Hood Prop; Bad?

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May 19, 2009 | 12:34 AM

cam355aro

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Hood Prop; Bad?

Is it bad for the hood to leave the hood propped up for an extended amount of time (2 weeks now)? I wasn't sure if anyone had an experience with the hood flexing too much and cracking. Just wanted to cover my tracks.

Thanks.

May 19, 2009 | 01:14 AM

Demonic85

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From: sw Ohio

i've left mine open for over a month it wont hurt it.

May 19, 2009 | 07:04 AM

StealthLT4

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From: St Marys GA

If you're really concerned, just wedge a 2x4 on the other side of the hood similar to where the strut is and call it even.

May 19, 2009 | 07:09 AM

Epimax

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Originally Posted by StealthLT4

If you're really concerned, just wedge a 2x4 on the other side of the hood similar to where the strut is and call it even.

May 19, 2009 | 08:51 AM

383vett

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From: moraga ca

My hood's been up more than it's been down over the last 24 years, seriously. After I come home from a race (usually Wed night), the car goes in the garage and the hood goes up until the next Wednesday. No signs of damage yet!