Best way to close the hood?

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Jan 16, 2007 | 10:13 PM

#41

06GT

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Originally Posted by 05GT-O.C.D.

I don't think it makes much difference. I lower it about a foot high, then drop. I figure it's less impact on the latch. Don't know, don't think it matters.

Same here.

Jan 16, 2007 | 10:17 PM

#42

kevinb120

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Dropping it is safer. Seems like different cars have a 'magic' height after opening and closing entire rows of them at a time. The cars with the scoops and the GT500 close easilly with a shorter drop. Plus, no handprint by dropping

Jan 17, 2007 | 09:28 AM

#43

incomingRPG

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Originally Posted by Fastrack

I drop it from about 12", I do the same with my Taurus. Never had a problem, there's no way I'm putting downward pressure on the hood.

+3 or whatever

Jan 17, 2007 | 09:45 AM

#44

vistablue mustang

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Originally Posted by incomingRPG

+3 or whatever

Same here, my previous dealer told me right off the bat when I opened the hood to NEVER push on the hood to open it from about a foot and let it drop.