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Old 07-09-2015, 07:00 PM   #32 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by aerohead View Post
It would be really bad to have a cover loosen at speed,in traffic,where you couldn't immediately get over to secure it,and then have it sling around on an unbroken safety wire,hammering the car until you could burn off speed,or get launched like a discus into an unwary motorist.
remove the wire and it's gonna fall off eventually. had to tap the front on the other day because it worked loose on one edge. lost 2 already and have no idea where they went.
there is just enough slack in the wire to access the valve. my speeds are 55 right now.
it is a concern of mine though and had the idea to use a couple of small diameter bungee cords to replace the wire. tension would be tighter allowing them to stay in place but not be slung around.
if you have a better idea i am all ears. i do want to be safe.
*EDIT* learned something about Photobucket. even if you just change the name of an album, it will not link photos.
i also bought some bungies so i will be replacing the wire soon.
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2003 S-10, 2.2L, 5 speed, ext cab long bed.
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