Hood Issue After Shipping Car [pics]
02-23-2008, 10:51 AM
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Hood Issue After Shipping Car [pics]
The good news: the car made it from the east coast.
Bad news...the hood doesn't seem to close flush anymore and I have no idea why. Obviously come monday I will file a claim with the car shipping company. However, I am at a loss to figure out why the hood won't sit flush anymore.
It seems to be locking fine and I can push it down. Is there something special about the locking mechanism of the hood?
Haven't had a chance to wash the car yet since I just got it so don't mind all the dirt. Thanks in advance all
Higher resolution pics here:
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood1.jpg
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood2.jpg
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood3.jpg
Bad news...the hood doesn't seem to close flush anymore and I have no idea why. Obviously come monday I will file a claim with the car shipping company. However, I am at a loss to figure out why the hood won't sit flush anymore.
It seems to be locking fine and I can push it down. Is there something special about the locking mechanism of the hood?
Haven't had a chance to wash the car yet since I just got it so don't mind all the dirt. Thanks in advance all
Higher resolution pics here:
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood1.jpg
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood2.jpg
http://www.zspin.com/s2000/Hood3.jpg
02-23-2008, 11:11 AM
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Does the hood latch look normal? Does the hood look like it was damaged or bent a little? That's a lot of open space if it is closed. I be concerned driving like that in high speeds.
check the hood latch
02-23-2008, 01:43 PM
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Hood latch looks normal.
The latch is a two stage latch. The first click down is leaves the hood about 1 inch from flush. Pushing it down further results in what you see in the pictures.
The latch is a two stage latch. The first click down is leaves the hood about 1 inch from flush. Pushing it down further results in what you see in the pictures.
02-23-2008, 01:50 PM
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The latch I believe mounts with 3 bolts that allow you do adjust it somewhat. Check the latch and see if the bolts are loose or if there are any scratches on the latch indicating it moved.
Where do you live? If you are close to Burlingame, swing by Go Kart Racer later and we can take a look at it.
Where do you live? If you are close to Burlingame, swing by Go Kart Racer later and we can take a look at it.
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02-23-2008, 03:08 PM
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it doesn't look like there was any other damage at all?
just the hood won't close right?
I would think that there would be some sort of damage to maybe hinges or something a bit more noticeable.
just the hood won't close right?
I would think that there would be some sort of damage to maybe hinges or something a bit more noticeable.
