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Nov 7, 2006 | 04:58 PM

#21

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From: I tend to be leery of any guy who doesn't own a chainsaw or a handgun.

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Originally Posted by Dale1990

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- Lose the power seat tracks and/or sport seats - how many times do you actually move the seats.
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I've been checking out swap meets for years trying to find some manual tracks for mine, but all I ever see are the power tracks. What's the secret to finding some, or does anyone know if Corvettes share the same manual tracks with some lesser expensive cars I can find in a junk yard?

thanks,
Mike

Nov 10, 2006 | 07:27 PM

#22

C4forlife

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From: Duncanville Texas

carbon fiber

Even with the correct reinforcements and latch plates in the hood there is an approximate 48% weight reduction switching from stock smc to carbon fiber. With that said im seriously considering doing the entire front clip.

Nov 10, 2006 | 07:54 PM

#23

black85

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From: Elverson PA

I wouldn't worry about safety when replacing the stocker hood. I doubt the hood would help slow any impact anyway. Just my $.02.

Dave

Nov 10, 2006 | 08:31 PM

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nyernga

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From: Conyers Ga

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Originally Posted by Aardwolf

Mine lifts up with one hand. There is a piston that helps lift the hood, perhaps yours is bad.

There's 2 shorty pistons actually.......and they DO make the difference. I've been operating with one for years since they're so expensive. I found one on e-bay and now the hood opens with even less effort.

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