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I was only suggesting it because I know guys that take them off when they go cruisng or racing. You mean guys like Hector?
Originally posted by 99SESPORT:
First off, if somebody is grabbing your nuts, your gonna do everything you can to get him off...
And sitting there telling him politely
"Please let go of my nuts, sir?"
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Originally posted by rgtact:
If any of you can give me an instance where a car was broken into and the hood was open to take anything. If you are all freaked about getting your intakes stolen, imagine how long it took to put it in and that is how long it will be to take it out.[/QB] If your hood is open to the public, you risk the chance of someone disconnecting your battery (if not located to the trunk) and breaking into your car! You also risk the chance of some azzhole throwing something into the engine bay. And what thief you know would actually take out your intake very carefully? :rolleyes:
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I can give you one good reason. AERODYNAMICS! By taking the hood off, air no longer has a smooth surface to flow on. If you have a slightest bit of knowledge about how airplane's wing works, you'll know that such irregular surface will create massive turbulance. It'll actually slow the car down and probably will make it handle like crap at high speed too. Originally posted by rgtact:
The main purpose of carbon is to lighten the car anyway. So what is so wrong about taking the hood off. Besides the inclememnt weather you have nothing to risk.
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Originally posted by rgtact:
If you are all freaked about getting your intakes stolen, imagine how long it took to put it in and that is how long it will be to take it out. Takes five minutes to put on the intake....
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Originally posted by 99SESPORT:
First off, if somebody is grabbing your nuts, your gonna do everything you can to get him off...
And sitting there telling him politely
"Please let go of my nuts, sir?"
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Originally posted by Krafty:
No I think he is saying what he is saying No, i don't think i was referring to the guy who originally posted the thread, i was referring to the comments everybody else was making. why don't you read what i said a little better.
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The thought crossed my mind...mainly cause I was thinking of ways to get constant cold air to my intake. I wouldn't say do it if you're cruising around the streets, any kind of garbage could find it's way into your engine bay. But, if you're spending a day at the track, I see no problem. I wouldn't do it....but he's not going to hurt anyone....
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Originally posted by PVC Intake Eric:
No, i don't think i was referring to the guy who originally posted the thread, i was referring to the comments everybody else was making. why don't you read what i said a little better. maybe you should clarify yourself better in the future because I thought you were talking about the guy who posted this as well.
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It would not be smart to take off the hood, because it would totally screw up the aerodynamics. Not to mention that I don't think most things in there can stay together with wind hitting that fast. Good for cold air induction. :p
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