Cheap tool that every Corvette owner should have

Lyle talks about a cheap part found on Amazon that could save your life...or at least save you from a really really bad headache.
Find this part on Amazon: amzn.to/3HShs3T
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[@nikolaypotocki7346]

Lyle, You are the BEST! Greetings from Belarus❤

[@davekotarsky7942]

Lyle, thanks for all the great content! When using that clamp I'd make sure to attach a flag to it so you don't forget to remove it before trying to close the hood.

[@Paulie1232]

Thanks for such a great channel...

[@famasmaster2000]

Very helpful and smart Lyle. Thx for the heads up. We un Canada appreciate what you do

[@danfischer518]

Thanks, Lyle, for another great installment. 🙂

[@youngestson6537]

Great little tool 🔧 😀

[@johnw1178]

Lmao..... I picked up an '06 C6 three weeks ago and was doing some routine checks (Cabin Filter) as one of them. Needless to say there was a slight breeze..... After the hood tried to kill me twice I ordered one of these before watching the video. I am slowly going through all your great Videos!!!!! I will definitely be a customer is the Spring for some new lift struts!! You are a wealth of information and I thank you for sharing your knowledge 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@csvette]

Welcome to the Corvette World!! Lyle :)

[@johnw1178]

@@csvette I was in it back in the 80’s and just got back on the bus 🤪. I am enjoying all the great knowledge and wished I lived close to you!

[@eldoradomanchuria]

Bought a c5 yesterday. Bought one of these clamps today. Really an easy sell

[@davidwebster6804]

Thanks lyle your a great American

[@stevedolan5065]

my 2008 hood struts have reached this stage…tnx for the tip and link!

[@C4VETTELT1]

Luckily the C4 has it's own lock kinda but you can still bump it and it'll shut but the the pole has to be physically touched to fall it will never fall from say a breeze which is very nice!!

[@ajcates9136]

Lyle your the best! I love your videos and the information is timeless ! thanks !!🙏

[@paulmoss7940]

Perfect intro music for corvette videos.

[@neiltoersbijns2921]

Do a video on the C5 track car!

[@f.davidbush9093]

Like the 58 in the background. Mine is silver blue with a silver insert. Love the hood and trunk bars.

[@jimoverschmidt8169]

Order placed. Thank you Lyle! Now I just need to figure out how to keep my air box latched that keeps popping open

[@petercarey6883]

Once again Lyle, I applaud your attention to detail. 👍👍 Thank you for pointing out the brass tip that this tool has. And as you said, every Corvette owner should have this tool. Better to have and never need to use it, than the other way round. thank you for not keeping this little "secret" to yourself. 🙏Save the Wave 🙋‍♂

[@theace7713]

Thanks Lyle! Just ordered one. Great tip\suggestion. Much appreciated.

[@kerry_glock]

I have a 2006 Explorer and the lift struts went bad. I bought clamps from Amazon and use them on my vehicles! Great Advice!

[@roderickmorton9946]

Thanks,Lyle just put my order in,look forward every week for your show.

[@alanrainey8081]

Hey Lyle I work at a company called Bansbach Easylift N.A. We are a motion control company. We have gas springs/struts that can be re-pressurized and adjusted to any pressure you may need. Let’s say you put a wing on the rear hatch, we can adjust the pressure for the additional weight. We can also adjust lift and damping for lowering. We are located in Melbourne, Florida check us out

[@csvette]

Hey Alan! Thank you for reaching out! I will check out your product line...having those shocks be adjustable is huge! Lyle

[@csvette]

Alan, please reach out to me about some products that you may make. Lyle 800-886-5064

[@greglewis8752]

I ordered one but I had the same problem on the luggage doors on my rv. I took a short section of pvc pipe and slit it lengthwise. Then cut it to length and voila....it keeps the gas strut open. So, I guess if anyone wants one 'right now' or has misplaced their hood tool, a short piece of pvc could do in a pinch. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Solid Lyle thanks. Please do more of these type of videos

[@OMEGATECH]

Lyle is always you're on point thank you for sharing very informative information👍

[@danlaur7973]

Nice tip, Lyle

[@druegillis1744]

Great little tool! Had my C6 hood open and drying it with a blower. All the sudden, WHAM! That could have been a disaster. I usually manually lower the hood all the way and then with a cloth, push down on each side to lock the hood down. Notice the trunk struts have weakened, so they all will need to be replaced. Thanks for the info!

[@WhiteZ50Won]

Lyle you must be a big guy. That z06 looked like an indy car with you standing next to it lol

[@billadkins5150]

Great idea! Bought one immediately!

[@jefflawson7468]

Thank you for giving great information👍

[@markjohnson5081]

Great idea!

[@romanlugovoy5994]

That car behind you is awesome 🔥

[@billfleming8281]

Wish I had one , had the trunk of my suv give way , almost killed me . Buying one as soon as I get home ! Thx

[@davidwebster6804]

Thanks lyle good idea i will buy me one keep up the good work

[@robarnt6]

Thanks!

[@csvette]

Thank you!! Lyle

[@edpetrikk2027]

WHOA….It might be time to replace my broom stick ! Thanks 🚗

[@Mazak23]

Thank you for the tip, Lyle! I wished I knew about this a few years back. I had a hood nearly fall on me when the gas struts wore out on my daily driver. Scared the crap out of me!

[@gregkistner1955]

Thankyou! Got a GTO that starting to have some weak hood cylinders. Nice little tool

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Sup Lyle. You really are a big dude. ✊ I hope that link gets you all paid a little. You've earned it sir.

[@csvette]

We make a about 8 cents on those sales from Amazon, so we really just put up the link to make it easier for you all to access the part. Happy to do it! :) Lyle

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@csvette .08¢ is better than nothing. Have a good week sir.

[@csvette]

@@WarriorsPhoto It absolutely is! I was just stating that it is more important to us to get you guys good info than it is to make a lot of $$$ on each good idea. We have found that putting out good info with a price-tag attched pays excellent dividends in the long-term. :0 Thanks for watching and have a great week yourself! :) Lyle

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@@csvette Agreed and that's why we watch your channel. There's a lot of good information for Corvette owners on here. It's a joy to give back to you all.

[@csvette]

@@WarriorsPhoto Thank you!!! :)

[@charliegilg5756]

Aloha from Hawaii! I was bonked on my head with the hood on my 92 C4. It now has the original long strut (new) AND two of the short struts (also new) from earlier models. No more head honking. I do like that clamp, though, and will probably get one. Currently if I lift the hood about a foot or so it goes up the rest of the way itself.

[@keithp115]

Thanks Lyle. Ordered!

[@atokillers]

I want to know more about that c5 racecar. That wing is sick

[@jburg025]

C4 winning again, mine has something similar basically built in on the hood gas strut to keep it from dropping

[@cxveeeee9311]

Wind blew done hood of one of my cars lucky was not under it at the time, now always use a strut clamp

[@HAL-dm1eh]

Even worse than hitting your head on those things is when I had the huge, heavy hood open on my 98 Crown Vic and was holding onto the front top of the car, bent over looking at something under the bumper. I just happen to let go and move my hand out of the way to hear a SLAM as the hood slammed shut.

[@johnlyrio-takis6206]

Love this

[@alvinrandolph9324]

Great information

[@PatrickWagz]

Cheap tool that every *C5 and Newer* Corvette owner should have (Fixed that title for you!) 😁😁 Good tip, though!!

[@scottrasmussen2299]

I put a screw driver into the hood piston in my C4, I have hit it accidently and almost had the hood come down

[@jonhill9564]

Support

[@trlprk]

Great tool

[@jonathanflores3019]

I enjoyed the video! Can we see one about AC Condensers?

[@yesh3279]

On my ‘70 454 they had a great, light Hood support, worked forever. Sometimes I think the General Mayhem overthinks things, to sell more shit, I suppose.

[@doolallyproductions7234]

Small vice grips with a rag works good too

[@csvette]

You can get away with that on you own car, but I wouldn't do that on a customer's car. When there is a $9 permanent solution, why risk it? Lyle

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good info. I feel if the hood/trunk strut is already not working then I'm clamping my vice grips to the piston rod. It won't matter at that point if the metal gets gauged. What can't vice grips, duct tape and zip ties can't fix? haha I just discovered your channel and subscribed. Thanks for the great vids! -Glen

[@justing9902]

i usually just use a needle nose vice grip with a cloth for cars with bad hood struts

[@shaunwalsh85]

Yo, make one of these for the hatch for us hatchback owners! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rogerpullin8997]

Lyle, can I get one with a cup holder built in, to hold my beer of course.

[@door2416]

I remember the hood support on my 96 vette . It had it's own locking mechanism built in. It would not let the hood close until you moved it to close the support. Could this support be used in other year vettes?

[@doug2993]

My C5 hood lift struts need to be replaced, I use a pair of vice grips to secure, I know, not good for the metal. I can attest to the heat Lyle mentioned, I live just north of him in Pinellas county, it's been brutal.

[@chicano_travels]

I used to be a corvette owner. A c6 owner. Then I got hit by a working truck totaled my car. I wanted to buy another one a grand sport but my god they are so expensive right now. Had to settle for Camaro. One day I’ll get a corvette again…

[@GG-xs8vt]

Thanks for the tip. Long story short. I would just replace the struts.

[@peterfontana8270]

ok been trying to remove 2009 corvette sunvisors with no luck, is their an alternate way to get them off. I get the screwdrive into the slot and the whole housing moves, looking for a different way to get them off thanks

[@xXcashXx3]

I remember my firebird hood fell on my head that hurt bad had a big bruise I just change them out now they are prity cheap on amazon $10 each

[@csvette]

Changing them out on the regular is a great thing, but even healthy-ish units can't hold up a C5 hood in a breeze. That's why we use these here at the shop--even on brand-new struts. Lyle

[@pjmac5010]

another wonderful video. Silly question, what lug nuts are you using on those wheels? I just ordered a set for my C5 , and I want to make sure I get good ones. if you don't mind answering this. 😀

[@BigSteve619]

Specs on the race car?

[@phillipgarrow2297]

That's a good idea for under 10 bucks you can't go wrong

[@csvette]

Right?? Especially since you can use it on most other cars as well.... Lyle

[@regows123]

Great tip .! Thanks, The link shows several different sizes, Please tell us what size .

[@regows123]

10MM Thanks

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

As big as you are Lyle, when the car hood hit you did it say "uhooo".

[@joyroc885]

Is that the 14mm 12mm or the 14mm 14mm?

[@jimmymcbride5341]

Thank you for the tip. Never knew these existed. Will be getting one soon Quick question. I have a C6 Z06 that's had extensive engine modifications. Along with 2 inch Stainless Works headers this has caused my under hood temps to really get up there. 230 in traffic at times. I have a large LG motorsports radiator and the fan is new. Just curious about what you thought about TracSpec hood louvers. I been a little reluctant for fear of water intrusion. I live in South Carolina but will be retiring to Florida in the next year. Can't see it getting better on its own.

[@calverttaylor1293]

Anyone know a really good place for me to order a legit oem shift cable for the c6?

[@josealicea7766]

Hey I'm first buyer corvette, what are you recomendation C3 or C5 ??

[@lyleaulwurm3342]

What do you want to do with the car....the C3 and C5 are very different cars and I will need a lot more info about your plans for the car you buy in order to help out. Lyle

[@GG-xs8vt]

I added in one comment. I couldn’t find it to change my comment. I going with 6’ 9. Yeah you look very tall next to that Vette.

[@gator_3]

Thanks for the tip and the link. Question, there are 4 size variants to choose from, which size would fit my C6?

[@csvette]

THe 10mm will fit just fine.

[@mikedomico8147]

Hi Lyle, thanks for the tip. I looked up the part and found a 12 mm and 14mm part. I have a C5. Which one should I get? Thanks Mike

[@csvette]

Any of them will work, but the actual size is 10 mm, so the larger ones just require a few more cranks on the handle. Lyle

[@muchomikeo1417]

Do you recommend it for c4 s

[@csvette]

SOme C4's you can use it on. Later C4's have the no space for this tool, but you can simply put a screwdriver down in the slot to lock the prop in place. Lyle

[@richarddobreny6664]

Small vice grip?

[@christopherosborn5047]

Lyle have a 04 vette with a oil leek they say it is oil pan. I am seeing there is two peace’s to the pan. My question is does the engine have to be pulled to fix this?

[@csvette]

No, it doesn't. We remove the lower front suspension/ steering rack/ engine cradle to access the upper and lower pan gaskets. This is also an excellent time to replace your balancer and front engine pulleys/tensioners/belts if you haven't already done so. Lyle

[@christopherosborn5047]

Lyle thank you for the reply, I live in Colorado or I would be knocking on your door. The reason I asked you the question had to do with the local Chevy dealership when i had them change the oil. The informed me of the leak and said the engine would need to be removed to fix the leak. Sounds like I need to now find a new shop I can trust. Thank you again for your honesty. Chris

[@csvette]

@@christopherosborn5047 Geez, the dealers are consistent if nothing else, right? Find yourself a good speed shop -- they will be much more familair with the real world way to repair LS engines. Lyle

[@frankc1430]

Hey Lyle, great tech tip. I always cringe when I see people use vice grips. When replacing the shocks, who do you recommend? Oem GM or an aftermarket?

[@csvette]

Better-brand aftermarkets are just fine--don't even think about the $7 units, as they are trash. Lyle

[@nwc3270]

Best place to buy them in Canada is Princes Auto,

[@icurt06]

Track videos would be cool

[@charleyfrancis8671]

Cool... What size, (C5) the link offers a selection.

[@csvette]

The base unit (10mm) works just great. Lyle

[@charleyfrancis8671]

Thanks.... Btw, Love my new C5 Sun visors. A+ and Thanks.

[@ralph0808z]

@@csvette Lyle, Would you know if the 10mm clamp is the correct size for a C4 hood? Also, what should I do with the broomstick I've been using as an emergency back up to my gas struts?...easy now! (lol) I really enjoy your vids, thank you for the time and effort you put in!

[@csvette]

@@ralph0808z I don't think there is room for this tool on most C4's--we use a screwdriver inserted down into the hollow part of the tube to keep the lock from shifting back over. Lyle

[@jackiecollett123]

I'm in

[@jodiemoore9851]

shat link I don't see it

[@csvette]

Click on the SHOW MORE tab under the video description. I just tested it and it works. Lyle :)

[@whatyaworkingontoday5018]

Damn Lyle, do you fit in that car?

[@jimharrow8104]

Far out... no more lumps...

[@timking2822]

Have to be careful not to overtighten it and damage the strut.

[@scottbrineaux7910]

Bull.

[@scottbrineaux7910]

I have one. You are correct, I use it all the time.

[@gordonking4360]

Is that what happened to your hair Lyle ?

[@omarrodriguez5560]

Is it the Camera angle or you 7 foot tall!!

[@csvette]

I'm 6'11". Lyle :)

[@johnbenjamin7785]

Bro who dresses you ? Lmfao

[@dougmiller6257]

Thanks!

[@scotteastham505]

Thanks!

[@alannoon3948]

Thanks!