Do you slam it?
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Do you slam it?
My friend has an 88 Lotus...(6000K on it) and when he let me take it he showed me that if I needed to lift and then close the hood I was to lower it and then press it down where the latches are...my vette seems to have to be slammed to close so just wondering about everyone else. Oh by the way I think that friend would be easily talked into selling that Red Lotus if anyone is interested...he hardly uses it at all!
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depends on what you call slamming it
Wow. I started reading this thread because I thought it was asking about slamming the accelerator.
In that case, my answer would be, Yes, I do slam it on occasion.
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In that case, my answer would be, Yes, I do slam it on occasion.
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I drop it from about 12 inches, pressing down over the latches will leaves a big handprint on a freshly detailed hood. I suppose there are those that close their hoods with a clean microfiber in their hands.....
It won't break if you drop it from a reasonable distance, I've been doing this was for over four years with no detrimental results. Do whatever makes you happy, okay?
It won't break if you drop it from a reasonable distance, I've been doing this was for over four years with no detrimental results. Do whatever makes you happy, okay?
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From: Down the Shore New Jersey, Elev.3 feet
St. Jude Donor '17
I drop it from about 12 inches, pressing down over the latches will leaves a big handprint on a freshly detailed hood. I suppose there are those that close their hoods with a clean microfiber in their hands.....
It won't break if you drop it from a reasonable distance, I've been doing this was for over four years with no detrimental results. Do whatever makes you happy, okay?
It won't break if you drop it from a reasonable distance, I've been doing this was for over four years with no detrimental results. Do whatever makes you happy, okay?
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Honestly? I know this sounds ****, but I set it down, grab a micro-fiber towel out of my rear compartment (aka my detailing kit) and lightly close each latch individually.
It's my baby ya know!
It's my baby ya know!