orlando628

so i finally got my cf hood but i dont know how to adjust the latch someone please help me it a dumb question how do you adjust the latch on these car it not like honda - -

montgb

iTrader: (7)

What do you mean, "adjust the latch"? When I installed my CF hood, you could adjust the fitment, but the catch for the latch is fixed.

Is the issue that the hood isn't latching when you close it? In my experience, you have to close the hood with some force to get it to stay.

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

Yes, please clarify - are you talking about the front hood release? I don't think it matters, but did you get a Seibon?

Javier

orlando628

im sry. well when i try to close the hood it wouldnt close yea i have a seibon cf hood is there way to adjust the catch or latch w.e it called. the hood release is fine it just it wont close compeleltely like lock =(

montgb

iTrader: (7)

And you've tried to slam it closed? Go ahead if you haven't, it won't hurt anything. Also, make sure the hood is centered properly.

iSuxeL

iTrader: (21)

How can anyone be so off on installing a hood? Sorry I dont mean to bash but this is as easy as it gets.

orlando628

i kno i kno i just never decided to slam it closed = / loli feel like it delicate. i say the samething isuxel i cant believe im struggling putting a hood on - -imma try to slam it tonyt i'll let u guys kno the result tonyt

plusone

hmms. wierd i never had the problem of it not closing.. i just have a problem opening it bc it was off by like half a mm. lols. but hm try re aligning it or pull the lock catch from inside the car then push it down? suggestion only dont know if it will work or not. but wouldnt hurt right?

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

The striker has to be transferred from the stock hood. As such, it's held in by two bolts. There is room for the striker to be adjusted a few mm to each side, but it really shouldn't affect the hood's closing.

Javier

DoHwan

I have a seibon cf hood too... just slam and if it doesn't slam again. It's hecka hard to close the stupid thing. It's easier to slam it from a short distance from closing so don't try to slam it from way up high. hope that helps.

orlando628

ooo damn i didnt want to abuse it guess imma have to get physical lol

montgb

iTrader: (7)

The Seibon hood can be a bit tricky - a lot adjustment needs to be made to get it to line up properly. But I guess it's all relative, depending on your techincal ability.

illmike

iTrader: (5)

ummm...did you unblot the latch from the old hood and bolt it onto the cf one?

orlando628

no i havent tried that either = /

illmike

iTrader: (5)

well thats why its not closing...you need to take off the latch from the stock hood and bolt it onto the carbon fiber one.