invert seal?
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invert seal?
Has anyone ever placed the "hood seal fix" on the hood itself instead of where everyone else puts it? Seems like it would be less visible. Just curious as I;m about to add this 10hp mod 
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Interesting idea. I've got mine on the conventional way....never even thought about doing it the other way. I guess it would work....only one way to find out............let us know.
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I put mine on the fascia like most others. Your proposed way would probably work though.
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Originally Posted by worldtraveler
Has anyone ever placed the "hood seal fix" on the hood itself instead of where everyone else puts it? Seems like it would be less visible. Just curious as I;m about to add this 10hp mod
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Check this out! The hood seal that you currently have on your fenders will fit on the front and seal just as good if not better than the bulb seal everyone is adding. I have a ZO6 and installed this type of seal all the way around the trunk. It looks very cool and keep alot of the dirt and water out. I have pictures of the installation but can not post them until Monday.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Check this out! The hood seal that you currently have on your fenders will fit on the front and seal just as good if not better than the bulb seal everyone is adding. I have a ZO6 and installed this type of seal all the way around the trunk. It looks very cool and keep alot of the dirt and water out. I have pictures of the installation but can not post them until Monday.
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Please put your pix up when you can.
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I was not thinking of moving it back farther, but rather being on the hood so that the contact points are the same. Only difference would be that with the hood up you wouldn't see the seal on the front facia and the rubber would be turned in towards the engine bay.
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This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
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This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
LONESTAR
This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
This Mod does not eliminate ALL of the water problem but it sure helps and it makes a B I G difference in the amount of dirt and trash that use to get in there!
It also makes the trunk look "finished"! Easy but EXPENSIVE mod! That stuff must be made out of GOLD It like $20 a pack and it takes 3 packs believe it or not! One strip will not do the entire width of a trunk lid. I cut a strip and made a seam in the middle of the trunk opening. The back has two seams but you can not see them very easy. Look good!
I will post pictures as soon as I get my camera software back.
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Welll,,,, MR smarty butt,,,, the point I was trying to make was $20 for a $5 gasket! I didnt care if it was $60, I would have still bought it. I just hate to pay the "CORVETTE TAX" 
I wouldnt pay $20 dollars for Cigaretts!
I wouldnt pay $20 dollars for Cigaretts!
