Barry Trobaugh
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- July 4, 2018
- Messages
- 102
- Reaction score
- 20
- City, State
- Memphis Tennessee
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2018 Platinum
Hello everyone,
New here, but a "forum" member for decades. Corvette Forum and Glock Forum are the two longest-running homes for me.
Just wanted to say I am enjoying the '18 Platinum. Lots of premium appointments AND that wonderful Ecoboost powerplant.
I am always looking to better any vehicle I have owned, so I added a goodie today that was easy and necessary:
Problem: Opening the hood when the engine is hot, especially here in the Memphis area (96* today), the hood-prop is usually too hot to handle.
Remedy: Took a piece of vacuum hose, cut about 4" and made a slit down the length. Placed it just behind the loop in the rod to avoid the clasp that holds in the "down" position when the hood is closed.
Outcome: Now I can grab the prop without burning my hands, easy to use and CHEAP
Take care !!
New here, but a "forum" member for decades. Corvette Forum and Glock Forum are the two longest-running homes for me.
Just wanted to say I am enjoying the '18 Platinum. Lots of premium appointments AND that wonderful Ecoboost powerplant.
I am always looking to better any vehicle I have owned, so I added a goodie today that was easy and necessary:
Problem: Opening the hood when the engine is hot, especially here in the Memphis area (96* today), the hood-prop is usually too hot to handle.
Remedy: Took a piece of vacuum hose, cut about 4" and made a slit down the length. Placed it just behind the loop in the rod to avoid the clasp that holds in the "down" position when the hood is closed.
Outcome: Now I can grab the prop without burning my hands, easy to use and CHEAP
Take care !!
