I was wondering if anyone knows what the longest hood release cable made by Honda is that would still work in a crx? The whole thing, from the lever to the locking mechanism. See, I plan the cut the old cable and connect this new one and hide the lever somewhere like in a glove box or armrest to open your hood from there. So has anyone tried this or know how to do this? I really want to do this so I can prevent any opening of my hood from the original hood release.

 

you could just modify the existing cable and hook up a solenoid to it
that way you would just have a small button to pop the hood and you could hide it more easily

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SlowJim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you could just modify the existing cable and hook up a solenoid to it
that way you would just have a small button to pop the hood and you could hide it more easily </TD></TR></TABLE>


Ahhhh, very good idea. Got anymore info on this sir?

 

I don't see how this could deter cops. They can just use that an excuse to call a tow truck.

 

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Ahhhh, very good idea. Got anymore info on this sir? </TD></TR></TABLE>

I belive AUto lock makes something simiular. It is used for opening trucks from a remote like a auto door lock. but i dont know if the stroke of the solanoid is long enough to pull the hood lock all the way you might have to make a lever to hook to the solanoid to increse the stroke. just some small tweaking.

 

You can just remove the mounting screws and shove it as far as you can up under the dash. Then mount a dummy one with no cable where the stock used to be. Pretty cool thief deterant too.

Solenoids are cool... if you relocated your battery to the back. It would suck to kill a battery and not be able to pop your hood for a jump. Soem alarms don't let you push start.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4drEF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can just remove the mounting screws and shove it as far as you can up under the dash. Then mount a dummy one with no cable where the stock used to be. Pretty cool thief deterant too.

Solenoids are cool... if you relocated your battery to the back. It would suck to kill a battery and not be able to pop your hood for a jump. Soem alarms don't let you push start. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Say! Now that's a good idea! I'm gonna do some research and experimenting this weekend.

 

Or you can just disconnect the cable and up into the coin pocket or shove it under the carpet up near the clutch pedal

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by APEX CRX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Or you can just disconnect the cable and up into the coin pocket or shove it under the carpet up near the clutch pedal</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ahh yes, all very good ideas! I knew I could count on you guys.

 

i don't know about you guys, but a solenoid big enough to pop my hood would have to be outrageously strong.

but i have this 03 accord trunk latch thingy that i was gonna rig to my hatch and gas lid. you push it down to open the gas lid and pull it up to open the trunk (or hatch or hood)

for another good rainy day project idea!

 

you could move it more under the dash, mount it under the little door thing you take off to get to you fuse box and wires. that probably would not be to hard to do.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by iwannabeanairborneranger &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">why dont you want to have cops seeing under your hood? do they want to race joo or something and you don't wants them to see whats youre running?

or is it just like getting naked, you're embarrassed by what you've got and don't want anyone to laugh at you?</TD></TR></TABLE>

man, wannaranger, i know you've gotta be a troll or wutever... but i like you!
you add a great sense of humor with a bit of reality, possibility, and hope to any thread you touch. bless you mighty clown

ON TOPIC: he does have a point, whats the reasoning for not wanting anyone peeking under your hood?

 

Just tell the cops that you refuse to open the hood. Much easier this way. Don't give in to intimidation.

 

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or is it just like getting naked, you're embarrassed by what you've got and don't want anyone to laugh at you?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not at all, your momma never had a problem with it when we conceived you.

Here in CA they are starting to pull people over and ask them to pop their hoods open to check for illegal swaps, intakes, header, etc. I have a JDM B16a that has not been taken to the state ref to get that BAR sticker that says my swap is legal and it passes smog. So if I was to get pulled over and they asked me to pop my hood, they would give me a ticket to go to the state ref.


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LOL, can you legally refuse and get away with it?

 

i HEAR you can, but i am not totally sure. also, i love this idea of a different mechanism to pop the hood. very nice.

 

are they arresting you? if not then they cant pop your hood, and if they try to arrest you they have to explain a reason. most likely they will sday they suspect you of racing. oh well screw them just dont get caught, thats easier

 

Ahh..California the land of fruit,nuts and America's largest Police State
( J/K cali peeps... ). I guess you could wire up a seloniod to release
the hood for service but have the 'main' one not do squat " its broken
officer". But I wont count on that working to well...The Chicago PD has a
'special unit" that looks for *cough Cough "stash spots " in vehicles. So
your local PD might have the same. Why give them a reason to trash your
car 'cause the suspect you of being a mule or gun runner?

 

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Nope, it hasn't happened yet but I just want to prevent it from happening. They will look for any reason to pull you over.


<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by audioroach &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Ahh..California the land of fruit,nuts and America's largest Police State
( J/K cali peeps... ). I guess you could wire up a seloniod to release
the hood for service but have the 'main' one not do squat " its broken
officer". But I wont count on that working to well...The Chicago PD has a
'special unit" that looks for *cough Cough "stash spots " in vehicles. So
your local PD might have the same. Why give them a reason to trash your
car 'cause the suspect you of being a mule or gun runner?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I doubt they would suspect me of that, it's not like I'm making long lonely trips across the state or something.

 

Legally they can make you pop the hood if they have a good reason. Getting pulled over for a broken tail light and being asked to pop your hood would obviously not be a good reason. If you got a ticket for street racing... well, nevermind that- you get impounded for that now. Hmmm... If you got a ticket for speeding off like a madman all by yourself from a stoplight then they have a reason. They can say they think you have some illegal mods done under the hood that make your simple economy car charge like a bull. That's a good reason.

You can refuse if it's not a good reason. It would require them to have a search warrant. It under the same thing as them asking you if they can get inside and have a look around in your car. You can say no. If it's not in plain open sight then they will need a search warrant. You could have a big bag of rock cocaine under your seat - if they can't see then it's not there unless they get a search warrant OR if you get pulled of for a narcotic related isntance. Get pulled over for rice boy neon lights wouldn't be a reason to search a car.

So - go ahead and keep your 3 foot wing on the roof of your hatch, neons under the black widow body kit, altezza tail lights.... you don't have to pop your hood for being a ricer El Vap.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 4drEF &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Legally they can make you pop the hood if they have a good reason. Getting pulled over for a broken tail light and being asked to pop your hood would obviously not be a good reason. If you got a ticket for street racing... well, nevermind that- you get impounded for that now. Hmmm... If you got a ticket for speeding off like a madman all by yourself from a stoplight then they have a reason. They can say they think you have some illegal mods done under the hood that make your simple economy car charge like a bull. That's a good reason.

You can refuse if it's not a good reason. It would require them to have a search warrant. It under the same thing as them asking you if they can get inside and have a look around in your car. You can say no. If it's not in plain open sight then they will need a search warrant. You could have a big bag of rock cocaine under your seat - if they can't see then it's not there unless they get a search warrant OR if you get pulled of for a narcotic related isntance. Get pulled over for rice boy neon lights wouldn't be a reason to search a car.

So - go ahead and keep your 3 foot wing on the roof of your hatch, neons under the black widow body kit, altezza tail lights.... you don't have to pop your hood for being a ricer El Vap. </TD></TR></TABLE>

ROFL!! I dunno man, HybridEF2 aka Chad said he did more work on his car than you have done in your life.

 

Why are cops looking under your hood?

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.


If a police officer were to illegally search my vehicle, my attorney is on speed dial.

 

I asked my sheriff cousin about refusing to open your hood/allowing them to search your car, and he says that by saying no it gives them probable cause to search. Its like your hiding something from them. I know its complete bullshit but they have loopholes for everything.

Ive refused a search twice. First incident i told the cop he'd be wasting his time and my time by searching. He let me go without a search. Second time i was asked to step out of the vehicle, got patted down and released.

 

That's why I was thinking about that phony hood release. "I would gladly open my hood for you officer, but the cable snapped and I haven't been able to open it myself."

 

Dooode... you are a day early for the April Fool's jokes. Everyone on the planet knows Chad never worked on his car. He's got the girl-like hands to prove it!

unltdacc12 - what county is your cousin a sheriff? It may make them think that you have something to hide, but without probable cause or a search warrant they can't do ssshheeeiiit!

 

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unltdacc12 - what county is your cousin a sheriff? It may make them think that you have something to hide, but without probable cause or a search warrant they can't do ssshheeeiiit!</TD></TR></TABLE>

Hes a SD sherrif. He said that refusing search is enough for probable cause. I got into an arguement w/ him about how i thought it was bullshit, but he says thats how it is. If a cop thinks youre hiding something he will search.