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Old 02-01-2005, 09:29 PM
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I opened up thw lid on my 99 Trans Am WS6 and now I can't get the latches to shut. What's up with that? How do I get them to shut?
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Old 02-01-2005, 11:40 PM
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Aftermarket lid or stock?
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Old 02-02-2005, 05:40 AM
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If its an aftermarket lid is the part of the lid between the latchs tucked INSIDE the lower airbox?
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Old 02-02-2005, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by KimberWS6
If its an aftermarket lid is the part of the lid between the latchs tucked INSIDE the lower airbox?
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What he said.
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It's the stock lid with the two metal clamps
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Old 02-02-2005, 08:52 AM
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make sure the rear tabs are in place a the rubber boots are seated completely......................I hated my stock lid
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what kind of difference would an aftermarket lid make?
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thanks by the way.. just got her shut!!
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what kind of difference would an aftermarket lid make?
A seat of the pants feeling of power. If you dont have a lid yet GET ONE, should be the first mod anyone does.
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Originally Posted by Bharnz
A seat of the pants feeling of power. If you dont have a lid yet GET ONE, should be the first mod anyone does.
That and a cut-out, crazy how much diffrence they make.
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What kind of lid should I get?
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