DIY - Installing Corsport Hood Spacers

IceMurder · 08-08-2008, 07:19 PM

Even though installation is simple and straight forward, i figured i'd post this just for info if anyone needs it

First, buy your hood spacers from corsport, and post in this thread NEW: 06+ Civic CorSport Aluminum Hood Spacer Bushings

Spacers

Only take the bolts out of one side at a time for obvious reasons. This install can be done by one person as long as you are careful.

you'll probably have to pry the hood away from the bracket because it has black adhesive on it, just use a flathead screwdriver and it wont take much force

one side done

finshed product, enjoy

*EDIT* - You may have to adjust the rubber feet that support the front of the hood to make it even, that is what i had to do but it wasnt the spacers fault, they just weren't adjusted right in the first place for some reason

Josurf808 · 08-08-2008, 07:23 PM

so this aids in cooling i suppose?

IceMurder · 08-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josurf808

so this aids in cooling i suppose?

supposed to, it cant hurt lol

RiceBowL54 · 08-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Er.. looks weird... whats the point?

Sean Newman · 08-08-2008, 07:31 PM

Wow...I don't get this at all.

It's certainly original and looks different, but you could also do that with a DIY for putting nails in your tires.

IceMurder · 08-08-2008, 07:38 PM

check the link i posted at the top...

***Zeuceone*** · 08-08-2008, 07:40 PM

nice diy. looks good.

***nycclaye*** · 08-08-2008, 07:42 PM

not my style. looks like your ride got wrecked..

ctk · 08-10-2008, 11:20 AM

supposedly creates a cowl like effect aiding in lower engine bay temps. also good for hard-parking

cambodianricer · 08-10-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josurf808

so this aids in cooling i suppose?

it really does!

maximus20895 · 08-11-2008, 09:27 PM

i still think it looks weird. :/

habitat · 08-11-2008, 09:49 PM

Nice DIY, I think they look better on older cars... still nice to have such a diverse aftermarket backing for our cars.

driveshift · 08-14-2008, 03:41 AM

it allows air to exit through the top of the hood where hot air accumulates especially during idle at a stop. i suppose this would be more effective if the radiator would only occupy half of the lower air dam, more respectively the passenger side.

xSkY · 08-14-2008, 03:45 AM

makes the car looks weird imo

IceMurder · 08-14-2008, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xSkY

makes the car looks weird imo

then dont buy them...why are you guys posting saying you dont like it? i dont care if you like it or not...the DIY is for ppl who buy them...not for people to judge them...

**0720Steve** · 08-19-2008, 09:46 AM

i'd consider doing this for its cooling benefits.

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-19-2008, 09:48 AM

I have mine waiting at home.

**0720Steve** · 08-19-2008, 09:53 AM

noice. bish.

what don't you have waiting at home curtis?

GlxyGry06Si · 08-19-2008, 09:58 AM

Nice diy. Functionality or fashon but damn its ugly. How well does it work?

**ImTheVoiceOfGod** · 08-19-2008, 09:59 AM

My rims should be there today or tomorrow, trying to to decide if I want to do the Vibrant Header w/ HFC, and still have to order the CT-E SC after I re-enlist.

Install at your place right??

08-08-2008, 07:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
IceMurder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stokesdale, NC Age: 22 Posts: 1,631 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	DIY - Installing Corsport Hood Spacers Even though installation is simple and straight forward, i figured i'd post this just for info if anyone needs it First, buy your hood spacers from corsport, and post in this thread NEW: 06+ Civic CorSport Aluminum Hood Spacer Bushings Spacers Only take the bolts out of one side at a time for obvious reasons. This install can be done by one person as long as you are careful. you'll probably have to pry the hood away from the bracket because it has black adhesive on it, just use a flathead screwdriver and it wont take much force one side done finshed product, enjoy EDIT - You may have to adjust the rubber feet that support the front of the hood to make it even, that is what i had to do but it wasnt the spacers fault, they just weren't adjusted right in the first place for some reason Last edited by IceMurder; 08-08-2008 at 07:24 PM.

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IceMurder Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Stokesdale, NC Age: 22 Posts: 1,631 Chris iTrader: 0 / 0%	check the link i posted at the top...

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ctk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: TX Posts: 74 iTrader: 0 / 0%	supposedly creates a cowl like effect aiding in lower engine bay temps. also good for hard-parking

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maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,514 Max iTrader: 0 / 0%	i still think it looks weird. :/

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habitat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NorCal Age: 24 Posts: 3,478 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Nice DIY, I think they look better on older cars... still nice to have such a diverse aftermarket backing for our cars.

08-14-2008, 03:41 AM	#13 (permalink)
driveshift Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Jose CA Posts: 213 iTrader: 0 / 0%	it allows air to exit through the top of the hood where hot air accumulates especially during idle at a stop. i suppose this would be more effective if the radiator would only occupy half of the lower air dam, more respectively the passenger side.

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xSkY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: D-Town Posts: 522 Sky iTrader: 0 / 0%	makes the car looks weird imo

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