insulated thing under the hood

[Stevech_2001]

Hey I was just wondering if anyone knows about the insulation thing that is attached to the hood. Mine is kinda ripped in a couple of places and was wondering if it matters whether it's on or not,is it going to affect the paint underneath. Thanks

[canadian_ice]

Hey man!<P>Mine fell off last week! hehe. I was showing a friend how the K&N filter fits in in a parking lot and the wind blew it off (it was half ripped).<P>I think it acts as a heat shield for the hood from the engine. Someone else told me he already took his off, and I'm not bothering to glue mine back on anything. <P>Anyone else with opinions?

[j_villines]

I've had mine off for about 6 months now and haven't had any problems and all it is is a heat sheild to protect the paint on the hood. Little suggestion don't drive for a while then stop and get out and think you can sit on your hood without one. OUCH HOT