Hood Adjustment Help
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Drifting
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From: EP Texas
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Hood Adjustment Help
Hello, what is the best way to align the hood. The gap on the passanger side is twice as wide as that on the driver side. It also makes the passanger side corner harder to close. I see how the hood is attached, and could loosen 4 bolts and try to move it around a bit, just wondering if anyone has any tips or advise.
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Re: Hood Adjustment Help (TexCorvette)
I wouldn't loosen the 4 bolts that hold the hood to the hinges. It's a beotch to get it properly realigned if you do - especially if you're alone. Plus, I doubt that will give you the adjustment you need. It allows you to adjust mostly the angle of the hood. I'd loosen the bolts that hold the hinges to the car in order to move the hood side to side and adjust the gaps. If you are going to loosen bolts, make sure you mark the hood/hinge and hinge/body with a pencil before you do anything. Also, it really helps a lot to have a helper.
