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[Snuffalofogus]

guys, my hood should be getting here soon, so im getting very anxious.

i just wanted to know, what bodywork, if any did you body shop have to do to get your hood to fit correctly?

i cant wait for it to get here. its taken sooooo long, i ordered it back July 26 [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img] im just hoping itll get here soon.....

btw how long did it take for you all to get your hoods?

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[blackbyrd]

it takes a while but its worth it i have a pic of mine in appearanmce post titel pic of the car

but they hae to ship out the front bumper a little it will act like it wont fit and the body shope might tell you that. but also you have to driv eit aroudn with it unpoainted for a while to let the hood cure and it says to put it on the car in the instructions. but it is worth it when its finished

[Bass482]

With the new hood on, my fenders had to be pulled in a little to keep the size of the gap consistent, and the front bumper pushed out a little. Nothing too much. I actually did all that myself...no need to pay the body shop anything when 5 min. and a ratchet will do the job...

See my sig for pictures.

[Snuffalofogus]

quick question for you guys with it already installed, how the hell do you open the hood? i mean, where the hell does the little release lever go?

[blackbyrd]

it mounts under it like on the stock one but the handle has to be bent a little

[Snuffalofogus]

what all do you need to install it? im thing of buying a used one, and want to know what all is needed for the install

[Bass482]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Snuffalofogus:
what all do you need to install it? im thing of buying a used one, and want to know what all is needed for the install<hr></blockquote>

Just a ratchet, a screwdriver, and an extra hand...

;)

[Snuffalofogus]

k.

so will i need to use my old hood lever? or is the hood supposed to come with one?

[Bass482]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Snuffalofogus:
k.

so will i need to use my old hood lever? or is the hood supposed to come with one?<hr></blockquote>

You can reuse your old hood lever, but you have to bend the handle a little bit. You'll see when you go to install it. It's very simple.

I actually cut the whole handle off and just left the lever part that grabs. When I need to open the hood, I just reach under and grab the lever. I also like it because people have trouble opening it, because they can't find the handle...I thought it would be a little better for security...