modifying hood latch for gt4 hood, Is there a how to somewhere I can't find? Options

[97lestyousay]

I would like to get a LHD gt4 but like the oem riserblocks
I want, it takes months to get. I am going to purchase another
stock latch and modify it for now. Any pics / help would be
great.

[azian_advanced]

it seems like you're not using the main hood latch at all, and are only using the safety latch.. which is a big no-no. you may end up having your hood fly back and smash the windshield, damage the hood or cause an accident.
in order to use the main latch, simply adjust the rubber hood stoppers to a suitable level and push down hard on the hood to close.
however, the stock safety latch is too short for the hood that when you pull the hood release latch (from inside), your hood will barely open and you won't have enough room to slide your fingers in to unhook the safety latch, assuming you have the gt4 bumper on.

not only will you need to extend the hood latch about 3/4"-1", but you may want to modify the release handle for the safety hook about 1/2" higher than stock.



This post has been edited by azian_advanced: May 3, 2007 - 1:52 AM