CF hood install? answer quick!!!! thanks

civicmarc · 04-25-2008, 09:36 PM

Hey just bought a cf hood and im in the process of installing it. when i was taking the hood off I accidentally lost one of the bolts, but anyways I put on the 3 bolts and cant seem to get it to lock in. Its like the latch wont close all the way. I tried pressing down harder but I obviously dont want to crack the carbon fiber. any thoughts????
I really dont think its a result of only having 3 bolts.
please help fast cause its friday night and I want to drive it!!!!!! thanks!

civicmarc · 04-25-2008, 09:47 PM

bumppppp pleaseeeeeeee

deuce0880 · 04-25-2008, 09:51 PM

it probably is because of missing a bolt. its not sitting right. take one bolt out, go to the hardware store and get a new one. then its happy driving

civicmarc · 04-25-2008, 09:52 PM

you think they would have the size at the hardware store?

huanqi · 04-25-2008, 09:53 PM

i dont think its the bolts...someone else posted with the same problem....and he din't mention anytin about bolts..so yea..he ended up removing a piece of his hood latch...rubber part of the latch or w.e..so yea gl im lookin to get cf hood too, hope this doesn't become an issue

***SiliconX*** · 04-25-2008, 09:57 PM

Latch or check the rubber stops on the radiator cover. SOme mentioned having to trim those or screw them in harder so they sit lower.

04-25-2008, 09:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
civicmarc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 487 iTrader: 1 / 100%	CF hood install? answer quick!!!! thanks Hey just bought a cf hood and im in the process of installing it. when i was taking the hood off I accidentally lost one of the bolts, but anyways I put on the 3 bolts and cant seem to get it to lock in. Its like the latch wont close all the way. I tried pressing down harder but I obviously dont want to crack the carbon fiber. any thoughts???? I really dont think its a result of only having 3 bolts. please help fast cause its friday night and I want to drive it!!!!!! thanks!

04-25-2008, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
*SiliconX* is stuck at work... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,379 Eric iTrader: 2 / 100%	Latch or check the rubber stops on the radiator cover. SOme mentioned having to trim those or screw them in harder so they sit lower. __________________

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civicmarc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 487 iTrader: 1 / 100%	bumppppp pleaseeeeeeee

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deuce0880 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orrville, Ohio Age: 18 Posts: 401 Alan iTrader: 3 / 100%	it probably is because of missing a bolt. its not sitting right. take one bolt out, go to the hardware store and get a new one. then its happy driving

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civicmarc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 487 iTrader: 1 / 100%	you think they would have the size at the hardware store?

04-25-2008, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
huanqi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 575 Huan iTrader: 1 / 100%	i dont think its the bolts...someone else posted with the same problem....and he din't mention anytin about bolts..so yea..he ended up removing a piece of his hood latch...rubber part of the latch or w.e..so yea gl im lookin to get cf hood too, hope this doesn't become an issue