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Jul 6, 2008 | 06:26 PM

MikeLSS1

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which lid doesn't rub?

Okay i've heard of this problem a lot and i'm tryin to buy a lid. My buddy also showed me a spot on his ss hood where it was down to the fiberglass because of rubbing. I've also read this is a major problem with the slp lid and after about two hours of reading threads. Ive only read good things about the whisper lid....
i also want one with no leaks. Basically a lid with no problems that come with it.

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:11 PM

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umm. my mti lid looks brand new and doesnt make any marks on my hood, no leaks and works great. idk about any other brands

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:16 PM

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When I had my ss I had the same problem I had a whisper air lid then I swap it out for a blackwing like the firehawk comes with and I'm still uising one today.

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:38 PM

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hmm so the whisper lid rubbed too? dammit it seems like almost the luck of the draw when it comes to whether or not it'll rub

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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My 8-1/2 year old SLP Lid has never rubbed..fits great..lotsa people seem to have issues with them though--'don know why.??

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:41 PM

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I just have the SLP lid and no problems here

Jul 6, 2008 | 08:46 PM

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I just have the SLP lid and no problems here

Me neither...2000 SS fwiw

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Jul 6, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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MTI clear lid here and no rub marks at all after 2 years

Jul 6, 2008 | 09:23 PM

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okay i guess i'll just buy the lid i like and hope for the best. any good remedy's to fix this issue? i was thinkin just put like some felt on the top part of the lid where it would touch the hood... i just don't wanna mess up my precious hood lol

Jul 6, 2008 | 09:32 PM

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Had an SLP and it rubbed on my Raptor hood. Got a Fast Toys lid now and no problems whatsoever.

Jul 6, 2008 | 09:37 PM

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word those things are expensive tho man...

Jul 6, 2008 | 09:42 PM

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I'm not sure a lot of the blame should go toward the lids, but more so the bellows. If you have anything other than the stock bellows, I suggest you take a look and see if it is causing any flexing of the lid or even the tabs actually popping out and causing a rub.