Does anyone elses' hood...?
#1
Does anyone elses' hood...?
While driving down the highway at about 80+ mph my hood starts to lift up. Does anyone else have/had this problem. Im sure it just because they swapped to a lighter hood on the 05 but the last thing I want is for it to fly off.
#3
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
MINE ALSO LIFTS ON DRIVER SIDE ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN.I ADDED HOOD PINS FOR BACK UP SAFETY AS WELL AS THE STOCK LATCHES AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO THE SAME (THEY LOOK COOL TOO)
#4
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
Talk about retro design. Even the "bugs" are retro!!
My 289 '66 used to try to fly as the speed increased. At interstate speeds the big open grill could only either swallow (and pass under the car) or block tons of air. So, to be at peace with the cosmos, think of it as a "feature" not a "flaw" and you will be one with your retro-grill and your retro-grill will be one with you.....
Hood pins do look good, but they also suck. Go ahead! Drill two big holes in your shiney new hood.....
My 289 '66 used to try to fly as the speed increased. At interstate speeds the big open grill could only either swallow (and pass under the car) or block tons of air. So, to be at peace with the cosmos, think of it as a "feature" not a "flaw" and you will be one with your retro-grill and your retro-grill will be one with you.....
Hood pins do look good, but they also suck. Go ahead! Drill two big holes in your shiney new hood.....
#5
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
The hood pins do look sweet...But when it comes time to drill those holes, i'll probably be more nervous than a prostitute in church....I havent had the hood problem and i'm had mine up to about 140..Although it was night time on a dark interstate and the car itself being black, I probably didnt notice it if it did happen...
#6
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
When you put the hood pins on did it stop the hood from lifting any or did you do just for the extra safety. I think I may end up going with an after market hood any way but in the mean time don't want this one flying off.
#7
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
ORIGINAL: dino1010
MINE ALSO LIFTS ON DRIVER SIDE ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN.I ADDED HOOD PINS FOR BACK UP SAFETY AS WELL AS THE STOCK LATCHES AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO THE SAME (THEY LOOK COOL TOO)
MINE ALSO LIFTS ON DRIVER SIDE ABOUT HALF WAY DOWN.I ADDED HOOD PINS FOR BACK UP SAFETY AS WELL AS THE STOCK LATCHES AND WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DO THE SAME (THEY LOOK COOL TOO)
I am thinking about an aftermarket hood. Hood pins do look cool. [8D]
#9
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
ORIGINAL: one50npump
Why would an aftermarket hood be different from a stock hood? They use the same hardware.
Why would an aftermarket hood be different from a stock hood? They use the same hardware.
I knew someone with a Dodge Monico. That had 3 latches. (left + center+ right)
there was no way that hood was coming off as long as you shut it correctly (sometimes
was hard to tell if 1 side wasn't latched).
#10
RE: Does anyone elses' hood...?
This is definitely a problem with the 5th Generation Mustangs. When driving at high speeds, an extreme amount of pressure builds up under the hood. In fact, at the Grand Am Cup, the hood actually blew off of the #55 Mustang ('05 Steeda?). Fortunately, no one was injured and the hood was found several feet away in the grass with minimal dents.
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2006 Vista Blue Mustang V6 Premium
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2006 Vista Blue Mustang V6 Premium
Dark Charcoal Leather Interior
Exterior Sport Appearance Pkg w/ White Tape Stripe (should I remove it???)
Anti-Lock Brakes / Traction Control
Active Anti-Theft System
SHAKER 500 Audio!