From personal experience, I can testify that the handle can break...
Cheers,
BertR
Yes, as pointed out earlier, the lever arm of the release mechanism is too short. After Trond Bråthen installed his revised release mechanism on my car, a gentle pull is enough to release the hood.
Harald
Not this Trond Bråthen, I suppose? He does seem to have been into heavy metal, however...
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