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Did factory secure rear of hood insulation on power bulge hoods?

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Old May 12, 2019 | 02:35 PM
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Did factory secure rear of hood insulation on power bulge hoods?

talking about Formula style hoods. did the factory seceure the part closest to windshied?
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Old May 12, 2019 | 05:34 PM
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Re: Did factory secure rear of hood insulation on power bulge hoods?

If you mean the part in the turbo area, no. I use the hood blanket retainers, sand off the center, drill a hole in them and use the insert nuts/plastic to hold it up.
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Old May 12, 2019 | 08:39 PM
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Re: Did factory secure rear of hood insulation on power bulge hoods?

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If you mean the part in the turbo area, no. I use the hood blanket retainers, sand off the center, drill a hole in them and use the insert nuts/plastic to hold it up.
Ah, thanks, its not just me then. Wonder what their rationale was?
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