aram

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I have a 1991 Coupe that originally had a steel flat hood. I just bought a Fiber Images hood from someone (second hand, but never installed) and everything seems to fit pretty well except I can't get the latch to work correctly. I tried adjusting it all the way up but it wont latch. I was going to make some spacers to move the latch up a little but first wanted to see if anyone else had issues with the hood latch.. maybe the latch is different on the cars with aluminum hoods? It also looks like I need to adjust the rear mounts and open up the holes a little so I can move the hood forward (too much gap on the headlights) but that isn't very difficult.

So anyone else have similar issues with their cf hood?

http://aram.hartounian.net/rx7pics/cfhood.jpg

clubber

When I moved my carbon hood from the 'vert to the turbo, I had this problem as well. I ended up taking the latch spring off the car and it latches fine but you have to have someone else open it while I pull the in car release. Apparently there are 2 latch springs, one for steel hoods and a lighter one for the aluminium hoods. I ahven't got the alum. one yet but I believe it will solve my (and your) problem.

edomund

I had the same problem with my carbon hood. It doesn't latch because it's to light. I took the latch apart and stretched the spring a bit so it would close.

I also had to move the latch position some to get it to work. You will see what I mean once you look at it again. You can drill out the holes bigger on the latch side to slide it to where you need it.

Ed

aram

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Sounds like its time for me to hit the pick-a-part or the hardware store!

aram

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Went to the hardware store and picked up a pair of "utility" springs for $2.29.. I got a super light duty set (about half the size of the original one) and it works great. Pops the hood up and if you drop the hood from about 6 inches it latches great.

Now I know why my old aluminum hood was such a pita to shut as well.. I'd recommend any of you guys swapping to lighter hoods to replace that spring.

13b4me

It also helps to remove the front bump stops...