Poll: Car show folks - Hood open or closed?

[Markos]

I'm just wondering what you guys typically do. I rarely go to car shows, spectator or otherwise.

The reason that I am asking is that some 3D printed materials are UV sensitive, particularly PolyJet printed plastics. I haven't printed anything with PolyJet other than prototypes, but they have some amazing simulated rubber options and colored translucents.

 

[HB Chris]

At CCA National Concours events, we have rules to open hoods at the request of the judges. After that you can leave it open if you want.

 

[Stevehose]

what happens to them?

 

[zinz]

If your engine bay looks like Steve's, then, yes, hoods up

Ed

 

[Markos]

what happens to them?

The material breaks down. Pretty common for plastics in general.

 

[teahead]

I think folks w/nasty engine compartments needs to leave the hood/bonnet down. I see too much of that at shows.

 

[Markos]

I think folks w/nasty engine compartments needs to leave the hood/bonnet down. I see too much of that at shows.

Agreed! I'm also one of those guys that needs to mow my lawn with a shirt on.

 

[dbower]

Keith Martin has opined against open hoods in general as a distraction from enjoying the design of the vehicle. I'm happy to open mine if someone has a question but I generally leave it down. Added advantage: less likely to decapitate someone in a stiff wind.

Don

 

[Stevehose]

People seem to want to know what's under the hood and I like to look at others' so I just do it, but I agree it ruins the lines.

 

[lsquaredb]

If the hood fits really well, it should be down. If you have 3 Webers or Kugelfischer, it should be up.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

Oh yeah, no option, triple webers should be flaunted, Open up!

 

[m5bb]

I happen to have two BMW's with interesting engines and very clean compartments.


The coupe with triple side draft Webers and headers. Soon to be a new engine compartment.

With that said I know a BMW owner that has a 328, 507, M1 and others. He is adamant against hoods up because it destroys the line of the car. I totally understand.

 

[GolfBavaria]

Hood up not as good for other people taking pictures I have found. By request only makes sense. Of course same goes for trunk/boot. Unless triple Webers LOL.