Making kicks, move hood release?

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Forum Name: Fiberglass, Fabrication, and Interiors
Forum Discription: Fiberglass Kick Panels, Subwoofer Enclosures, Plexiglas, Fabrics, Materials, Finishes, etc.
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Printed Date: May 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM

Topic: Making kicks, move hood release?

Posted By: kfr01
Subject: Making kicks, move hood release?
Date Posted: August 22, 2004 at 11:24 AM

Hey guys, starting to plan a kick panel fabrication. My car, a sebring 2001 sedan, has an obtrusive hood release handle hanging down right where the left panel will be. Is there anyway to move this, or at least turn it on its side? Thanks

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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder

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Posted By: xtreamcc
Date Posted: August 22, 2004 at 5:30 PM

I feel you man! I've got a 97' Stratus, simular body, slightly different but their interiors are pretty close so I know what your going through. I actually thought about relocating the release, like make a button or something with an actuator (or maybe its solenoid, well u catch the drift) to release it but never got it past the drawling board. Its a pretty simple thing if you have the right equipment... but thats the main problem lol. Anyway, I'll go check with a buddy of mine who has a 03' Sebring and take a look at how his is setup and see if I cant offer more help.

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: August 22, 2004 at 9:11 PM

Thanks man - I would appreciate that. Increased space would allow me to think about putting a larger driver in the kick. Right now I think only a 4" would work well because of the hood release.

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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder