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Old Mar 22, 2004 | 11:40 PM
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Question Hood Not Fitting Properly???

I just got my new hood put on tonight and for some reason, it isn't fitting right. Not because of the hood, but I guess because the way it is sitting or the way it is installed or what. The hood is slanting down a lot further on one side than the other. The way the hood is sitting, it isn't lining up with the rest of the car, so it looks like it is sitting further down on one side. What can I do to adjust it?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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It sounds like the hood hinges were not installed properly. You should be able to loosen them and readjust.

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Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:22 AM
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The hinges are in the same place they were on my factory hood. Shouldn't it sit the same as my new hood?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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no there are fittiment issues, is it a aftermarket hood?
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 02:13 AM
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no there are fittiment issues, is it a aftermarket hood?
Yes, but I've spoken with others who have the same hood and have not had problems. It's the Outlaw Warbird hood from US Exotics.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 02:28 AM
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then i have no clue, perhaps you should contact the manufacturer or dealer of the hood. as far as i know any and all hood even the stockers will need some sort of adjustment from vehichle to vehicle.
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 03:14 AM
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just be patient and make sure there is clearance between the headlights. my god that was a bitch to do when i got mine done. theres still paint chipped off the part of the hood where the headlights lifted into it
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