Problem @ Orlando Speed World

Mack Reeves · 05-13-2012, 10:34 AM

Do you see any problem in the photo???? Follow the link for more hints.....

http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Hood%20Scoop/

Alan Warman · 05-13-2012, 10:45 AM

You used NOS and blew the scoop apart.

Myron Piatek · 05-13-2012, 10:45 AM

Owwww! I feel your pain!
I thought the hoods were one-piece.
Any ET improvements during testing before it happened as some consolation?

Mack Reeves · 05-13-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Myron Piatek

Owwww! I feel your pain!
I thought the hoods were one-piece.
Any ET improvements during testing before it happened as some consolation?

This was the first pass since the Gators so I really don't know any more than when I got there..... Except my pocketbook will be lighter when I get it all repaired....

Jim Storms · 05-13-2012, 11:31 AM

Tom Gaynors DP did the same thing @ Pamona.

Jim Wahl · 05-13-2012, 12:04 PM

WOW Mack! Did it just fly off at speed? I also thought the hoods were one piece. The scoop looks like it was glued on! Any other damage to the paint any where else? Jim

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Mack Reeves · 05-13-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Storms

Tom Gaynors DP did the same thing @ Pamona.

I know that David Workman (New Hemi) had the same problem I think it was in Vegas...

Myron Piatek · 05-13-2012, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

WOW Mack! Did it just fly off at speed? I also thought the hoods were one piece. The scoop looks like it was glued on! Any other damage to the paint any where else? Jim

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Jim,
Check out the link Mack has in the first post. Shows the rest of the damage.

So, based on percentages, will Chrysler issue a recall or at least a TSB???

Eric Merryfield · 05-13-2012, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mack Reeves

I know that David Workman (New Hemi) had the same problem I think it was in Vegas...

Mack, I had a similar problem.....it got repaired, reinforced, painted again(3rd time for the hood I think)......which I thought was going to be the risk-free black hood thing instead of painted like yours.....NOT!

Now we know why the 2011 are a stock aluminum hood.....too bad they didn't do the DP with a real hood with a metal hood scoop and gasp hood hinges!

The wind risk when the hood is on the roof is stressful.

Good luck

Eric

Mack Reeves · 05-13-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric Merryfield

Mack, I had a similar problem.....it got repaired, reinforced, painted again(3rd time for the hood I think)......which I thought was going to be the risk-free black hood thing instead of painted like yours.....NOT!

Now we know why the 2011 are a stock aluminum hood.....too bad they didn't do the DP with a real hood with a metal hood scoop and gasp hood hinges!

The wind risk when the hood is on the roof is stressful.

Good luck

Eric

Thanks Eric.... Plan to get in touch with my painter on Tuesday and see what his schedule is... I also voiced my opinion on these hoods before mine even got on the track...

So will get it fixed and hopefully right this time.......

I would love to have a stock hood with the hinges and all..... But we play the hand we have..

05-13-2012, 10:34 AM	#1
Mack Reeves Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Elkin, NC Posts: 671 Likes: 169 Liked 44 Times in 13 Posts	Problem @ Orlando Speed World Do you see any problem in the photo???? Follow the link for more hints..... http://s882.photobucket.com/albums/a.../Hood%20Scoop/ __________________ Mack Reeves 2377 STOCK & SUPER STOCK

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Alan Warman Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Angelo Tx Posts: 231 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Problem @ Orlando Speed World You used NOS and blew the scoop apart. __________________ Alan Warman STK 4107

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Myron Piatek VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 1,542 Likes: 34 Liked 138 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Problem @ Orlando Speed World Owwww! I feel your pain! I thought the hoods were one-piece. Any ET improvements during testing before it happened as some consolation?

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Jim Storms Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 320 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Problem @ Orlando Speed World Tom Gaynors DP did the same thing @ Pamona.

05-13-2012, 12:04 PM	#6
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Problem @ Orlando Speed World WOW Mack! Did it just fly off at speed? I also thought the hoods were one piece. The scoop looks like it was glued on! Any other damage to the paint any where else? Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.