A friend of mine has his hood vent removed and I was wondering how many of you all have removed yours?

I just removed mine and I was wondering if there are any negatives for doing this...

 

Your fine if you have a stock hood. I took my hood vent out for a few months (3-4) when I first got my car and now have a bunch of hairline cracks around my carbon fiber hood. I believe it was from how hot the engine gets.

 

there isn't really any negatives just put it back on when you wash your car or during rain season..

 

mine is removed and so is almost every evo from STM no reprcussions what so ever.

 

yes there is a negative!! your engine fades and it sucks

 

I dont have mine, all I do is after I wash it make sure there isnt any water left on the valve cover.

 

mines gone, you'll be fine.

 

I have mine off and yes, the valve cover takes a beating.

 

looks better with it on imo, bought my car with out it and just replaced it cause looks better with it

 

Is it ok to run without it during winter?

 

I have seen more Evos without than with. I prefer mine in for 3 reasons: 1. It's functional, it creates a pressure when there is airflow over the top (i.e. When driving) that pulls the hot air out. 2. It prevents people from loking at your engine. 3. Prevents water from sitting on your VC.

I live in Tucson, here the rain is so random they by the time you realize it's going to rain, it's too late. The problem? The water steams and fogs your windshield while your driving. That is No Bueno when on the freeway.

 

Mine has been out for 6 months, rain or shane no issues.

 

I never understood why people take them out in the first place, I dont think its much of a noticeable diference in appearance. Maybe so you can see you motor i guess.........

 

everyone has a little rice in them ............ thats my guess

 

So do you see noticeably cooler temps with rather than without? I was under the impression most people removed them for cooling purposes.