Slam the Hood?
Jul 20, 2007 | 10:03 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Frederick, MD/ Washington DC
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Originally Posted by
Cozmo
I let mine fall from about 6 to 8 inches. Latches every time with no stopping to push anything down.
I never have had a problem with mine
Jul 20, 2007 | 10:20 AM
Racer
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From: St. Louis MO
Corvette Hoods
Speaking of hoods, I sure wish the C5 hood was designed simular to my C4's hood......I love that hood design, and it always closes.....................it is quite heavy..........
Jul 20, 2007 | 10:57 AM
Racer
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From: Fort Wayne Indiana
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Cozmo
I let mine fall from about 6 to 8 inches. Latches every time with no stopping to push anything down.
And mines now 6 years old, never an issue.
Jul 20, 2007 | 11:05 AM
Burning Brakes
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From: Georgetown (Sun City) Texas
I don't slam any car opening!! I close/latch one side and walk around and close/latch the other side! It is really not that far, I usually don't have to pack a lunch for the walk!!!
Jul 20, 2007 | 12:12 PM
Drifting
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From: Las Vegas Nevada
It takes a bit of time, but the hoodstops can be adjusted to
Jul 20, 2007 | 12:28 PM
Team Owner
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
This is my second C5 and I've not had that problem.
Jul 20, 2007 | 12:29 PM
Racer
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From: MA
2022 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Cozmo
I let mine fall from about 6 to 8 inches. Latches every time with no stopping to push anything down.
I do the same thing with no problems
Jul 20, 2007 | 01:31 PM
Instructor
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Dropping from 8-10" seems to work for me.
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Jul 20, 2007 | 02:42 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: Palm Desert CA
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Originally Posted by
Always Red Dave
I slam mine from the middle of the hood or else I end up with one side not catching also.
glad it's not just me
Jul 20, 2007 | 05:33 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: center of Kalifornia
I seem do do as I did with my 65' and that was to let it down, place a towel and push till latched on each one. Never failed yet.
I never have had a problem with mine
I don't slam any car opening!! I close/latch one side and walk around and close/latch the other side! It is really not that far, I usually don't have to pack a lunch for the walk!!! 
