What does the Inner Rain Protector actually do?

The Inner Rain Protector is an FRP shield that mounts beneath the Type-V Aero Hood's center duct. In wet weather it stops rain droplets from falling through the duct into the engine bay, protecting electronics and belts while keeping the vented hood usable year round.

Does it fit the factory FK8 hood?

No. It is designed exclusively for the J's Racing Type-V Aero Hood for the 2017 to 2021 Civic Type R FK8. The factory hood has no center duct, so there is nothing for the protector to shield.

Do I need to drill anything to install it?

Only if you buy it after the hood. Ordered together, J's Racing prepares the hood for the protector; ordered separately, small mounting holes must be drilled on the back side of the hood.

Can I remove it for track days?

Yes, easily. The protector detaches in seconds, restoring the duct's full heat-extraction airflow for circuit sessions, then clips back in for the drive home.

Does blocking the duct hurt cooling?

In the wet conditions where you would run the protector, ambient temperatures are low and cooling load is light, so the tradeoff is sensible. J's Racing developed the piece so Type-V owners can daily-drive the hood in any weather.

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J’s Racing Inner Rain Protector for Type-V Hood for FK8 Honda Civic Type R [IRP-K8]

The J’s Racing Inner Rain Protector for the Type-V Hood keeps the FK8 Honda Civic Type R’s vented hood honest in the rain. The Type-V’s big center duct is what makes it cool so well, and on a wet day this FRP shield mounts beneath that duct to stop water droplets from reaching the engine compartment, then detaches just as easily when the skies clear and you want maximum airflow again.

Features

Detaches easily when full duct airflow is wanted
Keeps the engine bay dry when driving or racing in the rain
Lightweight FRP construction
Tool-free installation once fitted to the hood

Applications

Honda Civic Type R: FK8 | 2017-2021 | 2.0L K20C1 Turbo

Notes

Compatible only with the J’s Racing Type-V Aero Hood for the FK8 Civic Type R
Order the protector together with the hood when possible. If ordered separately, small holes must be drilled on the back side of the hood for mounting.
To pair it with the Type-V Aero Hood, contact us

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Inner Rain Protector actually do? The Inner Rain Protector is an FRP shield that mounts beneath the Type-V Aero Hood’s center duct. In wet weather it stops rain droplets from falling through the duct into the engine bay, protecting electronics and belts while keeping the vented hood usable year round.
Does it fit the factory FK8 hood? No. It is designed exclusively for the J’s Racing Type-V Aero Hood for the 2017 to 2021 Civic Type R FK8. The factory hood has no center duct, so there is nothing for the protector to shield.
Do I need to drill anything to install it? Only if you buy it after the hood. Ordered together, J’s Racing prepares the hood for the protector; ordered separately, small mounting holes must be drilled on the back side of the hood.
Can I remove it for track days? Yes, easily. The protector detaches in seconds, restoring the duct’s full heat-extraction airflow for circuit sessions, then clips back in for the drive home.
Does blocking the duct hurt cooling? In the wet conditions where you would run the protector, ambient temperatures are low and cooling load is light, so the tradeoff is sensible. J’s Racing developed the piece so Type-V owners can daily-drive the hood in any weather.

About J’s Racing

J’s Racing is one of Japan’s most respected Honda tuning houses, developing parts the hard way: on real race tracks in Super Taikyu endurance competition and time attack rather than on paper. From aero and titanium exhausts to suspension and driveline components, every product carries lessons learned from decades of racing Hondas at the limit. Bulletproof Automotive imports J’s Racing parts directly from Japan, bringing authentic, race-proven JDM engineering to enthusiasts in the US and worldwide.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

BP Pricing Difference

We do pricing a little differently on our JDM brands and we believe in making things simple and clear. No hidden fees or surcharges. Every price you see includes the shipping cost to our office in Los Angeles, California and all the associated taxes/duties/fees for bringing the products into the US. The only shipping you ever pay is from our facility in the US to your location. Be wary of resellers that don’t include the cost of international shipping in their pricing on JDM parts. While we believe we’ll always have the lowest all-in price on JDM products, we offer a price match guarantee for all authentic parts purchased from authorized dealers as well. For many international customers, it’s much more affordable to ship from the USA than from Japan directly, as the air freight and ocean freight costs are typically much less. However, for customers looking to ship directly from Japan outside of North America, or domestically in Japan, we can provide pricing specifically for that scenario. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any pricing questions or concerns. Please email us at sales@bulletproofautomotive.com with any inquiries.

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