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strych9 · 08-07-2014, 04:44 PM

Everything electrical under the hood is waterproof. Some of these posters would probably flip if they knew how much water gets in there when you're driving in a hard rain. As previously stated, no exposed air filter, or you'll have driveability problems. Take your hood and strut off and GO!

motorhead · 08-07-2014, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

On the drag strip a hood is mandatory.

Not so on the street.

I'm not sure on the road courses but I've seen NASCARs on the ovals allowed to run without a hood. Kind of stupid if you ask me. For the reasons you have mentioned.

Really on a drag strip? I've watched many cars and even ran some myself without hoods down the strip. Rail dragsters don't have hoods either.

RJT RS · 08-07-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by URBAN LEGEND

No hood is not illegal, now rain is a whole different matter...

Rain is illegal? Not here. We'll take all we can get.

EMB135Driver · 08-07-2014, 06:57 PM

400 miles each way is around 160 in gas......how much would it cost to get it shipped and save 800 miles of wear and tear.

Muscle Car Lover · 08-07-2014, 08:03 PM

Driving without a hood is not advised due to pregnancy worries and the Ebola (filiovirus) outbreak.

pickwithaustin · 08-07-2014, 08:08 PM

There's no law that you have to have a hood. You don't have to have a windshield either (at least in Texas). The only things you have to have are those items on the checklist of your state's safety inspection. That said, I would not drive any substantial distance without it.

AllBlackSS · 08-08-2014, 04:30 AM

Do you know anyone with a truck? That would seem more logical and easier.

elektrik · 08-08-2014, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ZED SLED

OP is in NorCal. Don't think rain is a problem this time of year. Now if it were here in central NY, 2 days without rain is a drought.

Though it didn't rain hard, it *did* rain yesterday.

goinggone14 · 08-08-2014, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by c5Legend

400 miles is quite a drive with no hood though..

It sure is, I would never do it...

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

400 miles each way is around 160 in gas......how much would it cost to get it shipped and save 800 miles of wear and tear.

Finally, some one used some common sense!

But, really, you can't wait for it to be shipped?

BruHop · 08-08-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by c5Legend

400 miles is quite a drive with no hood though..

Ah, 4 hour drive......

It'll go by in a blink of an eye.

Jason@JacFab · 08-08-2014, 09:38 AM

You'll be fine. I drove 450 miles (one way) without a hood on my 04 GTO, to pick up an 05-06 hood for a screamin deal that was local pick up only. I even left the coil covers on, and just put a bungee cord over the top of them from side to side. Even started to rain while driving for a while. I'd do it in a heart beat for a deal on the right hood.

I would probably reinstall the stock air box though. Don't want that lid flying off on the freeway.

mariojmoe · 08-08-2014, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EMB135Driver

400 miles each way is around 160 in gas......how much would it cost to get it shipped and save 800 miles of wear and tear.

160 in fuel is not that much, cannot put a price on the fun factor AND no waiting on shipping, these cars are made to be driven (whats 800 miles on these cars).

mariojmoe · 08-08-2014, 09:51 AM

Op if its a great deal go hoodless for one way and pick up your new hood with a smile.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 08-08-2014, 10:09 AM

Sounds like a great idea

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AllBlackSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 418	Do you know anyone with a truck? That would seem more logical and easier.

08-08-2014, 09:38 AM	#25
Jason@JacFab Drives: 2016 1LT RS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 5,688 View My Garage	You'll be fine. I drove 450 miles (one way) without a hood on my 04 GTO, to pick up an 05-06 hood for a screamin deal that was local pick up only. I even left the coil covers on, and just put a bungee cord over the top of them from side to side. Even started to rain while driving for a while. I'd do it in a heart beat for a deal on the right hood. I would probably reinstall the stock air box though. Don't want that lid flying off on the freeway.

08-08-2014, 09:51 AM	#27
mariojmoe Account Suspended Drives: C7 Z06 manual, 18 Zl1 manual, etc Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,488	Op if its a great deal go hoodless for one way and pick up your new hood with a smile.