Hood isn't aligned? Annoying.. help!
 

I just noticed my hood isn't aligned square with the bumper. There is no hanging on the bumper like I can't push in on it anywhere, there is no slack anywhere. So I think its on good. I just noticed this today. Now first thing I did was remove the ballast location but still nothing, it doesn't align right with or without. Here are some pics

HELP PLEASE :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...M/RGP_0900.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...M/RGP_0876.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...M/RGP_0904.jpg




Ballast here but no change when I remove them.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/RGP_0890.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...r/RGP_0892.jpg

Welcome to my life. My trunk lid is misaligned. Oh, and so is my drivers side fender...did I also mention my front bumper is crooked?

I'd take it to a reputable body shop, preferably a Mitsubishi/Evo specialist. You're in CA, so I'd probably go to DTM Autobody or HB Mitsu.

Edit: Judging by the pics, it looks side the right side (while sitting in the drivers seat) needs to be slightly adjusted. I doubt it's your hood, it's probably your bumper cover.

There was a thread on this several months ago, apparently this is a common issue with the X's.

The hood is fully adjustable. Go to a body shop. They can fix it in about 10 min

looks more like your front bumper is off. the front bumper has a little play in it when u loosen the upper screws. try playing around with it.

Nope look at the top picture. Its the hood. There is more overhang over the light on the left. Its a minor adjustment.

Jesus, that is terrible. No accidents or anything?

Bro, it becasue that car is so damn dirty. Clean it up and everythig will align!!!

+1 for DTM, they did some AMAZING work for me when i had my 350z. i would highly recommend them, and they have awesome pricing and great customer service.

EDIT: here's what they did for me: color matching + fitment
http://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss...730-shoot6.jpg
http://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss...728-shoot4.jpg
http://my350z.com/forum/members/dyss...727-shoot3.jpg
DTM :thumbup:



But on topic, wow im sorry to see all these cosmetic hick ups :/ hopefully everything works out for you.

I'll check out DTM. I did remove the bumper when I installed my ETS IC but I didn't noticed any fitment issues, like I said there is no play anywhere on the bumper. I will try to play with the hood adjustment as recommended. If that doesn't help ill redo the bumper install. Worst case i'll goto DTM.

Thank you for the advice and recommendations.

Where exactly are you looking @? I will take a look at this tomorrow. Can you please show thanks :)

I think it maybe my hood alignment because I have on 2 occasions tried to close my hood with tools in the hood compartment lol ;\

It's easy to fix, I've had my hood off numerous times and out it back on and it still perfectly aligned.

Two bolts on the hinge have a bit of play so you can move it a bit higher or lower to make it align properly... Should fit your prob
Em :)

Jase

Thanks will try this out tomorrow.