Don Hiltz
Enthusiast
I noticed today, as I was waxing my Viper, that there is a small crack in the finish near the inside of the base of the left air inlet screen in my hood. Needless to say, I was concerned because there didn't appear to be any logical explanation for this sudden defect, albeit small and almost imperceptible.
After some thought about the possible cause, I realized that I am to blame.....
I have a bad habit of raising the hood by myself, rather than having someone assist. This unilateral force applies a torque to the hood. Two individuals, in thoery, supply a more symmetrical force when raising the hood. It's obvious to me now that, while the fiberglas can flex somewhat, the paint cannot.
I've never seen this discussed before, but I feel certain that others share my bad habit.
My new rule is: Don't ever attempt to raise the hood alone!
Don
After some thought about the possible cause, I realized that I am to blame.....
I have a bad habit of raising the hood by myself, rather than having someone assist. This unilateral force applies a torque to the hood. Two individuals, in thoery, supply a more symmetrical force when raising the hood. It's obvious to me now that, while the fiberglas can flex somewhat, the paint cannot.
I've never seen this discussed before, but I feel certain that others share my bad habit.
My new rule is: Don't ever attempt to raise the hood alone!
Don