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Old 03-02-2009, 06:12 AM   #10
drrty byl
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Originally Posted by tiFreak View Post
what happened to the hood?
That's a common problem with fitting large replacement hoods -- especially those made from carbon fiber or fiberglass. They flex a bit and you're unlikely to get a good fit without a lot of adjustment. I spent several hours layering fender washers and adjusting shims to get my CF hood to sit properly, and it's still not perfect.
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