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front struts is making a hole in my hood.

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Old 12-27-2007, 12:26 PM
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mine do the same thing... are u using bbk c/c plates? i'm using bbk c/c plates... so i think what he said does make sense..
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Old 12-27-2007, 06:24 PM
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If you put them on you should have read the installation instructions.
Since there are several of you guys with this complaint I think this may be the case.
Here are the instructions- http://www.bbkperformance.com/instal...IPPins_038.pdf

The BBK plates come with shimsto lower the strutif you have clearance issues.
(IE)Struts hitting hood.
You install theshims on the top of the strut before installing it into the bushing of the CC plate. It will push the strut rod deeper so it wont hit the hood.

Youcanadd a washer or two on top of the strut to get more clearance.
Also, you should check the urethane bushings of the CC plate. If the lower bushing is bad the strut will ride higher.
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Old 12-27-2007, 11:30 PM
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thanks for the info thinking about changing to mms. does anyone have some pictures of mms camber plates installed
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Old 12-30-2007, 10:35 AM
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Mount your MAF at 12:00, straight up, like factory.


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Old 12-30-2007, 10:56 AM
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ORIGINAL: cheetha94607

thanks for the info thinking about changing to mms. does anyone have some pictures of mms camber plates installed
Heres mine... I had to grind off a corner because it was hitting my cowl hood.(arrow)




And heres where it hit my hood (circles)

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