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Originally Posted by Talos Woten
I seem to recall your Ioniq has the automated radiator grille, in which case permanent attachment is also an option (for those lazy like me)  . Though making it removable does give you more options and makes it easier to test, to boot.
Just FYI, I've restricted my air intake to ~70 sq in and leave the hood insulation on all the time. I'm a snowbird so I'm mostly in hotter weather. I've been watching my temps carefully, especially when I turn on the AC, and I have a problem with *overcooling* my engine now, because of the new way that I've routed the airflow. All this is to say, it doesn't seem like the insulation will cause overheating, assuming your radiator system is working properly. And if the latter fails, it won't matter when you have the insulation in or not.
Let us know how it works out! |
the shutters rarely open. all i remember is seeing them open in arizona this summer. drove about 500 miles from north arizona to yuma this summer. it was hot out, black car. stopped at a gas station and noticed the front shutters open and a fan sound with the car off. guess it was too hot out. would explain why my mpg was so low. 65mph driving on back highways and was only getting 53mpg... the front shutters opening clearly caused a ton of drag