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Redline Tuning hood struts installed wrong???

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by PoKeHerFacE, Jan 18, 2012.

  1. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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    So I put them on upside down. :facepalm:

    I'm having trouble removing the clips holding them in place and I'm affraid that I'll break them if I remove them. Does anyone know how I can fix this problem??? :confused:
     
    PoKeHerFacE, Jan 18, 2012
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  2. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:32 PM
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    Andrew H

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    does it really matter? does it still work?
     
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  3. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:35 PM
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    No, lol I just feel like a jackass. They work fine!
     
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  4. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    thats funny. i say screw it and keep em the way they are.
     
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  5. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:37 PM
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    lol. I am going to install mine this weekend.

    How did it go with the install? Other than installing them upside down of course...
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:43 PM
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    Ha!
    Really easy, just be careful when drilling into the hood and TRIPLE check your measurements.
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:44 PM
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  8. Jan 18, 2012 at 2:45 PM
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    Really though if anyone has any tips on removing the clips please let me know.
     
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