the rubber thing on the front edge of the hood on a del sol? anyone keep them on because it looks kinda ugly not sure if it really helps with anything

 

My 6th gen has the hood seal too. It helps keep your engine bay clean I imagine. It definitely doesn't look ugly though.

I bet it would leave a gap if you take it out. Now that would be ugly.

 

I've seen quite a few Civics and del Sols with those that were warped/bent out of shape. Only way to fix it is to remove it or buy a new one.

If yours is in factory-condition, there's no reason to remove it.

 

Leave it on

 

mines missing, and it has been since i got the car.
it leaves a horrible gap, and i hate it.

i'm very glad i read this thread, because now i remember that i need to buy one. Thank you. lol


OR, are you talking about the bra?

 

Bah reminded me of the headlight seals kinda hanging off, which I eventually cut/pulled. Now I remember I have a gap there.
My hood seal is somewhat loose in places but not enough to warrant removal.

See what the Honda and Acura Appearance/Cosmetic Forums think of the situation.

 

i would leave it on because it does create a gap if you take it off. which reminds me i have to order a new one

 

we should start a club

the no-hood-seal club
lol

 

I always keep my rubber on.... Unless I'm playing with it.

 

The rubber is there to keep the elements out of certain area's of the engine bay. Don't remove it unless you want everything to rust away quicker.

 

Win

 

are you talking about weather stripping?