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Old 11-17-2007, 04:06 PM
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Anyone else ever notice this? I was running a firebird and at around 130 the hood started to vibrate/rattle I thought it was going to fly open.
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Old 11-17-2007, 04:28 PM
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Somewhat common. There have been a few posts about it with fixes. I gave the rubber bumper under the hood on the side that was shaking a quarter turn at a time until it seemed to quit. I think mine took about 2 or 3 adjustments. There's also some discussion about a piece of weather stripping on top of the headlights but I don't recall the details. Try the search function (IF it's working).
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Old 11-17-2007, 04:30 PM
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hood pins baby!!!
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Old 11-17-2007, 05:06 PM
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that was my thoughts, plus they look great
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Old 11-17-2007, 08:17 PM
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Definitely a common thing. Mine starts at about 135.
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Old 11-17-2007, 08:39 PM
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yeah.. happend last night... pretty scary thoughts goin through my mind when it happens lol
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Old 11-17-2007, 10:14 PM
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I adjusted mine (like I mentioned in post #2). Haven't seen it happen the last 3 runs to 110+.
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Old 11-17-2007, 11:04 PM
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Default RE: hood vibration @ 130mph

mine does it aswell, been 150+ on the autobahn and it hasnt flown off, just jiggles a little. Im with the guy that said hood pins, they are an awsome visual and functional upgrade.
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Old 11-17-2007, 11:36 PM
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my car does it to........ i ajusted the rubber screws and it's better but it's not fixed...
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Old 11-17-2007, 11:42 PM
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Default RE: hood vibration @ 130mph

I have been as high as 135, the hood was firmly planted. I havent taken it over 135 though.
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