Toxicxk23

Do the covers in the engine bay offer any kind of significance? I'm thinking about taking them (all the black ones) off and just trashing them.

Hoovey689

iTrader: (16)

this is what I've come to find:

- "Pretty up" the engine
- help keep dust/dirt/water out
- sound suppressant

- retains heat

Toxicxk23

I find the covers to be a huge nuisance whenever I wanna do something under the hood. You think if I lined the underside of the covers with some padding that it'll surpress more of the engine noise? I can't see retaining heat a good thing. Seeing as i was adjusting the headlights and the fan kicked on and the rush of engine heat almost burned my face off lol

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

Shot stick your hands in there while the engine is running. Just a safety tip.

Toxicxk23

I was just turning the headlight **** for the driver headlight so my hands weren't even close to being in the engine but I get what you're saying.

nitrotang

iTrader: (2)

I'll take 'em if you don't want them.

ecr527

I think they're mainly cosmetic. The 2IS doesn't exactly have the prettiest looking engine.

Denver

iTrader: (13)

i agree.....

3sgte_slow

iTrader: (4)

If you don't want them, can I have them?? I'll pay shipping!!

o7iS250

iTrader: (1)

I'm also thinking about taking them off and just getting the main cover in the middle painted! Definitely just get in the way, but I'd keep em if I were you just incase you want to get rid of your car, it'll look better to have them.