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May 21, 2005 | 08:42 AM

german72

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Performance hood seal

Hi all,

I am getting ready to order the Performance Hood Seal from Mid America and have a question.

Are there any problems with the hood closing with this product?

Many thanks in advance,

Tom

2004 Vette convertible

May 21, 2005 | 08:43 AM

bradc6

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From: Pace Florida

St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11

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No problems here.

May 21, 2005 | 08:44 AM

0EG@EnglandGreen

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14

Nope. Plus your gain 9rwhp.

May 21, 2005 | 08:45 AM

istsme98

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From: york pa

May 21, 2005 | 08:45 AM

ericbrown97

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From: Wylie TX

St. Jude Donor '05

Quote:

Originally Posted by EnglandGreen

Nope. Plus your gain 9rwhp.

I got 10rwhp with mine

Seriously...no problems after installing.

May 21, 2005 | 09:27 AM

denscor

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no problems here !!!!!!!!!!!

May 21, 2005 | 09:31 AM

Joe's Eray

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EnglandGreen

Nope. Plus your gain 9rwhp.

Really? Must be nice!

I only got 2.5 rwhp from mine!

May 21, 2005 | 09:34 AM

jrose7004

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Hood closes fine!

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May 21, 2005 | 09:38 AM

Darion

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From: Youngstown Ohio

No issues here and the SOYP feeling is sweet.

Does help keep the engine bay clean too.

Last edited by Darion; May 21, 2005 at 09:39 AM. Reason: Typing error, sorry

May 21, 2005 | 10:12 AM

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mld45acp

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From: Indianapolis IN

Installed mine 2 years ago, no issues and underhood stays cleaner

May 21, 2005 | 10:44 AM

#11

C6 NOIR

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From: Pearland TX

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Had one from MA on my '98. Thought the adhesive strenght was poor even after cleaning with alcohol. As for the '03 a friend and I went to Autozone and bought a seal (essentially identical) which in terms of length was enough for both our cars for less money and the adherence is not wishy-washy!

May 21, 2005 | 10:45 AM

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army2000

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Great little investment, keeps the engine bay a lot cleaner and you will enjoy the extra 20+hp

May 21, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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D C

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From: Wimauma FL

no probs here

May 21, 2005 | 10:55 AM

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rcarbonetti

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From: Las Vegas Nevada

Hood seal- easy to install- engine bay cleaner

5 minutes to install

May 21, 2005 | 11:06 AM

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corvettejaune

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hood seal

No problems i have one and is good

corvette jaune

May 21, 2005 | 12:57 PM

#16

tmcclaff

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From: Nesconset NY

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I'm with all the others. 2nd vette no problems on either

May 21, 2005 | 01:05 PM

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c5BlackBeauty

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From: New Jersey

St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21

No - No problems. Easy application that simply fills the gap.

May 21, 2005 | 01:55 PM

#18

BWP 5P

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From: Indiana

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I must be cheap....I had one but it got ruined.....then I went to hardware store and bought a piece of foam weatherstripping (about 3/8 x 1/2 with sticky tape and it works better than the $15 one

May 21, 2005 | 01:56 PM

#19

BlownV6

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From: Tempe Az

Don't waste your money. Goto any local auto parts store and pick up some weatherstripping. I paid 6 dollars for mine and it works perfectly. Looks factory also.