Thank you very much for that update. I’m quite disappointed that the brace is probably not up to any performance standard as it sounds like it’s more for aesthetics only. I suppose I’ll save my $400 for the time being.
I have thought about that, just worried it will score the finish and weaken the bar over time. I’m probably going to remove the entire thing and replace it with one of those thin products
Idk. Never ran anything without The insulation barrier. Pretty sure it’s for both sound and heat dissipation purposes.
As far as engine bay paint…the hood is going to be somewhat different as heat rises and the sun also beats down on it. Just thinking long term. You may be right though.