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Old 04-23-2018, 03:19 PM
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Actually... the correct setting puts the lid level slightly lower than the bumper edge for aero reasons.
Old 04-23-2018, 03:22 PM
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In most of the photos, one side of the hood sits a little lower than the other - certainly not part of the original engineering. And that would be a matter of concern for me too. Fortunately it's common enough that it doesn't indicate some kind of previous collision damage.
Old 04-23-2018, 08:10 PM
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Guess I'm one of the lucky ones that doesn't have that problem........
Old 04-23-2018, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ADias
Actually... the correct setting puts the lid level slightly lower than the bumper edge for aero reasons.
Can't see it from driver's seat. Makes car go faster. That's win-win in my book!
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Old 04-24-2018, 12:03 AM
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Mine’s like that too. 2009 C2.
Old 04-24-2018, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by ogun228
You must have seen and /or closely checked out a ton to make that bold of a statement. TROLL!!!
Oh, and you need to take a pill or something!
Old 04-24-2018, 12:31 AM
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Lots of P-car people I know name their cars. I'd name this one "Snagglepuss" if it were mine--if I named my cars, which I don't. Usually.
Old 04-24-2018, 07:59 AM
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No problem here as well. Panel fit is fine.
Old 04-24-2018, 08:17 AM
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Interesting observation. No problem on either of mine, though one has a RUF bumper and the other a Vorsteiner and with the smile vents makes it virtually impossible to tell. Maybe that's your solution - add the 3rd center radiator and the smile vent.

Old 04-24-2018, 08:36 AM
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Is it possible this relates to removal of the front bumper cap for a respray?
Old 04-24-2018, 04:50 PM
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Re: the above comment I’ve had my front bumper off to clean out rad debris and there was no evidence of any damage to the bumper nor any ability to lower that part of the bumper when I reinstalled.
Old 04-24-2018, 07:54 PM
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Maybe it's an update on the .2's? Mine is even.
Old 04-24-2018, 10:33 PM
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Mine is low (2009 C2S).
Old 04-24-2018, 11:37 PM
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Mine seems fine

Old 04-25-2018, 10:41 PM
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Correct me if I am wrong, but is not the front bumper plastic and the hood and fenders metal (or aluminum hood in the case of a Turbo)...therefore they do look a bit different than the metal on metal in a 993....


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