Just as the owner's manual suggests, I close the hood by dropping it from about 1 foot up, while at the same time pushing down with one hand. But do you guys find that you have to push down with a fair bit of force or else it wouldn't close? I'm just wondering if the hood latch is misaligned.

 

just let it drop, u do not need to put any extra force on the hood, it will close by itself.

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Nick
01' Cl-S Silver/ Black W/ Navi and Spoiler
V-1 Radar Hard Wired, Limo Tint all around
Comptech Headers, Sways, Springs, and AEM CAI
I've got one of the CLS's from the fast batch.
Lead Foot!

 

That's my way also.

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01 CL-S NightHawk Black/Ebony Bowling Ball Interior
Xephyr CAI
Polarg M6
Solaris 9005
Cupholder Ver 2.0 Part#77237-SOK-A02


gto2050 - The voice of absolutely no reason whatsoever!

 

ditto!

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Silver CL-S

 

im afraid to drop it. i usually let it down gently and then push down to close it fully, and yes i do use quite a bit of force to close it.

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'01 CL Type-S: Red on Black

- PIAA 19224 road lamps
- mudguards
- moonroof visor
- fenderwell trim
- spoiler
- wheel locks
- the OLD cup holder
- ...last, but not least, the Xephyr CAI

 

Im w/ scooter on this one. I usually lay it down gently and then once its down, I press it w/ my hand to close it. Just don't like slamming things. Same w/ trunk. I close it gently and then push it down to lock it.

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CL-S
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gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

 

Dont slam it, but also dont place pressure on the hood because you may end up creating a dimple/ding wherever you place the pressure with your hand when closing it.

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enjoy the flight

 

What I think he (CanadianTypeS) is saying is that the hood sometimes doesn't shut by simply dropping it. It goes down, gets latched a bit, and its still not closed. There is another inch or two to go before its locked shut.

Sometimes the same thing happens to me. Takes either two or three drops or a second push to close it.

I doubt that this is a biggie though.

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
17x7.5 BBS RX Rims
K&N Dropin AF
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

Not if you have the full mask on, then you need to shut it really hard !

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"We're spoiled rotten"
Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

 

Fab
Your right of course. I know that this will date me but I prefer the "braless" look.

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"01" CL Type-S
White\Black
Comptech Springs
Comptech Sways
17x7.5 BBS RX Rims
K&N Dropin AF
Navigation System
Burlwood Shifter
Guards+Fenderwell Trim
PIAA16969
Smokers Package
My Car

 

Yeah I know what you mean, but driving 200 miles a day at 70-80 and these bug's really DIG INTO THAT FABULOUS PAINT WE HAVE......got my drift ?

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"We're spoiled rotten"
Waiting for 6 speed manual CLS !
2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, Comptech Sway Bars, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

 

Al Uminum was right on about what I was trying to say. I would drop the hood, even with a bit of a push with one hand, and it would just make it past the safety latch. And it may take one or two more tries with a firmer push to close it securely. I don't want to really push down on it or I might dent the hood. I'm just concerned that the strike plate and the locking mechanism may be out of alignment 'cause with all other cars I've owned the hood will lock securely if you just drop it from a few inches up.