, 03:18 PM
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^^ Function over fashion.
OP most likely has a stock car which he thinks by proping the hood he will get 20-30whp just from the lower engine bay temps.
yes i do agree it helps keep the temps down, but when you have a stock sohc under there and you prop the hood just for the looks, imo thats just ghay...
OP most likely has a stock car which he thinks by proping the hood he will get 20-30whp just from the lower engine bay temps.
yes i do agree it helps keep the temps down, but when you have a stock sohc under there and you prop the hood just for the looks, imo thats just ghay...
13-Oct-2009, 03:21 PM
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If they had their hood fly off, then they are incompetent and didn't do it right.
I have yet to see a single car on the street with this done to it besides mine in the past year I've had it like this. But I guess thats cause I live up north of the city...
Had my hood like this all last winter...no issues.
You only need to have it cracked open at the back just enough to let air flow out. Don't need a massive 2" prop spacer...only 1/2-3/4 inch.
If you don't like it, don't do it. Don't tell other people not to do it just because you don't like it.
I have yet to see a single car on the street with this done to it besides mine in the past year I've had it like this. But I guess thats cause I live up north of the city...
Had my hood like this all last winter...no issues.
You only need to have it cracked open at the back just enough to let air flow out. Don't need a massive 2" prop spacer...only 1/2-3/4 inch.
If you don't like it, don't do it. Don't tell other people not to do it just because you don't like it.
Look man im not knocking your car, chill out. A slight prop like you said is fine if its being used to a real reason...like you have a turbo under the hood and no heat wrap on your hot side piping, running big duration cams with a lot of timing and you beat the **** out of your car than it's all good in my books...but doing it just for style like 90% of the "JDM" guys around here...come on.
And obviously these idiots were incompetent. The **** I see on a daily basis on the roads is incredible lol
13-Oct-2009, 04:31 PM
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Guys,
I understand fully what you're saying.
The OP wants to do it to HIS car...not YOURS. So why do you care so much? If what he wanted to do to his car truely made it dangerous to them selfs or others on the street, I would understand the protest. But it's not. It's just a simple little thing.
If he's doing it for the function or the fashion is up to him.
I too am not big on useless cosmetic mods. I've done a few other things to my car that make it benefit from a slightly propped hood and lower engine bay temps. That is why I did it. Not because it's the cool thing to do.
But it doesn't matter. It's like putting a wing on your car. Some people like them, some don't. End of story.
If you're not here to help the guy or be constructive, then just don't say anything at all.
I understand fully what you're saying.
The OP wants to do it to HIS car...not YOURS. So why do you care so much? If what he wanted to do to his car truely made it dangerous to them selfs or others on the street, I would understand the protest. But it's not. It's just a simple little thing.
If he's doing it for the function or the fashion is up to him.
I too am not big on useless cosmetic mods. I've done a few other things to my car that make it benefit from a slightly propped hood and lower engine bay temps. That is why I did it. Not because it's the cool thing to do.
But it doesn't matter. It's like putting a wing on your car. Some people like them, some don't. End of story.
If you're not here to help the guy or be constructive, then just don't say anything at all.
Last edited by MPR; 13-Oct-2009 at 07:20 PM.
13-Oct-2009, 04:33 PM
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When you bolt the hood back on with the spacers, close it down and check the gaps between the body and hood on both sides to make sure it's straight. You may have to loosen the bolts again and move the hood slightly, then re-tighten.
What else have you done to your car?
What else have you done to your car?
