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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 01:43 PM
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Trunk Gap
Ok i got a Stock IX MR and ther is a 1/4 inch gap between the trunk lid and bumber, is this supposed to be there, its always been like that. does anyone eles have thi gap. I can post pics if you want.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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post pics and we'll let you know
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:22 PM
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that's normal. mine is exactly same. Gotta love superb Mitsu quality.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:30 PM
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I got a Hypothesis that its to keep the trunk from hitting the bumper at high speeds, due to the Downforce created from the Wing. If not thats what i will tell people that notice the gap.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 3SgteGuru
I got a Hypothesis that its to keep the trunk from hitting the bumper at high speeds, due to the Downforce created from the Wing. If not thats what i will tell people that notice the gap.
i wouldnt be surprised if that was true
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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good theory
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 03:22 PM
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good theory
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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How about another theory.. When you close the trunk, the lid needs to latch and compress the trunk seal. If there was only a small gap, the lid would hit the body.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Sounds logical
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:02 PM
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I always assumed it was to stick your fingers in to lift the trunklid (if you didn't have a wing, like on a base Lancer).
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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both theorys sound good to me!!!!!
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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I think most people don't even notice it.
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Old Sep 15, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob W.
I always assumed it was to stick your fingers in to lift the trunklid (if you didn't have a wing, like on a base Lancer).
No cause my freinds ES doesn't have the gap, I think. Maybe.
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Mines the same way.
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