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Old 04-02-2012, 06:07 AM
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Hood Gap

Never really noticed I had a hood gap until I parked next to another G. Is there anyway to adjust this or fix it? I've looked at it a few times and haven't seen any screws or anything like that. Any help is really appreciated guys. Thanks
Old 04-02-2012, 06:32 AM
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Do you have an aftermarket hood?
Old 04-02-2012, 06:36 AM
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Nope completely stock. Its not that bad, just odd that its there. But it clearly is there when compared to another G coupe
Old 04-02-2012, 11:23 AM
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Unless you have an aftermarket hood or bumper it's not normal. Though on a white car the gaps look bigger compared to a black one.
Old 04-02-2012, 12:32 PM
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Rolling a OB. I don't know what it could be. Thinking about taking it to the dealership to have em look at it if no one has a possible solution
Old 04-02-2012, 12:37 PM
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Is it just the hood is sitting too high and not flushed with the bumper? If so there is a adjustment on it.

With the hood opened you'll see 2 metal hood latch on the hood. Use a flat head screw driver and pop the clip out and remove the plastic shroud then you can adjust the hood latch by spinning it. Start off by a turn to see if that solves your problem.
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Old 04-02-2012, 12:40 PM
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yea it sits a bit high. Thanks for the info Weiboy! Ill give it a shot right now (im just concerned that your sig says your the number 1 troll. Im hoping I wont be looking for 15min for a piece to adjust it lol)
Old 04-02-2012, 12:41 PM
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Cool! I have confident that'll solve your problem.
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Did you buy your car brand new? Was it ever involved in a crash?
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Originally Posted by SgtGoldy
yea it sits a bit high. Thanks for the info Weiboy! Ill give it a shot right now (im just concerned that your sig says your the number 1 troll. Im hoping I wont be looking for 15min for a piece to adjust it lol)
That's because some noob called me a troll for trying to help. Don't worry! I won't tell u to do something that isn't right. Check back in if it worked or not
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It worked! Just like that Mr. Weiboy has proven himself to not be a troll. Thanks brother for the info, it was bugging me all day yesterday haha
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Great! Glad I am useful!
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I have a completely different yet the same problem...what of that danger latch will not click into the hook? I installed a cf vis hood and everything closed fine.then when I went back a week later to adjust the fitment, spun the latch and more hood will not close...help please!!!!
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Old post yes...But thanks!! The hood on my car was a little loose. This fixed it. Very easy to do.
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