This is actually a pretty good idea. If they do make something and it comes available, i would be interested as well

 

I like this idea, I always thought of doing this. Abs is what I'd prob. use though.

 

It's a cool idea, and I'd definitely use one.

But at the same time, just letting the elements into the engine bay is cheaper, I've been DD'ing mine open for over 2 years now, never had an issue with it.

 

Good idea.

 

Good idea but like...wouldn't a plastic bag and a rock accomplish the same thing...? Not tryna hate just like it seems like a lot of work for what it is...

Again, not hating. Seems like you put some time into it and if I weren't so lazy I might try to make something similar...but like I said, lazy.

 

ABS wouldn't work as well, the hood is curved so you need to bend the aluminum slightly to get it to fit correctly. Cost difference is marginal.

Honestly I'm surprised by the cheapness of the community. I come from MR2 Turbos (which I still own) and they were over-run with teenage boi racers, THEY are cheap. But with Evos being 15k+ car for a clean one its surprising how cheap everyone is. Really, a plastic bag and a rock?

I'm not looking into this anymore. No point. Those who do care about there car slightly I hope I inspired a little creative thinking.

 

MR2oc is overrun with, lets say it nicely, frugile people.
I had an mr2 turbo before this and was on that forum since back when it was ran by Steve Massaro (blast from the past, ya Im that old). Sorry or the off topic.

 

Frugal is putting it very nicely! Still love the car, but people are so cheap... I guess that is life sometimes.

 

really there's no point to block this off except peace-of-mind. nothing directly below the vant can be damaged by snow/rain anyhow, so as long as your filter isn't under the vent, you're fine

 

haha you think? I mean its only from the OEM with a vented hood... I mean they probably never thought about rain, snow, or car washes... its not like they make cars for a living.

Sorry, but my $0.02 is this is ****ing stupid.... no disrespect
But if you really really really really really are that **** (or have some crazy setup) a piece of plexi from Lowes/home depot is extremely cheap, easy to cut and would be such a cheaper solution then any metal material.

 

Cool idea....OK

Pointless... Yup, The damn car comes with a hole in the hood from the factory. It's not about being cheap it's about not wasting my damn time

 

Not a bad idea at all! might have to make something up for myself

 

For an Evo that is completely stock maybe it doesn't make much sense but if you have aftermarket parts such as a tubular manifold or COP (just to name a few) that you want to protect from the elements then this is pretty good idea (IMO). Especially when you live in a place that can get snow 12+ inches at a time.

 

WOW!! This is actually a conversation?? I guess I wish I gave a sh#t more because I could care less about a little rain getting in my well designed factory hood vent. Even if you close it off only when parked, the heat/cool cycles of a motor after a drive draw a condensation cycle relative to ambient temps/humidity and dew point regardless of a cover and expose the motor to condensation. Is this for real?

And I actually just wasted minutes of life and oxygen to comment on something I see no use in. I guess I am the sucker here.
If it works for you kudos though.
I too am not trying to be a dickey-douche on this but I just dont get it.

 

i like the idea! i think its perfect if you have a tubular manifold and dont want it to get wet and start cracking from heat+water combination! Stopping the car and putting it on right after i dont suggest but if you wait a little say you park to go to work and come out like an hour later to put it on if its going to rain/snow.. etc.. it makes perfect sense. Or when your home and you dont keep it in the garage incase it rains overnight. its also nice if you dont want to get water spots and will slow down rusting underneath the hood. i say Nice idea man!!!