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TwentyTen2SSRS · 08-04-2017, 11:40 PM

Not sure what happened here.. or when or how.

I've had my hood sit either above the bumper line or below when messing with the bumper stops under the hood near radiator shroud, however I have not had the figment and body lines he off.

What I did do recently is switch from CAI Intake to RotoFab (not one to usually say this, but I noticed a difference and I was a loyal CAI fan) and am thinking, since Intake is on driver side that maybe that is sitting too high causing this issue. Not sure.

In any event, here's some pics to show each side. I've tried raising bumpers on passenger side and lowering on drivers side and still can't seem to make it fit right.

Granted, it's not noticeable to naked eye (looks worse on pics) but like us all, I know it's there.

Any help in troubleshooting is appreciated -

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TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-05-2017, 10:14 PM

Looks like it's the cai causing this. I would remove the cai and modify that instead of trying to make the car adapt to the cai.

You could also adjust the latch on the front support if you like.

I like the paint , is that PPG "Prizmatique"?

TwentyTen2SSRS · 08-08-2017, 11:24 PM

Thanks I can't figure it out the CAI is all the way in and flush how it should fit, confirmed with roto fab as well. I may just leave it as it's not very noticeable unless looking for it.

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Stewart · 08-09-2017, 08:53 AM

Post some pics of that awesome looking car.

SSEssence · 08-09-2017, 10:26 AM

you can use the little rubber bumpers when you open the hood to raise it a bit to flush it out.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-09-2017, 08:32 PM

If the hood was flush before the cai then it's obviously the cai that's causing the misalignment. An old trick is to put some chalk on the cai high spots then close the hood. Open the hood again and if the cai is rubbing on the underside of the hood the chalk will transfer where ever it's touching the cai. Then just slowly trim the high spots down until the hood sits flush again. Or remount the cai and see if it was in how it's mounted that may be causing it.

sbubbaklein · 08-09-2017, 09:39 PM

make sure your hood hinges are lubed up and that the hinge isn't binding

Arogg · 08-10-2017, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Looks like it's the cai causing this. I would remove the cai and modify that instead of trying to make the car adapt to the cai.

You could also adjust the latch on the front support if you like.

I like the paint , is that PPG "Prizmatique"?

Im thinking its a wrap, not paint...

TwentyTen2SSRS · 08-14-2017, 06:14 PM

Not a wrap - well the CF is obviously

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TwentyTen2SSRS · 08-14-2017, 06:15 PM

Thanks guys I'll try the chalk trick and see whats up. Don't usually ever have an issue

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PJMZL1 · 08-15-2017, 05:21 AM

Make sure the box is seated properly on the underside pin.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 08-17-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PJMZL1

Make sure the box is seated properly on the underside pin.

This too

TwentyTen2SSRS · 10-06-2017, 11:38 PM

Thanks guys I think gonna have to take Intake out and re install

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08-04-2017, 11:40 PM	#1
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Hood not sitting flush? Help? Not sure what happened here.. or when or how. I've had my hood sit either above the bumper line or below when messing with the bumper stops under the hood near radiator shroud, however I have not had the figment and body lines he off. What I did do recently is switch from CAI Intake to RotoFab (not one to usually say this, but I noticed a difference and I was a loyal CAI fan) and am thinking, since Intake is on driver side that maybe that is sitting too high causing this issue. Not sure. In any event, here's some pics to show each side. I've tried raising bumpers on passenger side and lowering on drivers side and still can't seem to make it fit right. Granted, it's not noticeable to naked eye (looks worse on pics) but like us all, I know it's there. Any help in troubleshooting is appreciated - Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

08-05-2017, 10:14 PM	#2
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	Looks like it's the cai causing this. I would remove the cai and modify that instead of trying to make the car adapt to the cai. You could also adjust the latch on the front support if you like. I like the paint , is that PPG "Prizmatique"? __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

08-08-2017, 11:24 PM	#3
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Thanks I can't figure it out the CAI is all the way in and flush how it should fit, confirmed with roto fab as well. I may just leave it as it's not very noticeable unless looking for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

08-09-2017, 08:53 AM	#4
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Post some pics of that awesome looking car. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

08-09-2017, 10:26 AM	#5
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	you can use the little rubber bumpers when you open the hood to raise it a bit to flush it out. __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-09-2017, 08:32 PM	#6
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,262	If the hood was flush before the cai then it's obviously the cai that's causing the misalignment. An old trick is to put some chalk on the cai high spots then close the hood. Open the hood again and if the cai is rubbing on the underside of the hood the chalk will transfer where ever it's touching the cai. Then just slowly trim the high spots down until the hood sits flush again. Or remount the cai and see if it was in how it's mounted that may be causing it. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

08-09-2017, 09:39 PM	#7
sbubbaklein Drives: early 2011 Camaro convertible Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: House Springs, Mo Posts: 2,001 View My Garage	make sure your hood hinges are lubed up and that the hinge isn't binding __________________ Early 2011 LT Convertible, ZL1 bumper, hood, side skirts, belly pan and wheels, Truecarbon ECF hood extractor, K&N CAI, Elite catch can, Big Worm Bow Tie emblems, Jacfab bracket, Vitesse TC, BMR strut brace, BMR tunnel brace, NPP exhaust

08-14-2017, 06:14 PM	#9
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Not a wrap - well the CF is obviously Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

08-14-2017, 06:15 PM	#10
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Thanks guys I'll try the chalk trick and see whats up. Don't usually ever have an issue Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)

08-15-2017, 05:21 AM	#11
PJMZL1 Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 274	Make sure the box is seated properly on the underside pin. __________________ 2015 ZL1 M6

10-06-2017, 11:38 PM	#13
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,972 View My Garage	Thanks guys I think gonna have to take Intake out and re install Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Cold Air Inductions CAI • Stainless Power LT's with HFC's • Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back • APEX Scoop and WW Relocation Kit • VMAX Ported Throttle Body • Custom Dyno Tune • Pfadt 1.25" Lowering Springs • ZL1 Rims on 275 front 315 Rear • custome underlay vinyl wrap • Anvil Spoiler • heritage grill • APR Front Splitter • Custom Emblempros emblems • ZL1 Side Skirts • 416.5 whp 410 torque (CURRENTLY) Up Next: BTR Stage 3 Cam and supporting mods (in garage now)