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 Dec 3, 2006 - 6:10 PM
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I just installed a VIS carbon fiber hood[u] with the vents and the one and only problem that I have during installation is that it doesn't lock even though it closes to proper fiitment. I concluded that maybe that the hook that's attached on the hood may be too short, which means it may not be reaching far enough into the latch in order to lock. Has anyone installed this type of hood before and encountered the same problem as I? If so, what did you do to correct it?
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Dec 3, 2006 - 6:41 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '05 From NE Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Never had that problem mine hooks and fits perfectly. the only problem i had was windshield sprayer holes were to small and i fixed that pretty easy. Idk are you sure its not locking?
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Dec 3, 2006 - 7:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 14, '06 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yes, I am sure it's not locking because after I press it down to close and it levels out, it pops right back out of lock!
Do you think that I should extend the hook by cutting and welding! Don't know what I should do here! Please HELP! QUOTE(celiracer @ Dec 3, 2006 - 6:41 PM) [snapback]507484[/snapback] Never had that problem mine hooks and fits perfectly. the only problem i had was windshield sprayer holes were to small and i fixed that pretty easy. Idk are you sure its not locking? -------------------- I drive a Celica. Anything "less" is just a car! |
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Dec 3, 2006 - 8:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '04 From California Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I had the same problem. you have to loosen the two nuts on the hood latch and raise it as high up as possible. i still had to give it a strong push to close it though, dont worry the hood is very strong.
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Dec 3, 2006 - 8:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 14, '06 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
That makes sense! Anybody else?
QUOTE(eggman40 @ Dec 3, 2006 - 8:00 PM) [snapback]507499[/snapback] I had the same problem. you have to loosen the two nuts on the hood latch and raise it as high up as possible. i still had to give it a strong push to close it though, dont worry the hood is very strong. -------------------- I drive a Celica. Anything "less" is just a car! |
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Dec 3, 2006 - 8:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 19, '05 From Nebraska Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
try to fit in some washers or some way to safely extend the latch on either end. (hood/ car)
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Dec 4, 2006 - 12:37 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
Hood pins... ???
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Dec 4, 2006 - 12:46 PM
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QUOTE(KAOS @ Dec 4, 2006 - 12:37 PM) [snapback]507674[/snapback] Hood pins... ??? Thats the thing im gonna do for sure when i get my cf hood from vis. Thats cos one of my friend was driving on the highway with his mk3 supra like 120km/h when his hood popped out and smashed the windshield. I wont want the same thing happen to me. And i like the look of some decent hoodpins alot those just gives something to the hood. -------------------- Please visit on our teams new website. hrp-tuning.com
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Dec 4, 2006 - 1:42 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 9, '05 From green springs ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
QUOTE(Nibbe @ Dec 4, 2006 - 12:46 PM) [snapback]507680[/snapback] QUOTE(KAOS @ Dec 4, 2006 - 12:37 PM) [snapback]507674[/snapback] Hood pins... ??? Thats the thing im gonna do for sure when i get my cf hood from vis. Thats cos one of my friend was driving on the highway with his mk3 supra like 120km/h when his hood popped out and smashed the windshield. I wont want the same thing happen to me. And i like the look of some decent hoodpins alot those just gives something to the hood. i had the same problem with my hood but i have hood pins i just forgot to lock them  i am a idiot   but hood pins are a good idea 
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Dec 4, 2006 - 3:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
yeah i just put hoodpins on my stock hood.. the latch doesn't want to lock anymore.. so i wanted to be safe and just did the hood pins..
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Dec 4, 2006 - 3:09 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 16, '06 From Kentucky Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(trd94 @ Dec 4, 2006 - 1:42 PM) [snapback]507690[/snapback] QUOTE(Nibbe @ Dec 4, 2006 - 12:46 PM) [snapback]507680[/snapback] QUOTE(KAOS @ Dec 4, 2006 - 12:37 PM) [snapback]507674[/snapback] Hood pins... ??? Thats the thing im gonna do for sure when i get my cf hood from vis. Thats cos one of my friend was driving on the highway with his mk3 supra like 120km/h when his hood popped out and smashed the windshield. I wont want the same thing happen to me. And i like the look of some decent hoodpins alot those just gives something to the hood. i had the same problem with my hood but i have hood pins i just forgot to lock them i am a idiot but hood pins are a good idea Yeah, but the thought of drilling a hole into carbon fiber makes my stomach cringe.  Ive noticed that, on the Highway, my VIS hood vibrates in the middle behind the vent and in front of the squirters VERY badly. ANybody else have this problem?? --------------------  Cuz Thats How Us Country Boyz Roll Growing up racing motocross, i learned one thing..."Always wear clean underwear, you never know when the Paramedics are gonna have to cut your pants off of you" |
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Dec 4, 2006 - 6:35 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 14, '06 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Thank you guys for all your input!
nemesis -------------------- I drive a Celica. Anything "less" is just a car! |
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Dec 11, 2006 - 11:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 19, '04 From southern cali Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (80%) |
Do what Eggman40 said. It should work. Let us know how it goes.
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Dec 21, 2006 - 12:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 1, '04 From Pittsburgh, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
yeah, i never had a problem with mine except the hook was off a hair. good luck with it though makes the bov sound even better. lol
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