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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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Bonnet install problem

i bought a Fibre glass bonnet about two weeks ago, just installed it and i am gutted how do they let crap like this roll out the shop? anyway any ideas? i could fibreglass myself to correct or should i just demand my money back? has anyone else had this issue?
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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get your money back buddy
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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mine fits that way, they don't always fit perfectly
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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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it totally ruined my day, going to put the lights in and see how bad it looks. wish id just modified the stock bonnet
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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Welcome to the world of aftermarket body parts.
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:36 AM
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You realize you can adjust the front hood height at the latch right? Also you can loosen the hood bolts and pull it forward a tad.

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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by thewird
You realize you can adjust the front hood height at the latch right? Also you can loosen the hood bolts and pull it forward a tad.

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yes that was at its limit
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Old Aug 9, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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That really stinks. I would say try and get your money back, but a lot of times aftermarket body parts all come with the disclaimer "may have to be modified/installed by a prefessional body shop". So it may be difficult for a refund, or expensive to exchange.
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 09:57 AM
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What company made it? So we all know where to not buy hoods from. :/
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarusanj
What company made it? So we all know where to not buy hoods from. :/
company in England, so i think your safe
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Old Aug 10, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Welcome to the world of knockoff body parts.
fixed.
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