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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:04 AM
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Hood fix!! $20.00 and literally 5 minutes....

Thanks to those in the attached thread (and Dave B.)!!!

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....4&pagenumber=2

Install took five minutes (most of which was letting the cleaner dry from wiping the lens top where the 'packs' adhere)!

Took her up to 95 and no flutter!

Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:07 AM
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Re: Hood fix!! $20.00 and literally 5 minutes....

Originally posted by jjs
Thanks to those in the attached thread (and Dave B.)!!!

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....4&pagenumber=2

Install took five minutes (most of which was letting the cleaner dry from wiping the lens top where the 'packs' adhere)!

Took her up to 95 and no flutter!

What does this hood fix do?

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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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Re: Re: Hood fix!! $20.00 and literally 5 minutes....

Fixes the problem with the hood fluttering experienced by some owners.

Originally posted by BigDogJonx


What does this hood fix do?

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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:14 AM
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Takes care of that 'flutter' most of us have seen...

in the sheet metal...

While travelling at highway speeds (and higher), if you look at the surface of the hood right in front of the driver, most have a visible 'vibration'...
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:23 AM
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Interesting to note that i never experienced this. Must be the Carflector's dynamics pushing the hood down
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:42 AM
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Could very well be...

Originally posted by soundmike
Interesting to note that i never experienced this. Must be the Carflector's dynamics pushing the hood down
or maybe if there are 'lips' to the Carflector that curve around the edge of the hood in the same place as the 'lamp packs' they pretty much fill the void themselves...
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:43 AM
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Who is Dave B? and how do I get in touch with him to get the parts.
Also where do I get the instructions to fix it.
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 07:52 AM
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Check out the thread I referenced for some....

part info and instructions...

As for Dave...

Dave Burnette 512-225-7424 (Austin, TX)
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:01 AM
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Actually, there are "lips". I just fixed it then ... also for $20 (off ebay).

Bulldawg, check out stickies for a link to the TSB (w/ illustrations)
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:55 AM
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yes I have this crappy fluttering, and yes I have a hood protector. My car is still under warranty, can't I have them fix it?
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:59 AM
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You have a Carflector too?

Anyway, yep. Since there's a TSB out it should be "easier" to get your local dealership to fix the problem out of warranty.



Originally posted by LeftlLane
yes I have this crappy fluttering, and yes I have a hood protector. My car is still under warranty, can't I have them fix it?
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 10:01 AM
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Don't bother trying to take it to nissan you will just waste your time. The first time I took mine in they told me that my tires were out of balance and that they balanced them and it was fixed. The second time the retard mechanic just adjusted my alignment screws so far that the hood was sticking up over the fender. I plan on buying the parts and fixing it myself because it sounds pretty easy.
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 10:03 AM
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Where is this TSB? Please thanks!!!!
Old Apr 8, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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Originally posted by LeftlLane
Where is this TSB? Please thanks!!!!
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