oldlugs Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Hey there, folks. I just brought my new '09 KR home yesterday, and while I love to open the hood, I'm a little concerned about dropping it to close. What's the safest way to close the KR hood...? I'd hate to see stress cracks in the paint from doing it wrong. Thanks for your input! Duane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Welcome to the forum Duane! Post up some pics of your new ride! I don't know if this is the right way, so I am subscribing, but what I have been doing is letting it down easy to the first catch, then gently pushing down on the curved edge (where I think it is the strongest) to get the final latch. It seems safer than dropping it from a foot or higher, but maybe I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 TXCobra is spot-on correct. Lower to 1st latch, then push down on the nose of the hood to catch the 2nd latch. That will also insure that the hood pins are lined through the holes too. Do not drop the hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted October 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Thanks guys! I had a feeling that dropping it probably wasn't what I wanted to do... Here's a not too great pic of my KR next to it's new stablemate, my '08 Bullitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 Beautiful! Are your plans to drive it or keep it tucked away? I only ask because I see the stickers still on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted October 31, 2009 Report Share Posted October 31, 2009 since you've got the answer you were loonking for, let me at least say, congrats on the KR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR_Mac Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 You have some sweet rides.... I have a black KR also and I Lower to 1st latch, then push down on the S H B Y letters (this seems to be a balanced area and it doesnt leave finger prints on your black hood)..... to catch the 2nd latch. Then I just lightly pull up on the hood to reassure its latched. finally the Hood pins... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlugs Posted November 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 Beautiful! Are your plans to drive it or keep it tucked away? I only ask because I see the stickers still on it. Thanks...Uh...I'm DRIVING IT! I'm 49 now, so no sense in just putting it away. I need to play... I told the dealer to leave all the stickers on so I could carefully take 'em off and keep 'em nice. I'll put all of them in a 3 ring binder inside of protective plastic. Whomever ends up with it in the future (likely one of my kids) may appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted November 1, 2009 Report Share Posted November 1, 2009 I did the same....good call on the driving it part. That's what they were meant for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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