Correct me if I am wrong but if you put a remote hood release it gets rid of that darned thing doesnt it? I did it once before with my 70 'Cuda and plan to do it again with my 71 Challenger. Main benefit is no one can pop the hood without gaining access to the interior. I dont know how many times I have done the same thing, its in just the right spot to be out of sight and therefore out of mind.