Misalignment between hood and pillars?

Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 04:51 AM

Hey guys. I recently got a brand new 370Z sport tech pearl white M/T. In love. But! Quick question. (First time Z owner), I noticed the hood is not perfectly aligned with the A and B pillars. I know the pillar outside pieces (the end part that meets with the hood) are plasticky, not sure if that’s the issue as you can move them a little bit easily with your hands.

Any takes on this? She had 8 miles when I bought it. So... anything to worry about?

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NISMO IX · 05-26-2018, 05:08 AM

Not too worry you, and I mentioned it on here before, depending on the state you live in, there can be undisclosed damage that has been repaired, depending on how much or percentage.

Cyber370 · 05-26-2018, 07:21 AM

No misalignment anywhere on my ‘16 Nismo. Actually, it’s the car with the best panel gaps I’ve ever had. But being a previous ‘03 Corvette owner, my standards may be extremely low.......lol.

OxZed · 05-26-2018, 07:54 AM

I experienced misalignment on my '17 Sport - different areas.

My hatch door would not seal and the hatch-to-bumper cover gap was excessive, even after adjusting the lock as far down as it would go. I had to "make modifications" to get it right. The top leading edge of my passenger door sticks out past the rear fender enough to notice as well .. I left that alone. Every thing else is diamond.

No prior collision damage to mine either … I was kind'a surprised Nissan let it out of the factory that way.

Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by OxZed

I experienced misalignment on my '17 Sport - different areas.

My hatch door would not seal and the hatch-to-bumper cover gap was excessive, even after adjusting the lock as far down as it would go. I had to "make modifications" to get it right. The top leading edge of my passenger door sticks out past the rear fender enough to notice as well .. I left that alone. Every thing else is diamond.

No prior collision damage to mine either … I was kind'a surprised Nissan let it out of the factory that way.

It may be just that. I was just a little surprised. Guess I’ll have to stop looking at that.

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Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by NISMO IX

Not too worry you, and I mentioned it on here before, depending on the state you live in, there can be undisclosed damage that has been repaired, depending on how much or percentage.

Oh man. You just worried me!

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trbo1007 · 05-26-2018, 10:03 AM

I have the exact same car and mine is perfect all around. The only thing I see on mine is the passenger window drops a little more than the drivers.

Was yours in dealer stock, dealer traded, or pulled from port?

Volk Z · 05-26-2018, 11:03 AM

Lemon. Lol

I would bring it back. Mine are fine and should be really tight on yours

SouthArk370Z · 05-26-2018, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bubbaloo

... brand new 370Z ...

Get it fixed under warranty.

Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 11:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trbo1007

I have the exact same car and mine is perfect all around. The only thing I see on mine is the passenger window drops a little more than the drivers.

Was yours in dealer stock, dealer traded, or pulled from port?

It was dealer traded.

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OptionZero · 05-26-2018, 01:28 PM

if its brand new, i'd go back to the dealer

IIRC, the hood alignment can be fixed be loosening the bolts and retightening after adjustment

trbo1007 · 05-26-2018, 03:36 PM

Do you know what dealer? The only white one I knew of per Nissan inventory was up in Maryland.

Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by trbo1007

Do you know what dealer? The only white one I knew of per Nissan inventory was up in Maryland.

Mine came from Ed Martin in Indianapolis. I got it dealer traded to Florida.

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trbo1007 · 05-26-2018, 05:55 PM

Wow! That's quite far for a dealer trade. A couple of weeks ago I checked inventory and there were 11 Sport Tech manuals nationwide. Rare model for sure.

Bubbaloo · 05-26-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by trbo1007

Wow! That's quite far for a dealer trade. A couple of weeks ago I checked inventory and there were 11 Sport Tech manuals nationwide. Rare model for sure.

Well. Mine is a sport tech Manual pearl white. When I was looking for mine there were three nationwide.

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05-26-2018, 04:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bubbaloo Base Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Drives: 2018 370Z Sport Tech Rep Power: 7	Misalignment between hood and pillars? Hey guys. I recently got a brand new 370Z sport tech pearl white M/T. In love. But! Quick question. (First time Z owner), I noticed the hood is not perfectly aligned with the A and B pillars. I know the pillar outside pieces (the end part that meets with the hood) are plasticky, not sure if that’s the issue as you can move them a little bit easily with your hands. Any takes on this? She had 8 miles when I bought it. So... anything to worry about? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-26-2018, 05:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
NISMO IX Track Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Southern Maine Age: 47 Posts: 742 Drives: 2014 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 584	Not too worry you, and I mentioned it on here before, depending on the state you live in, there can be undisclosed damage that has been repaired, depending on how much or percentage. __________________ 2017 Ford Focus RS Nitrous Blue "KB43VER" 2014 370z Mag Blk 6M "KOKURYU" (Black Dragon)

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Cyber370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Montreal, QC Canada Posts: 679 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 19372	No misalignment anywhere on my ‘16 Nismo. Actually, it’s the car with the best panel gaps I’ve ever had. But being a previous ‘03 Corvette owner, my standards may be extremely low.......lol. Bubbaloo likes this. __________________ "That’s when you know you’ve found somebody special. When you can just shut the fck up for a minute and comfortably enjoy the silence.”-Mia (Pulp Fiction)*

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Volk Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Laguna Beach, CA Posts: 2,214 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 3066	Lemon. Lol I would bring it back. Mine are fine and should be really tight on yours __________________ AMUSE * TOMEI * STILLEN * CRAFTSQUARE RECARO * 3M * TOP SECRET * SLICKCARBON Last edited by Volk Z; 05-26-2018 at 11:05 AM.

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	if its brand new, i'd go back to the dealer IIRC, the hood alignment can be fixed be loosening the bolts and retightening after adjustment __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

05-26-2018, 07:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
OxZed Base Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: N. Carolina Posts: 71 Drives: 2017 Nissan 370Z SPT Rep Power: 7	I experienced misalignment on my '17 Sport - different areas. My hatch door would not seal and the hatch-to-bumper cover gap was excessive, even after adjusting the lock as far down as it would go. I had to "make modifications" to get it right. The top leading edge of my passenger door sticks out past the rear fender enough to notice as well .. I left that alone. Every thing else is diamond. No prior collision damage to mine either … I was kind'a surprised Nissan let it out of the factory that way.

05-26-2018, 10:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
trbo1007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 85 Drives: 18 370Z SpTh PW M6 Rep Power: 29	I have the exact same car and mine is perfect all around. The only thing I see on mine is the passenger window drops a little more than the drivers. Was yours in dealer stock, dealer traded, or pulled from port?

05-26-2018, 03:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
trbo1007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 85 Drives: 18 370Z SpTh PW M6 Rep Power: 29	Do you know what dealer? The only white one I knew of per Nissan inventory was up in Maryland.

05-26-2018, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
trbo1007 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 85 Drives: 18 370Z SpTh PW M6 Rep Power: 29	Wow! That's quite far for a dealer trade. A couple of weeks ago I checked inventory and there were 11 Sport Tech manuals nationwide. Rare model for sure.

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