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Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's?

Old 12-26-2003, 11:26 AM
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Default Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's?

I hope so...

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Old 12-26-2003, 11:29 AM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)

Yes, Plus the hood looks to be smaller and lighter like a C3.

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Old 12-26-2003, 11:34 AM
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Yes, Plus the hood looks to be smaller and lighter like a C3.

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:iagree: ...I've been thinking the same thing. :thumbs:
Old 12-26-2003, 11:39 AM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)

The Viper changed from rear to front this last style, is the front opening lighter weight?
Old 12-26-2003, 11:42 AM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)

Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.
Old 12-26-2003, 11:49 AM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Scissors)

Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.
What pic of the C6's engine bay?
Old 12-26-2003, 11:50 AM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Frisco Kid)

The Viper changed from rear to front this last style, is the front opening lighter weight?
I don't think it's a weight issue. The front opening hood is actually more difficult to engineer. I believe the issue is racing safety. This was addressed in ACAR, but I don't remember all the details. It took them some time to get the struts right. Although the front hinged hood has become a Vette tradition, I'm pretty sure it's a safety issue.
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)

Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.

What pic of the C6's engine bay?
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Old 12-26-2003, 12:00 PM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)

Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.

What pic of the C6's engine bay?
Old 12-26-2003, 04:10 PM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Frisco Kid)

At this point who knows :mad
Old 12-26-2003, 04:48 PM
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Default Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Fast98)

At this point who knows :mad
Uhhhh, did you look at the pic posted RIGHT ABOVE YOU? :lolg:
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I should have said at this point who cares :U

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