My CC plates damaged my hood

[Morpheusgpr]

I just noticed today after having my CC plates installed a month or more ago that after the install the shop did not check to ensure clearance and now I have two gouges out of the underside of my hood from the bolt that sticks up out of the CC plates.


It took a good chunk of fiberglass out of each side

 

[fiveofanatic]

I've seen Koni's do this, too. Break out the Dremel!

 

[Morpheusgpr]

So I should have someone grind the tops of the long metal studs down so it more then clears?

 

[Morpheusgpr]

By the way its running on Bilsteins since you mentioned Koni I thought that might be of interest.

 

[TXSnakeCharmer]

That's the reason you use spacers which are generally included with the CC plates, so it doesnt hit the hood. Sounds like a poor install.

 

[DaFly]

i had the same problem. i just used my cut off tool and cut down the studs just above the nuts. and i've had no problems since.

 

[chrisbudl1]

I had to use spacers on mine. I sure am glad I didn't try to shut the hood before I noticed. I would try to find some spacers to use before you go cutting. good luck

 

[Morpheusgpr]

I think it had spacers. Needless to say I doubt the install shop will get my return buisness after all this. The other wonderful thing they did was they did not tighten my locking lug nuts down and I lost one so they had to buy me a new set.