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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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would it hurt to drive my car for 3 hours with no hood so i can go pick up my new hood? assuming it isnt raining of course
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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no but it might be illegal
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Illegal?
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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does anyone know if it is illegal in ohio or indiana to drive with no hood? i cant find any laws about that except the hood cannot obstruct the view of the road
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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i believe its legal
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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i think so too but it would great if anyone knew for sure lol
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:55 AM
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Just put it in the back, that's what I did



You gotta push the drivers side seat all the way up, so you may get uncomfortable, but it's not bad.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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If it was illegal to drive in ohio without a hood there are some people around here who are gonna get in trouble
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I've heard of people getting pulled over, but I don't know what state they were in.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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wtf, no way it's illegal or every other ricer I see would be in jail
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Say it's either that or tarp duct-taped across the engine bay which is a fire hazard.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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You made me curious about the legality, and since I do nothing at work I searched it ... all I found was ricer forums (lol) and no definitive answers for you... but I'm actually leaning towards that it will be illegal

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Driving 3 hours trying to not get caught should be exciting and I say you go for it. If the cop gets mad tell him the latch broke (and it was unsafe) and you're going to buy a hood right now.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:05 PM
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I doubt it's illegal, but i'm not 100% sure. Why not just call your local police station and ask?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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I wouldn't worry about it.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Maybe you'll just get a fix it ticket. In which case you just go show the dumb **** cop or judge that you infact do now have a hood.
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:15 PM
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Why do they have to be a dumb ****?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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if you dont mind me asking, why do you need to drive with no hood in the first place?
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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no other veihicle to put a new hood in and i cant fit the hood in the hatch with me in the car too cuz i need my seat all the way back as im 6'6"
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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I live in PA and No offense but I see ALOT of cars in OH with no hood. Hell Ive seen cars with no door.lol
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Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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perfectly legal in OHIO, i ran for three years with no hood, rain,snow,sleet or hail, just like the ****** f*ckin mail. but it is however a equipment violation in WV. trust me i have had every moving violation known to man.
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