Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

[alvinado]

Given our very hot tropical temperatures, do you guys think it is a good idea remove the bonnet insulation on our rides.

An insulator does keep out heat, but it traps heat from the engine also. So what are your experiences, boys and girls?

 

[richardteh]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

aiyo, calling us boys and girls, you must be very old hor, alvinado. lol

Anyway, my personal view is better to do w/o the bonnet insulation because BMW engines are by and large very hot when running. So I presume adding the insulation will likely worsen the situation and cause oil leak faster which is a common problem. Again, just my thought.

Given our very hot tropical temperatures, do you guys think it is a good idea remove the bonnet insulation on our rides.

An insulator does keep out heat, but it traps heat from the engine also. So what are your experiences, boys and girls?

 

[wt_know]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

with or without insulation ... the little thin piece of thingy on the bonnet
in term of heat dissipation and noise insulation, the difference is 0.1% ...

 

[alvinado]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

aiyo, calling us boys and girls, you must be very old hor, alvinado. lol

Anyway, my personal view is better to do w/o the bonnet insulation because BMW engines are by and large very hot when running. So I presume adding the insulation will likely worsen the situation and cause oil leak faster which is a common problem. Again, just my thought.

I not that old, in my early 30s. But you are right. I think our climate will trap heat more also.

 

[christopher ngo]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

It does sound and heat insulation provided by this thing.
I remove mine due to it shrink to smaller size which i cant put them properly on the hood.
For me nothing difference . You worry about heat trap inside engine bay actually if you drive, air will pass through all small gaps and bring out the heat.
For the sound insulation purpose, i rather it roar as much as it can compare to lexus.

 

[MW]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

On a separate note, anyone did insulation on the wheel arches or on all 4 door panels?

 

[ryan]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

Thread moved from classifieds section.

 

[Meek]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

The X1 doesnt come with bonnet insulation. I had a fren who was gian to buy and had it shipped from the US (dun ask me where to buy... cos i dunno). It helps with the noise and also saves the bonnet paint.

 

[alvinado]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

Thread moved from classifieds section.

Sorry, did not realise it was from classies.

 

[alvinado]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

On a separate note, anyone did insulation on the wheel arches or on all 4 door panels?

I tot our door panels already have insulation?

 

[christopher ngo]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

I tot our door panels already have insulation?

I think MW refer to spray on type insulation coating .

 

[inferno nexus]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

The insulation supposedly has these functions: Underhood insulation decreases interior engine noise, creates a fire barrier, and helps protect the paint on your hood from baking prematurely.

Source: Home Page Search 51487059260 ES#1897144 Underhood Sound Insulation Kit - 51487059260

 

[alvinado]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

The insulation supposedly has these functions: Underhood insulation decreases interior engine noise, creates a fire barrier, and helps protect the paint on your hood from baking prematurely.

Source: Home Page Search 51487059260 ES#1897144 Underhood Sound Insulation Kit - 51487059260

But isn't Singapore too hot for something like that?

 

[MW]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

the doors have insulation but very thin...and the wheel arches have no insulation at all.

Perhaps the doors need not have further insulation because unless u soundproof the wheel arches 1st, the road noise will still get in....

So... has anyone pasted soundproofing mats such Dynamat or 3M Thinsulate to their wheel arches?

 

[Meek]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

Kennot... car become very heavy. Fc no good. Haha.

 

[MW]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

Kennot... car become very heavy. Fc no good. Haha.

but car value wun depreciate!

 

[Meek]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

but car value wun depreciate!

Which car value dun depreciate??

 

[sandman369]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

Which car value dun depreciate??

Car depreciation depends on garment policies

 

[Meek]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

You still havent answered my question.

 

[meatypie]

Re: Bonnet Insulation. A Bane or a Boon?

for the best sound insulation.....

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