driving with the hood open
05-14-2007, 11:59 PM
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driving with the hood open
so i have a question,what kind of risk do i run by driving with the hood popped not lifted or anything just as it would be if you pulled the hood tap....i use to and still do it with my t-bird sc,i kinda fell with the idea that it would keep the engine some what cooler plus you suck in better air. i haven't had any trouble with it on the t-bird but then again i don't pop the hood when i have means to speed.....let me know what you guys think,thanks
05-15-2007, 12:06 AM
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RE: driving with the hood open
Let's see.... pop the hood... that's one safety.... now you got a little hook holding your hood down... ah ****. do it bro... its only your windshield and some other body damage if the itty bitty hook fails... go fro the gusto bro... 
05-15-2007, 12:11 AM
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05-15-2007, 12:30 AM
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RE: driving with the hood open
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05-15-2007, 12:49 AM
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RE: driving with the hood open
This an aluminum hood, not some lead sled hood. It is one of the worst ideas I have ever heard of. I think you need some professional help. I don't mean to slam you, but this idea is way out there.
05-15-2007, 12:52 AM
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RE: driving with the hood open
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so i have a question,what kind of risk do i run by driving with the hood popped not lifted or anything just as it would be if you pulled the hood tap....i use to and still do it with my t-bird sc,i kinda fell with the idea that it would keep the engine some what cooler plus you suck in better air. i haven't had any trouble with it on the t-bird but then again i don't pop the hood when i have means to speed.....let me know what you guys think,thanks
so i have a question,what kind of risk do i run by driving with the hood popped not lifted or anything just as it would be if you pulled the hood tap....i use to and still do it with my t-bird sc,i kinda fell with the idea that it would keep the engine some what cooler plus you suck in better air. i haven't had any trouble with it on the t-bird but then again i don't pop the hood when i have means to speed.....let me know what you guys think,thanks
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