Hood Mod ?s

[No Hero]

For those of you that took the blanket completely off, what did you do with the ground strap that was connected to the blanket and the passanger side fender? Does that strap serve any useful purpose? Thanks

 

[CobraKindaGuy]

It is there to meet FCC regs about a car's electronics causing interference with AM signals. Those who have removed it don't report any AM signal problems.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

its to ground the metal foil-backed hood pad.

the hood is sheet molded compound not metal so theres no need to ground it

the foil on the hood pad is to help with AM radio interference.

 

[ShelbyGuy]

drive under any power line with the AM radio on and you'll get interference if you dont have the hood pad.

dont know who told you otherwise but its certainly not a person without a hood pad

Originally posted by CobraKindaGuy
It is there to meet FCC regs about a car's electronics causing interference with AM signals. Those who have removed it don't report any AM signal problems.

 

[69cobrajet]

If you have a open air filter it is going to get wet.Just keep the blanket on.

 

[Jimmysidecarr]

I still recieve Rush Limbaugh, and Michael Savage on AM just fine....
A wee bit noisier under power lines?????
Yes...
Less fiberglass in my fingers after clean ups????
How about NO fiberglass in my fingers!!!!
It's out in the trash to stay!!!

Your results may vary...

Jimmy:thumbsup:

 

[jk03cobra]

Originally posted by 69cobrajet
If you have a open air filter it is going to get wet.Just keep the blanket on.

Very easy solution. Don't drive the car in the rain.
When you wash it, simply throw a towel over the filter before you start washing. Works every time. :rolling:

 

[ShelbyGuy]

wrong.

Originally posted by 69cobrajet
If you have a open air filter it is going to get wet.Just keep the blanket on.