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ALY · 08-02-2007, 03:37 AM

The hood insulation has 2 functions:

1) noise shield (to keep engine noise from entering the cockpit
2) fire retardant - insulation will melt in the event of an engine bay fire thus acting as a blanket to smolder the flames

The insulation seems to be installed on the sedans and RS models in Canada (I have not yet checked my own RS; however, I will confirm later today.

Nigal · 08-02-2007, 05:12 AM

My S has it and it drives me crazy cause I want to paint a Toyota logo on it or something.

Benggolf2 · 01-05-2009, 03:17 AM

Our 08 Yaris RS 5-door LB has under hood insulation!

trialsdork · 01-05-2009, 06:00 PM

"09 USDM 5 door LB, CWP, no power, -No insulation- Should I get it?

Meteorite_Marty · 01-05-2009, 11:45 PM

Canadian 5-door hatchback.

LE model with convenience package.

NO underhood insulation. :( Must only be on the RS package for Canada.

Funny thing is, the dealer was preaching so much about how Canadian sold cars are better than US because they have winterized features built in (weather stripping on doors, better seals, better heater, as well as additional safety features (daytime running lights, anti theft engine disabler). He claimed US cars don't have any of these things, which accounts for their lower sales price.

Now I want the underhood insulation. I'd like to quiet the curbside "ratttle" of the engine, every bit I can. If it has termal benefits and fire retardant features, that's awesome too!

eht13 · 01-06-2009, 03:31 AM

Weird. My '08 sedan (with power package) has it.

devinlamothe · 01-06-2009, 01:07 PM

Would this really help with noise/retaining heat? If so, I think I'll purchase one since it gets very cold in the winter here.

Meteorite_Marty · 01-07-2009, 06:40 PM

You guys just keep draining my money!!! ;)

I ordered the kit from my dealer, should be in Friday.

Thanks for starting this post.

Benggolf2 · 01-07-2009, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meteorite_Marty

You guys just keep draining my money!!! ;)

I ordered the kit from my dealer, should be in Friday.

Thanks for starting this post.

Hope you still enjoy modding your car, Marty.

It's an addiction of sorts.

Meteorite_Marty · 01-07-2009, 07:16 PM

I love modding this car. I follow a few simple rules, but not all need to be met for any given upgrade:

- upgrade must be Genuine Toyota, or equivilant OEM specific to Yaris
- upgrade must be practical
- upgrade must enhance look/appearance

I can make excuses to satisfy most of my criteria, in order to convince myself the upgrade is what I want.

Excuses for the hood insulation... noise dampening, paint preservation, fire retardant, assist in cold starts.... anything else?

Meteorite_Marty · 01-12-2009, 08:51 PM

As mentioned, I ordered the hood insulation and 5 mounting clips for my 5-door hatchback, here in Canada. Thank you Rockland for the part numbers (I used them as a reference to buy the part up here in Canada). Here are the pictures of my installation tonight. Really easy... took me longer to clean the underside of the hood than to install it. Sorry about the salt and slush and not the cleanest car; such is life with Canadian winters.

helphelp911 · 01-27-2009, 11:29 PM

hey Marty,

is hood insulation good? Can it do noise dampening, paint preservation, fire retardant, assist in cold starts??

i am looking for buy one too

Meteorite_Marty · 01-28-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by helphelp911

hey Marty,

is hood insulation good? Can it do noise dampening, paint preservation, fire retardant, assist in cold starts??

i am looking for buy one too

I'd like to believe it is doing all those things. I can't see how it couldn't, especially for the noise and cold starts. My cold engine warning light disappears faster once I get going on my trips. I do notice the ice melts around that area a lot faster.

Again, don't know if its me and wishful thinking, or if the insulator is actually purposeful. I would think Toyota has a reason for it to be mounted.

Bob_VT · 01-28-2009, 11:19 AM

Looks good....... it is a salt and dirt magnet ....... hard to keep clean.

Altitude · 01-28-2009, 12:41 PM

USDM 08 LB - Power Package - Cold Weather Package - no insulator

Chupacabra · 01-28-2009, 01:41 PM

I installed this and noticed a difference where the hood stays iced up when cold. In other words..it's insulating the heat given off by the motor. I didn't notice much noise reduction.

Yawesh · 01-28-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

I installed this and noticed a difference where the hood stays iced up when cold. In other words..it's insulating the heat given off by the motor. I didn't notice much noise reduction.

i have an idea....how bout dynomatting the underhood area before putting on the insulator?

Chupacabra · 01-28-2009, 06:45 PM

I noticed a slightly smaller warm-up time sitting idle.

08-02-2007, 05:12 AM	#2
Nigal Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Piqua, Ohio Posts: 302	My S has it and it drives me crazy cause I want to paint a Toyota logo on it or something. __________________ ********************************* "Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery; None but ourselves can free our minds."

01-05-2009, 03:17 AM	#3
Benggolf2 View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris RS 4-Door LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Richmond, B.C., Canada Posts: 504	Our 08 Yaris RS 5-door LB has under hood insulation! __________________ Benggolf2 Last edited by Benggolf2; 01-06-2009 at 01:00 AM.

01-28-2009, 11:19 AM	#14
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Looks good....... it is a salt and dirt magnet ....... hard to keep clean. __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

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08-02-2007, 03:37 AM	#1
ALY TOYOTA Product Advisor Drives: 2007 YARIS RS 3DR LB "B" PKG Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 100	The hood insulation has 2 functions: 1) noise shield (to keep engine noise from entering the cockpit 2) fire retardant - insulation will melt in the event of an engine bay fire thus acting as a blanket to smolder the flames The insulation seems to be installed on the sedans and RS models in Canada (I have not yet checked my own RS; however, I will confirm later today.

01-05-2009, 06:00 PM	#4
trialsdork Drives: '09 liftback, '91 pickup Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: paradiso Posts: 7	"09 USDM 5 door LB, CWP, no power, -No insulation- Should I get it?

01-05-2009, 11:45 PM	#5
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	Canadian 5-door hatchback. LE model with convenience package. NO underhood insulation. :( Must only be on the RS package for Canada. Funny thing is, the dealer was preaching so much about how Canadian sold cars are better than US because they have winterized features built in (weather stripping on doors, better seals, better heater, as well as additional safety features (daytime running lights, anti theft engine disabler). He claimed US cars don't have any of these things, which accounts for their lower sales price. Now I want the underhood insulation. I'd like to quiet the curbside "ratttle" of the engine, every bit I can. If it has termal benefits and fire retardant features, that's awesome too!

01-06-2009, 03:31 AM	#6
eht13 Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 363	Weird. My '08 sedan (with power package) has it.

01-06-2009, 01:07 PM	#7
devinlamothe Drives: '07 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sudbury, Canada Posts: 520	Would this really help with noise/retaining heat? If so, I think I'll purchase one since it gets very cold in the winter here.

01-07-2009, 06:40 PM	#8
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	You guys just keep draining my money!!! ;) I ordered the kit from my dealer, should be in Friday. Thanks for starting this post.

01-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#10
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	I love modding this car. I follow a few simple rules, but not all need to be met for any given upgrade: - upgrade must be Genuine Toyota, or equivilant OEM specific to Yaris - upgrade must be practical - upgrade must enhance look/appearance I can make excuses to satisfy most of my criteria, in order to convince myself the upgrade is what I want. Excuses for the hood insulation... noise dampening, paint preservation, fire retardant, assist in cold starts.... anything else?

01-27-2009, 11:29 PM	#12
helphelp911 Drives: yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: canada Posts: 38	hey Marty, is hood insulation good? Can it do noise dampening, paint preservation, fire retardant, assist in cold starts?? i am looking for buy one too

01-28-2009, 12:41 PM	#15
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	USDM 08 LB - Power Package - Cold Weather Package - no insulator

01-28-2009, 01:41 PM	#16
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	I installed this and noticed a difference where the hood stays iced up when cold. In other words..it's insulating the heat given off by the motor. I didn't notice much noise reduction.

01-28-2009, 06:45 PM	#18
Chupacabra Banned Drives: 2009 Yaris liftback Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT Posts: 350	I noticed a slightly smaller warm-up time sitting idle.