Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's?
12-26-2003, 11:26 AM
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Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's?
I hope so...
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12-26-2003, 11:29 AM
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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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12-26-2003, 11:34 AM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Z-Rated)
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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:
12-26-2003, 11:39 AM
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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?
12-26-2003, 11:42 AM
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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.
12-26-2003, 11:49 AM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Scissors)
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Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.
What pic of the C6's engine bay?
12-26-2003, 11:50 AM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Frisco Kid)
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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.
12-26-2003, 11:59 AM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)
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Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.
What pic of the C6's engine bay?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=715723
12-26-2003, 12:00 PM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Andi)
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Yes, just like the pic of the C6's engine bay shows.
What pic of the C6's engine bay?
12-26-2003, 04:10 PM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Frisco Kid)
At this point who knows :mad
12-26-2003, 04:48 PM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (Fast98)
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At this point who knows :mad
Uhhhh, did you look at the pic posted RIGHT ABOVE YOU? :lolg:
12-26-2003, 05:24 PM
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Re: Does the C6 hood still open backwards like the C5's? (ozvette)
I should have said at this point who cares :U