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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 02:58 AM
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[Q] Carbon Fiber OEM Trunk

I recently bought one of these and i'm having trouble trying to make it fit properly like it does not want to close like it is supposed to..it looks like something it is not letting it close all the way..it states that you must have to remove the shocks/springs for proper fitment? any help would be appreciated it thanks

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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Post some pictures.
It's entirely possible that it's the trunk's quality\build that doesn't let it fit properly.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:36 PM
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i know this isnt the best pic buy i'm kind of tired of putting it and taking it out to find out what causes it not to close properly..they stated that some trunks/hatches may have springs or shocks that must be removed for proper fitment from here..dont know if that is true

http://oi54.tinypic.com/2wnag4y.jpg
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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what ^ said
I have a hood and it was fun getting that to fit properly but still some things are off.. this was on both my 8's. (above Luckyboii69)

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:46 PM
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it's a crap-on creations trunk, what did you expect?
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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oooh yea... the carbon creations or ED stuff is not nice on the fitment.. just saw a MS body kit from ED and the fitment is waaaaaaay bad has to get a load of corrections.. lots of work there..

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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 03:58 PM
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Make sure you put the latch on the correct way. It is really easy to put it on the trunk backwards..and it will keep the trunk from closing..otherwise it is just crappy fitment
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Make sure you put the latch on the correct way. It is really easy to put it on the trunk backwards..and it will keep the trunk from closing..otherwise it is just crappy fitment
ahhh great. the latch is fine..still does not close..i went to a body shop and they want to charge me 180 for the trunk and the spoiler
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckyboii69
the latch is fine..still does not close..

Just tape it up...lol
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by monchie
Just tape it up...lol
i made it fit..i had to remove the shocks but it leaves some gaps..like on both sides there is a big gap..i wonder what would happen if it rains..water will probably go through
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Luckyboii69
i made it fit..i had to remove the shocks but it leaves some gaps..like on both sides there is a big gap..i wonder what would happen if it rains..water will probably go through

I don't know...maybe try to put some long rubber gaskets were the openings are, glue them up from the inside, and see what happens, if you know what i mean...
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 02:55 PM
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so this is how it looks.

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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Oh. Wow.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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that's crazy; did you get the right trunk? heat gun that until it fits the body properly if you put it in right
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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the trunk fits and closes with the shocks removed..thats the only thing i had to remove..oh i have to remove the bottom part of the MS spoiler 'cause it doesnt fit on the trunk for some reason..so i have that removed as well
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:45 PM
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All carbon errythang!
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 01:43 AM
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lol yeah..still more to go..i got the cf fuel lid but i broke it so i ended up getting a new one..side skirt..door handles..mirrors..the interior is all cf..more pics


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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 11:26 AM
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Man, that looks great.
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