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Nov 6, 2006 | 02:12 PM

#21

Durango_Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rihwoods

Retired...

But could not resist that one...these vettes are tougher than some give credit for....

Rich

Slamming would be fine in most cases, but I have seen damage caused by it too. To be careful, I just push mine down with a rag in my hands. No print, and no slamming.

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:27 PM

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TexSon

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I just raise it to release the catch and let it drop. It slams on its own.

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:29 PM

#23

onaqwst

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maybe i'm the only one that seen the crack problems then...

b

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:30 PM

#24

Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by onaqwst

maybe i'm the only one that seen the crack problems then...

b

I've seen problems...almost all related to the hood being slammed.

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:33 PM

#25

Kalway

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I used to slam it, until I got the new heads and intake installed. Now the intake is a little taller so the clearance between the air cleaner and the hood is 0 so I set it down then press down. I'd still slam it, if it had the stock manifold on.

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:38 PM

#26

rihwoods

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango_boy

I've seen problems...almost all related to the hood being slammed.

Dunno...as I stated...27 years..might be an issue if latches are not adjusted properly...

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:45 PM

#27

woodlandcorvette

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No reason to slam hood I click both side into place. and do it alot because I cant help but look at car in my shop all the time im parked in there.

Nov 6, 2006 | 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by rihwoods

Dunno...as I stated...27 years..might be an issue if latches are not adjusted properly...

It's just another debate. Up next, which is better? Medium or medium well?

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Nov 6, 2006 | 03:04 PM

#29

1ARACE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rihwoods

Video...from 12"....

That's, just too dam funny rihwoods!

Thanks for the vid

Nov 6, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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rihwoods

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango_boy

It's just another debate. Up next, which is better? Medium or medium well?

Someone will probably start a poll about "slamin" doors next...glass up/down...

Medium...btw...

Rich

Nov 6, 2006 | 03:51 PM

#31

Durango_Boy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rihwoods

Someone will probably start a poll about "slamin" doors next...glass up/down...

Medium...btw...

Rich

See, that just goes back to adjustment. A properly adjusted door will close easily and gently. Mine used to take a good slam, but now with new hardware and all adjusted right they close like a dream.

Medium Well.

Nov 6, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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TexSon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Durango_boy

It's just another debate. Up next, which is better? Medium or medium well?

Actually, rare is the best!

Nov 6, 2006 | 04:42 PM

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Jims79

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Originally Posted by Jclgodale3

6-8"s and on a side note...Rich has to much time on his hands

About the same height I let the weight of the hood slam itself.

Nov 6, 2006 | 04:42 PM

#34

Durango_Boy

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Originally Posted by TexSon

Actually, rare is the best!

For a Wilde Beast or a cannibal.

Nov 6, 2006 | 04:45 PM

#35

78 Vette

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I drop mine

Nov 6, 2006 | 06:01 PM

#36

682XLR8

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Drop from about 6", if the latches are working right there shouldn't be any problems

Nov 6, 2006 | 06:21 PM

#37

Midwest Muscle

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I've never really given it that much thought. But on my driver Vettes, I tend to drop them from 8" or so. On my low mileage CE, I also sit it down and then use a detailing cloth on my hand while pushing it down gently to latch it.

Nov 6, 2006 | 06:24 PM

#38

Bob Onit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by gq82

I don't do either...I drop mine from a few inches.

Yup

I think this poll will be useless as you left out what seems to be the most popular option

Nov 6, 2006 | 08:41 PM

#39

markdtn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Onit

Yup

I think this poll will be useless as you left out what seems to be the most popular option

I meant that you either set it down on the pins and push it closed manually (Option "no") or you drop it from some height and it latches (option "yes"). That was my intention.