Works every time 
How do you close you hood?
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by DevilDog II
I do the same thing, but I keep a microfiber towel in the glove compartment that I put under my hand so that I don't leave smudges. 
Dropping either my old, or new CF hardly ever worked! 
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From: HOW FAST WAS I GOING OFFICER? Los Angeles Hating GM Dealership Service Dept.'s Since Sept. 2004
St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Originally Posted by IdriveC5
How do you close it, my question is: "How do you get it open?" 
Ohhhh! You meant how to open it in oooooone piece.... :o
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From: Northern Illinois
Oldtimer
Originally Posted by IdriveC5
How do you close it, my question is: "How do you get it open?"
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
Originally Posted by BobbyG
Is this a trick question? I mean, if I answer this will I receive spam mail, or something? 
Something that seems so simple and so fundamental now requires a question and answer.
6 inches and let it drop, if it doesn't latch go higher.
Something that seems so simple and so fundamental now requires a question and answer.
6 inches and let it drop, if it doesn't latch go higher.
Russ...
Racer
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From: Iowa
I can't get mine to latch both sides unless I actually give it a light push as I release it from about 12 inches. Seems to want to latch only one side otherwise, then I have to go back inside and trip the release again (pita). Same problem on the other end of the car - hatch won't latch unless a door or window is open - also a pita.... 
Racer
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From: Vancouver Washington
With my Stingray it always closes from the 6" drop.
However, the Z16 has the carbon fiber hood and there is just not enough weight to close it by droping. Not even one side closes.
So, I have to do the push and wipe method.
(Push down on both sides and wipe with a Micro fiber rag)
However, the Z16 has the carbon fiber hood and there is just not enough weight to close it by droping. Not even one side closes.
So, I have to do the push and wipe method.
(Push down on both sides and wipe with a Micro fiber rag)
Racer
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From: Windsor Ontario
Originally Posted by 01QuickSilver
I can't get mine to latch both sides unless I actually give it a light push as I release it from about 12 inches. Seems to want to latch only one side otherwise, then I have to go back inside and trip the release again (pita). Same problem on the other end of the car - hatch won't latch unless a door or window is open - also a pita....
Drifting
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From: Spring Hill, Florida Life is all about new beginnings;...TRY ONE!
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
Originally Posted by Dave1998
I drop mine from center , 12 inches, but 1 never latches first time
I still have nightmares from when my L88 hood cracked! in '68!!! 
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From: PA
Originally Posted by StingerZ16
With my Stingray it always closes from the 6" drop.
However, the Z16 has the carbon fiber hood and there is just not enough weight to close it by droping. Not even one side closes.
So, I have to do the push and wipe method.
(Push down on both sides and wipe with a Micro fiber rag)
However, the Z16 has the carbon fiber hood and there is just not enough weight to close it by droping. Not even one side closes.
So, I have to do the push and wipe method.
(Push down on both sides and wipe with a Micro fiber rag)
Same here.
