Stock hood alignment

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 03:55 PM

Forgive me if there has already been a thread on this but I did a search and didnt find anything. My stock hood is not fitting properly. The drivers side is sticking up about a 1/4 of an inch above the fender. Does anyone know if any adjustments can be made without visiting a body shop? Thanks in advance guys!

DEpointfive0 · 01-08-2014, 04:16 PM

Sit on it

DEpointfive0 · 01-08-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Sit on it

Better yet, have a photo shoot and have a few hot girls sit on it!

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Sit on it

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Better yet, have a photo shoot and have a few hot girls sit on it!

Much better idea!

Infidel · 01-08-2014, 04:28 PM

Use a little force when you close the hood, you can't pu$$y it. I had to start doing the same thing a day or two after buying it.

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel

Use a little force when you close the hood, you can't pu$$y it. I had to start doing the same thing a day or two after buying it.

Really? I dont remember ever having this issues before. I usually lower the hood gently and then drop it from about 6-8". The latches are definitely grabbing on both sides.

Infidel · 01-08-2014, 04:35 PM

I noticed the first few times shutting my hood that one side looked out of allignment so I started to give it some force and everything was good. Your issue might be different

enkei2k · 01-08-2014, 04:35 PM

Was it like this before your TT install? Not knocking on it, but maybe it has something to do with that?

Maybe double check to see if there's any loose things around that area.

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Infidel

I noticed the first few times shutting my hood that one side looked out of allignment so I started to give it some force and everything was good. Your issue might be different

I will definitely give it a shot when I get home from work.

Haboob · 01-08-2014, 04:43 PM

Aren't there two latches (or whatever) on the hood? I closed it once and only one side latched, the other I had to press down on to get it to latch.

After getting my oil changed I saw them do the same thing, but other side.

Now I just make sure that I close it with a bit of force (as others have said a lot already).

Now if something's stopping/hitting it, then that's a different story. Get out the dremel or sawzall...

DOOMMONKEY777 · 01-08-2014, 04:46 PM

Just let go of the hood at about 10-13in above the normal closed position, just make sure u hold it with one hand and at hood center position, in case if it still does not close properly u can also twist bend it SLIGHTLY until u reach proper alignment, although you hood may be defective pics plz next time

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by enkei2k

Was it like this before your TT install? Not knocking on it, but maybe it has something to do with that?

Maybe double check to see if there's any loose things around that area.

Not that I can think of but it was so long ago I cant really remember!

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Aren't there two latches (or whatever) on the hood? I closed it once and only one side latched, the other I had to press down on to get it to latch.

After getting my oil changed I saw them do the same thing, but other side.

Now I just make sure that I close it with a bit of force (as others have said a lot already).

Now if something's stopping/hitting it, then that's a different story. Get out the dremel or sawzall...

I know what you mean when only one side latches but that is not what is happening. The gap across the front of the hood/bumper looks pretty damn even. I looks around under the hood and didnt see anything that looks like it would be in the way. I will try and get a few pictures up for you guys

TerribleONE · 01-08-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DOOMMONKEY777

Just let go of the hood at about 10-13in above the normal closed position, just make sure u hold it with one hand and at hood center position, in case if it still does not close properly u can also twist bend it SLIGHTLY until u reach proper alignment, although you hood may be defective pics plz next time

I was kind of thinking maybe it got tweeked by being held up by the hood strut for an extended period of time? (It does get propped up from the drivers side)

Masterbeatty · 01-08-2014, 04:51 PM

I had the same issue when I first got my Z. Then one day investigating it further I noticed there were two latches and then I shut if more firmly. If it wasn't for that last look, It was going back to the dealer to give me a new car.

I agree with infidel.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Stock hood alignment Forgive me if there has already been a thread on this but I did a search and didnt find anything. My stock hood is not fitting properly. The drivers side is sticking up about a 1/4 of an inch above the fender. Does anyone know if any adjustments can be made without visiting a body shop? Thanks in advance guys! __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread Last edited by TerribleONE; 01-08-2014 at 04:16 PM.

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enkei2k A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 6,365 Drives: '12 G41 B/S M6 Rep Power: 3716	Was it like this before your TT install? Not knocking on it, but maybe it has something to do with that? Maybe double check to see if there's any loose things around that area. __________________ ...need boost...

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1387	Aren't there two latches (or whatever) on the hood? I closed it once and only one side latched, the other I had to press down on to get it to latch. After getting my oil changed I saw them do the same thing, but other side. Now I just make sure that I close it with a bit of force (as others have said a lot already). Now if something's stopping/hitting it, then that's a different story. Get out the dremel or sawzall... Last edited by Haboob; 01-08-2014 at 04:44 PM. Reason: I wanted to give MY story, jerks.

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DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Just let go of the hood at about 10-13in above the normal closed position, just make sure u hold it with one hand and at hood center position, in case if it still does not close properly u can also twist bend it SLIGHTLY until u reach proper alignment, although you hood may be defective pics plz next time __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

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Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	Use a little force when you close the hood, you can't pu$$y it. I had to start doing the same thing a day or two after buying it.

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Infidel Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 457 Drives: 2013 GM 6MT Rep Power: 14	I noticed the first few times shutting my hood that one side looked out of allignment so I started to give it some force and everything was good. Your issue might be different

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122867	I had the same issue when I first got my Z. Then one day investigating it further I noticed there were two latches and then I shut if more firmly. If it wasn't for that last look, It was going back to the dealer to give me a new car. I agree with infidel. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

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