Hood Not Flush?

Amuse370 · 03-15-2011, 05:55 PM

Hi i just bought my Nismo 370z on sunday but the first time i opened the hood was last night and now it does not sit flush anymore i will attac a picture later tonight but i just cant stop thinking why?!? anyone else have this problem? Anything i can do? o think the left side is flush but the right side isnt. Thank you

azn370z · 03-15-2011, 06:02 PM

Open the hood then drop it from a foot high. Don't press down with your hand to close it.

Amuse370 · 03-15-2011, 06:05 PM

ok will try that thank you i kinda tried dropping it before but maybe higher this time?

280z/300zx · 03-15-2011, 08:52 PM

There are two hood latches; one on the right and one on the left. The first time I closed the hood only one latch caught while the other didn't. This caused my hood to sit up higher on one side. Simply opened the hood and as already mentioned dropped it from a little higher up and it closed flush. Basically if you don't drop it from high enough there isn't enough pressure to secure both latches.

chops · 03-15-2011, 09:56 PM

my hood is not flush as well. no its not the latches, nor is it due to the bump stops for the hood. ive taken it to nissan and had them adjust them, but the left side has always been maybe half a centimeter higher than the right

Ron · 03-16-2011, 12:52 AM

my OCD would not allow me to live with that lol. I can't stand the few mm's difference where the fenders meet the bumpers, front and rear... ugh, so much for factory fitment haha

They are only noticeable at certain angles though.

Amuse370 · 03-16-2011, 02:27 AM

lol thank you everyone thats what was wrong its pretty much flush now thank you i just needed to drop it from higher up

fuct · 03-16-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops

my hood is not flush as well. no its not the latches, nor is it due to the bump stops for the hood. ive taken it to nissan and had them adjust them, but the left side has always been maybe half a centimeter higher than the right

a half centimeter is causing you grief?

chops · 03-16-2011, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

a half centimeter is causing you grief?

yes...in various lighting the slightly raised left part of the hood creates a shadow, which makes the raised hood very apparent. otherwise, you can hardly tell its there so ive learned to live with it. in some lighting conditions ive been asked if my hood was completely shut, while in others it goes unseen.

fuct · 03-17-2011, 12:00 PM

hell im more pissed the rear bumper color is off...

chops · 03-17-2011, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

hell im more pissed the rear bumper color is off...

haha...both the bumper colors are off. but thats to be expected when painting sheet metal/plastic. you can only tell its off when looking at certain angles for me..

ScGRaceR · 03-18-2011, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fuct

a half centimeter is causing you grief?

LOL NO between that and the bumpers everyone talks **** about build quality at my local meets hahahaha

ScGRaceR · 03-18-2011, 08:07 PM

note about the bumpers.... when you stand 6 - 7 FEET away from the car you cant notice it hahahahah

03-15-2011, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Amuse370 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Hills Age: 38 Posts: 523 Drives: 11' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	Hood Not Flush? Hi i just bought my Nismo 370z on sunday but the first time i opened the hood was last night and now it does not sit flush anymore i will attac a picture later tonight but i just cant stop thinking why?!? anyone else have this problem? Anything i can do? o think the left side is flush but the right side isnt. Thank you

03-15-2011, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
azn370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,722 Drives: z34 - R1 Rep Power: 490	Open the hood then drop it from a foot high. Don't press down with your hand to close it. __________________ 2010 k23 H&R sport springs / Spc rear camber arms / SSR SP1 / Berk cbe / Varis cf lip / Nismo S-Tune side skirts

03-16-2011, 12:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	my OCD would not allow me to live with that lol. I can't stand the few mm's difference where the fenders meet the bumpers, front and rear... ugh, so much for factory fitment haha They are only noticeable at certain angles though. Last edited by Ron; 03-16-2011 at 12:59 AM.

03-18-2011, 08:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-15-2011, 06:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
Amuse370 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Hills Age: 38 Posts: 523 Drives: 11' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	ok will try that thank you i kinda tried dropping it before but maybe higher this time?

03-15-2011, 08:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	There are two hood latches; one on the right and one on the left. The first time I closed the hood only one latch caught while the other didn't. This caused my hood to sit up higher on one side. Simply opened the hood and as already mentioned dropped it from a little higher up and it closed flush. Basically if you don't drop it from high enough there isn't enough pressure to secure both latches.

03-15-2011, 09:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 22	my hood is not flush as well. no its not the latches, nor is it due to the bump stops for the hood. ive taken it to nissan and had them adjust them, but the left side has always been maybe half a centimeter higher than the right

03-16-2011, 02:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Amuse370 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: North Hills Age: 38 Posts: 523 Drives: 11' Nismo 370z Rep Power: 15	lol thank you everyone thats what was wrong its pretty much flush now thank you i just needed to drop it from higher up

03-17-2011, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	hell im more pissed the rear bumper color is off...