S-Type R Engine Cover

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06-21-2015, 01:25 PM

heroooo

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S-Type R Engine Cover

So I have this engine cover that seems in my opinion

1) useless
2) creates an environment for more heatsoak

Does anybody have an opinion on driving with the engine cover off? I though its mostly there for aesthetics, but I was wondering if anybody had some real time data that proved that the cover did nothing for the performance of the vehicle and/or driving without it had no negative effects.

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06-21-2015, 03:26 PM

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It's probably useful if you live somewhere cold or like a quiet car.

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06-25-2015, 05:50 AM

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Get rid of it holds heat and it cooks the rubber hoses!

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06-26-2015, 04:57 PM

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Thanks! I got tossed it on the side.

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06-26-2015, 05:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by heroooo

but I was wondering if anybody had some real time data that proved that the cover did nothing for the performance of the vehicle and/or driving without it had no negative effects.

I've never seen any data indicating it does any harm- just some speculation.

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