[scrapdaddy jr.]

if the hoods are fiberglass why are they so heavy? i'm just curious.

[3.8Coastie]

mustang hoods are heavy because they are constructed with a material called SMC. its similar to fiberglass except for it has more ability to flex. the mustang hoods are also two layers with a hollow area in between. both layers of smc are pretty thick which makes the hood heavy.

[scrapdaddy jr.]

ok. thanks for the reply.

[itschristorres8]

idk why there heavy, but i know the do make hoods that arent as heavy...but for $500 i wouldnt worry about a 10lb difference

[scrapdaddy jr.]

i'm not worried about the weight, curiosity just struck my mind again.

[Replica R]

Yeah my old hood was pretty heavy compared to my 2000 Cobra R hood. And if you were wondering about that grounding wire on the hood, cuz I always was, they say the hoods have a tendancy to produce a static electric charge when high speed winds travel over the hood.

[scrapdaddy jr.]

i never thought about that.

[cboog25]

ya i have always wondered why those were there

[3.8Coastie]

that never stuck my mind either... nice lil bit of info though

[99mustang232]

the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static.

[itschristorres8]

Originally Posted by 99mustang232 the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static.

what if you take it out? the hood insulator...what kinda affects will it have?

[Replica R]

Are you talking about that black insulation on the underside of the hood w/ the pony embedded into it? I'm not sure if that plays any role but to maybe deaden the engine bay noise or help w/ the heat? I don't have any on my new hood and I don't notice a difference in noise. I don't have any overheating problems either.

[itschristorres8]

hmmm idk maybe i'll take it off its worth and makes the hood lighter. the hood is pretty heavy. but getting a riced out carbon fiber hood! lol NO WAY

[Replica R]

I don't think just cuz I don't have insulation on my hood makes it that much lighter, most likely the material the company used to make it with. And a carbon fiber hood is not a bad thing, actually it can be painted to match the color of your car and you don't have to leave it in the color you order it in.

[ashskyler]

I would put a carbon fiber hood on my stang just because i like the way CF looks and a cowl induction CF hood would be even better in my book. I would buy one in a heartbeat if i found a good deal.

[99mustang232]

Originally Posted by itschristorres8 Originally Posted by 99mustang232 the grounding strap on the hood insulator also helps with AM radio reception, after I removed mine the AM station reception is very poor and full of static. what if you take it out? the hood insulator...what kinda affects will it have?

besides the AM radio issue none

[AtlanticBlue99]

the black piece that undercovers the hood collects heat with a built in metal sheet. it weighs all of 5-6 ounces.

[Replica R]

Yeah just wonder if that's what itschristorres8 was talking about.