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drew · 10-19-2006, 08:03 PM

i got a CF hood that should be in any day now at fuzion, but i did some measuring and there is no way i'm going to be able to fit it in my hatch, i only like like 5 miles from fuzion so i figured i could just pop my oem hood off at home, roll over, and install it infront of the store, would the cops give me any **** for driving without a hood?

SilverTurboRidin · 10-19-2006, 10:55 PM

i have seen alot of cars pulled over without having a hood...idk...id say take your chances...but then again

CHAOS · 10-19-2006, 10:58 PM

im 99% sure its illegal. why not get someone who has a bigger car to help you out?

james_ls · 10-19-2006, 11:08 PM

Why don't you just install it yourself??

drew · 10-19-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by chaos311clarity

im 99% sure its illegal. why not get someone who has a bigger car to help you out?

i dont know anyone with a big car, my girlfriend has an explorer but its out in north east philly at her parents house ( freshman cant have a car on campus )

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Originally Posted by james_ls

Why don't you just install it yourself??

im going to, thats what the whole point is... my hood was shipped to fuzion auto on darby road, i live in drexel hill, i can't get the hood from fuzion to my house so i need to install it at fuzion, but if i install it i wont be able to bring my stock hood back home. so my plan is to leave my stock hood at home, drive to fuzion with no hood, install my new hood, and drive home

edit: to get to fuzion, i literaly just drive up eagle road from my house, then turn on darby road and im there, its like a 5 minute drive, but i ALWAYS see cops either right outside my neighborhood ( drexelbrook ) or up in the deli parking lot on the corner of eagle rd / route 1. i'd say the chance of driving past a cop is 50/50

jackpriceisgod · 10-19-2006, 11:47 PM

is it illegal to drive without a trunk lid?

**TROLL** · 10-19-2006, 11:55 PM

5 miles? doesnt sound like a very big risk to me. i drove around all day without one and i know others who have too. it is totally illegal, but doesnt sound like you'll be out for very long like that.

drew · 10-20-2006, 12:09 AM

would it be a moving violation if i got stopped? if it was a fine that didn't give me points or mess with my insurance i wouldn't care, but i've been trying really hard to fix my driving record and don't want to blow it over a hood

Willdue · 10-20-2006, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jackpriceisgod

is it illegal to drive without a trunk lid?

That be soooo un aerodynamic lol.

id say if the cops are to dick up there, juss take the chance. Cause maybe theyd understand? but then again they are cops lol

gary · 10-20-2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by drew04TibbyGT

would it be a moving violation if i got stopped? if it was a fine that didn't give me points or mess with my insurance i wouldn't care, but i've been trying really hard to fix my driving record and don't want to blow it over a hood

I am not a legal advisor but I would say you would get a fixit ticket and you would have to prove it was fixed within a week or so. Don't take my word for it, call your DMV and ask them.

ScoobyNubieToo! · 10-20-2006, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TROLL

5 miles? doesnt sound like a very big risk to me. i drove around all day without one and i know others who have too. it is totally illegal, but doesnt sound like you'll be out for very long like that.

4g4d4u · 10-20-2006, 08:46 AM

why dont you just fasten it to your roof somehow with bungee chords or something

Intercooled T · 10-20-2006, 09:02 AM

just say it flew off and you're going back to find it...lol

R33P3R007 · 10-20-2006, 09:12 AM

just do it. if you get stopped tell the cop what the deal is. if your not a dick about it i am sure they would be cool with it.

Loserkidwac · 10-20-2006, 09:18 AM

Call your local police and tell the the situation and see what they say...honestly thats your best bet, they will tell you if it is legal or not and more than likely they will be cool with it if its only 5 mminutes and your reasoning...

You could also just driv therewith your 4-ways on and I don't think they would pull you over...just act dumb if they pull you over and say you are taking it to a shop because your mufflers bearings are bad and your hood won't fit...

tjf · 10-20-2006, 09:37 AM

yea its definatley illegal in PA, but you might be able to talk your way out of it or you can stick to backroads or something until your there

DropTopChevy · 10-20-2006, 10:34 AM

My boss did it with his vette and explained to the officer how the engine didnt fit under the hood anymore. He got off, but he knows people so... im sure its illegal though

JSeoul · 10-20-2006, 10:37 AM

If its only 5 miles, Fuzion should be able to drop the stock hood back off at your place. Just reason with them. I'm sure they have done that before. Plus, you build a better relationship with them. Maybe, tip the driver a few bucks as well to let him know your considerate of his actions. Just an idea

willthethrill · 10-20-2006, 10:38 AM

only 5 miles...its a risk worth taking. Try to stick to back roads.

Raven18940 · 10-20-2006, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JSeoul

If its only 5 miles, Fuzion should be able to drop the stock hood back off at your place. Just reason with them. I'm sure they have done that before. Plus, you build a better relationship with them. Maybe, tip the driver a few bucks as well to let him know your considerate of his actions. Just an idea

This is by far the best idea.

10-19-2006, 08:03 PM	#1
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10-19-2006, 10:55 PM	#2
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10-20-2006, 12:09 AM	#8
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	would it be a moving violation if i got stopped? if it was a fine that didn't give me points or mess with my insurance i wouldn't care, but i've been trying really hard to fix my driving record and don't want to blow it over a hood __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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CHAOS TST Ruined My Life! Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Member #2120 My Ride: 1984 Cadillac Brougham iTrader: (1)	im 99% sure its illegal. why not get someone who has a bigger car to help you out?

10-20-2006, 08:46 AM	#12
4g4d4u Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: near a large shopping district Member #2559 My Ride: 1990 honda civic iTrader: (1)	why dont you just fasten it to your roof somehow with bungee chords or something

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Loserkidwac Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SE PA Member #2550 My Ride: 1992 Mazda Miata, 1991 Honda CRX Si LS-T, 95 Civic VX iTrader: (3)	Call your local police and tell the the situation and see what they say...honestly thats your best bet, they will tell you if it is legal or not and more than likely they will be cool with it if its only 5 mminutes and your reasoning... You could also just driv therewith your 4-ways on and I don't think they would pull you over...just act dumb if they pull you over and say you are taking it to a shop because your mufflers bearings are bad and your hood won't fit... __________________ MoHawks are Cool To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. Last edited by Loserkidwac; 10-20-2006 at 09:21 AM.

10-20-2006, 09:37 AM	#16
tjf Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Member #2754 iTrader: (1)	yea its definatley illegal in PA, but you might be able to talk your way out of it or you can stick to backroads or something until your there

10-20-2006, 10:34 AM	#17
DropTopChevy Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In a big house Member #242 My Ride: 2002 2.8 30V V6 iTrader: (6)	My boss did it with his vette and explained to the officer how the engine didnt fit under the hood anymore. He got off, but he knows people so... im sure its illegal though __________________ The great thing about being an architect is that you can walk into your dreams. - Harold E. Wagoner, 1986

10-20-2006, 10:37 AM	#18
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	If its only 5 miles, Fuzion should be able to drop the stock hood back off at your place. Just reason with them. I'm sure they have done that before. Plus, you build a better relationship with them. Maybe, tip the driver a few bucks as well to let him know your considerate of his actions. Just an idea __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04

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willthethrill Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ (Nazi Jermany) Member #1683 My Ride: Infiniti G35 6mt, Datsun 510 iTrader: (0)	only 5 miles...its a risk worth taking. Try to stick to back roads. __________________ 295 is not the speed limit? To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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