C4 Clamshell hood Prop key - Page 3 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

carter200 · 08-11-2018

Mailed out anti-fall hood prop keys today to:

Peter Fortunato with hole

John Edward with hole

Bruce Bryan 2-with hole

Daniel Merrill with hole

Steve Ball with hole

Says you will all have them on Monday

Please tell your friends or not friends that have an 88-96 C4 of the importance in purchasing one if just for the safety provided.

Thanks again and have a safe weekend, Carter200

carter200 · 08-13-2018

Thanks for the anti-fall hood prop key purchases. You have made an investment in not only your safety but the safety of anyone around your open clam shell.
The following will be mailed out tomorrow:

Tom Allen
John Becker
Kenny Day

Thanks again to all, Carter

rush91 · 08-13-2018

I will be sending Carter a PM on payday for some of that Carter bling....I have never had issues with my hood open, but this weekend I did. Took my Beast over to my brothers house so we could look at why I'm getting a low coolant light....well he opened the hood, and didn't know to raise it all the way till it clicks into place on the rod. Had my back turned when I heard a big slam!! The look on his face...Priceless hahahaha!!! Nothing damaged, but I don't want to hear that sick sound again.

Flyman 27 · 08-13-2018

Mine came in today, looks good, beautiful finish, works perfectly.
Got the flag on Amazon.

carter200 · 08-13-2018

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Originally Posted by rush91

I will be sending Carter a PM on payday for some of that Carter bling....I have never had issues with my hood open, but this weekend I did. Took my Beast over to my brothers house so we could look at why I'm getting a low coolant light....well he opened the hood, and didn't know to raise it all the way till it clicks into place on the rod. Had my back turned when I heard a big slam!! The look on his face...Priceless hahahaha!!! Nothing damaged, but I don't want to hear that sick sound again.

Glad you are ok and I hope people start to see why I invented this. When you are ready just give me a shout.

-=Jeff=- · 08-13-2018

Man, wish I knew about the added hole when I bought mine..

TX '90 ZR1 · 08-13-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Man, wish I knew about the added hole when I bought mine..

Jeff,
Shouldn't be a big deal to put a hole in it. Or you could get Carter to make you another one. I'm sure he wouldn't mind!

lfalzarano · 08-15-2018

Carters setup is the best looking solution to the unintended hoop drop.

Last month I was working on a water pump leak and had a droplight next to the radiator. I turned around and the hood dropped. I didn’t notice any damage until I got under the cars. I noticed shards of red fiberglass. Evidently the droplight hit the headlight bezel when the hood dropped unexpectedly.

I’ve been using a screwdriver as my hood key. But now I’ll have something esthetically better looking when the hood is up![emoji16]

The replacement bezel cost $110 and the paint job another C note!

Worth the money spent on the hood prop key!!!

Lou

Lou

carter200 · 08-15-2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by lfalzarano

Carters setup is the best looking solution to the unintended hoop drop.

Last month I was working on a water pump leak and had a droplight next to the radiator. I turned around and the hood dropped. I didn’t notice any damage until I got under the cars. I noticed shards of red fiberglass. Evidently the droplight hit the headlight bezel when the hood dropped unexpectedly.

I’ve been using a screwdriver as my hood key. But now I’ll have something esthetically better looking when the hood is up![emoji16]

The replacement bezel cost $110 and the paint job another C note!

Worth the money spent on the hood prop key!!!

Lou

Lou

Lou,
Thank you for the kudos. Sorry you had the hood drop and cause the damage to the car and your wallet. I have had many Z and C4 owners tell me of their horror stories and I'm glad to provide an affordable and great looking product that works everytime!
Please tell all your friends and others you see with an 88-96 C4 of this safety issue and my solution. Thanks to all, Carter

carter200 · 08-17-2018

The following people have an anti-fall hood prop key on the way (with a hole):

Lou Falzarano
George Riffle

Thanks again and be safe.............

08-11-2018	#21
carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Mailed out anti-fall hood prop keys today to: Peter Fortunato with hole John Edward with hole Bruce Bryan 2-with hole Daniel Merrill with hole Steve Ball with hole Says you will all have them on Monday Please tell your friends or not friends that have an 88-96 C4 of the importance in purchasing one if just for the safety provided. Thanks again and have a safe weekend, Carter200 __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

08-13-2018	#22
carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Thanks for the anti-fall hood prop key purchases. You have made an investment in not only your safety but the safety of anyone around your open clam shell. The following will be mailed out tomorrow: Tom Allen John Becker Kenny Day Thanks again to all, Carter __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155

08-13-2018	#23
rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 845	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key I will be sending Carter a PM on payday for some of that Carter bling....I have never had issues with my hood open, but this weekend I did. Took my Beast over to my brothers house so we could look at why I'm getting a low coolant light....well he opened the hood, and didn't know to raise it all the way till it clicks into place on the rod. Had my back turned when I heard a big slam!! The look on his face...Priceless hahahaha!!! Nothing damaged, but I don't want to hear that sick sound again.

08-13-2018	#26
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,132	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Man, wish I knew about the added hole when I bought mine.. __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - 3" Magnaflow Bullet cats - LT4 Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

08-15-2018	#28
lfalzarano Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clayton, North Carolina Posts: 1,133	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key Carters setup is the best looking solution to the unintended hoop drop. Last month I was working on a water pump leak and had a droplight next to the radiator. I turned around and the hood dropped. I didn’t notice any damage until I got under the cars. I noticed shards of red fiberglass. Evidently the droplight hit the headlight bezel when the hood dropped unexpectedly. I’ve been using a screwdriver as my hood key. But now I’ll have something esthetically better looking when the hood is up![emoji16] The replacement bezel cost $110 and the paint job another C note! Worth the money spent on the hood prop key!!! Lou Lou __________________ Lou[COLOR="Red"][B][SIZE="4"][/SIZE][/B][/COLOR]

08-17-2018	#30
carter200 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,431	Re: C4 Clamshell hood Prop key The following people have an anti-fall hood prop key on the way (with a hole): Lou Falzarano George Riffle Thanks again and be safe............. __________________ 95 ZR-1 BLK/Gry #392 LT5 Reg# 868 RIP ZR1NET Founding Mem #155