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Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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I just picked up a truefiber 3in cowl.I cant get the thing to latch correctly. The first latch will set down,but the latch where you use the hood switch wont.
Any ideas?
The car didnt come with a functional hood.

Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:51 PM
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When I put my cervini's on, I had to raise the latching mechanism that is bolted on the front of the car. You'll probably have to do the same.
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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ill go give that a shot! Thnx
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Did you drill new holes? Cuz i cant get it to move
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 06:39 PM
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No drilling, did you loosen the mounting bolts?
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 07:11 PM
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Sweet,thanks man,that was it.

Ive never seen one installed up close is there a lil more of a gap on the passenger side.It now locks securely so im cool with that
Old Oct 19, 2007 | 10:45 PM
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Sweet,thanks man,that was it.

Ive never seen one installed up close is there a lil more of a gap on the passenger side.It now locks securely so im cool with that
You should be able to adjust it to even it out so that the gap is appx. the same on both sides.
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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ok,ill give it anothe shot lol thnx
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Adjust the rubber stops
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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Sweet,thanks man,that was it.

Ive never seen one installed up close is there a lil more of a gap on the passenger side.It now locks securely so im cool with that
Gap... higher or lower; adjust the rubber stops
Gap...wider or narrower; adjust the hinge at the hood
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