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Old 07-14-2011, 11:32 AM
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Dudes, anyone have a hood propped 4th gen?
Looking for some tips or feedback before I head to the hardware store, thanx!
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:36 AM
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OK, I'll bite on the feedback.

Don't do it.
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:38 AM
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Here is my tip:

replace the hood struts. They are like 20 bucks total. To remove, is one nut on each side of the strut.

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Lol @ NJ.

@ the OP for tryin to buy a hood prop. Hell was u thinkin
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:43 AM
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I'm just bored, I think it looks good personally, so ya know, why not?
I'm talking about spacers on the hood bolts cashoit, to lift up the back of your hood (like a cowl)
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Use washers and longer bolts...
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Old 07-14-2011, 11:54 AM
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I thought he was talking about using a stick...lmao
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:16 PM
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Yes i do, I used a nut on each side and slightly longer bolts. I don't have any numbers on if this reduces engine temps but I figured It cant hurt. I just have it raised slightly so its not riced out sitting 3 inces off the rest of the body, i'll get pics up later today.
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:17 PM
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^nuff said
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:25 PM
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Did mine, I dont have #'s either, but I don't notice heat soak as much as I do on other 4th gens.

I like it, and damn near no-one notices it but me
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Old 07-14-2011, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
I thought he was talking about using a stick...lmao

My bad...i thought the OP meant a stick too. I been to a bunch of JYs around my area and have seen wrecked cars with hood props (sticks) installed and to me its jus wrong...

I amend my earlier statements.

Use washers and a longer bolt as others have stated.

In for pics.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:47 PM
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OP, it'll look good on your car. I'm not sure how well it works though.
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Old 07-14-2011, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Bufflomike
I thought he was talking about using a stick...lmao
me too.

In for pics
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Old 07-14-2011, 02:17 PM
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Thanks guys, I did it... Not crazy about it, initially that is, but it's ok...
I used 2 inch 13mm bolts, with 1/2 inch nylon spacers, it's neat and clean cut, but i'm not slammed, i'm only 2.2 and 1.8 with s-techs, so ill have to get used to it I guess, plus i'm on 18'' 09' max oems... Sorry for the miscomunication on the "hood prop" phrase HA!
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Old 07-14-2011, 03:38 PM
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i used. washers.. mine sits alittle higher then planned but I like it.
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View pandamax's car. His hood is propped up a bit, maybe an inch or 1.5. Just hit him up if you're interested.
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I use a left handed golf sand wedge
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mine is propped up because i had to, to clear my 3.5's intake manifold. I just used some washers I think.
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Originally Posted by danmack34
I use a left handed golf sand wedge
thats the truth truth....
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lmfao
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