I purchased a 2005 certified about 6 months ago.
It seems like all the vin tag stickers are original.

My hood DOES NOT have the engine insulation that I am seeing on some vehicles on ebay...the pic below is of a MY05, like mine.

Example:

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2006-10/121...ni-102b0550.jpg

What's the story? Is it on some but not all? Does it mean my hood was def repainted?

Thanks for any input...

 

ALL s2000's come with the insulation. The previous owner most likely removed it.

 

 

CR has no insulation/sound deadener

 

is it for noise insulation? fire protection?

 

Sound retention is what is really is for. Noise goes through hood and then windsheild into passenger compartment.

 

yup. someone took it out. shouldn't make all too much of a difference though. it's not like the S is supposed to b a quiet car

 

I took mine off!!ha! weight savings for the win!

 

sweet, I always thought it was a fire retardant mat. If not I'll just take it off.

 

Would it help lowering heat retention by moving it?, the S has a damn hot engine bay!