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Re: Here's one for the "dumb-dumb" thread

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Originally posted by nixter
......At about 30 km/h my hood flies up!! Jam on the breaks and pull over. the top corners of the hood dug into the cowling (where the wipers attach) leaving two nice dents. .......

Nik
I feel for you..I did the same thing about 20 years ago in a MG...doing 40 around a curve, hood flies up and even bends back over the windshield....trying to steer with your head out the window while panic braking is a real treat....

the joys of not paying attention to the little details...

Chris
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