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NeedsBoostt · 03-05-2018, 10:50 PM

Looking for recommendations on how to improve fitment. I know aftermarket parts will have not great fitment but it would be nice to fix it so it doesn’t come less than 1mm from my quarter panel and hit both taillights... let me know if you guys have any solutions

Brink · 03-05-2018, 11:09 PM

Is this a CF trunk? I don't have any advice to offer, just want to clarify what part is being discussed.

NRXRaptor · 03-05-2018, 11:39 PM

Can't think of anything beyond not tightening the bolts that secure it to the hinge and wiggling the trunk until you get optimal fitment. Then, tighten them down

NeedsBoostt · 03-05-2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brink

Is this a CF trunk? I don't have any advice to offer, just want to clarify what part is being discussed.

Yes my bad

NeedsBoostt · 03-05-2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

Can't think of anything beyond not tightening the bolts that secure it to the hinge and wiggling the trunk until you get optimal fitment. Then, tighten them down

Ah dang okay, I’ve tried that, I’ll try it again but it didn’t help my situation when I tried it

jpmahoney · 03-06-2018, 12:28 PM

What trunk is this? VISRacing?

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Dadhawk · 03-06-2018, 12:34 PM

Complete aside for @Tcoat and @cjd but for some reason when I saw this thread I thought I would see this.

Leonardo · 03-06-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Complete aside for @Tcoat and @cjd but for some reason when I saw this thread I thought I would see this.

Is this what guys are talking about when they say they want their setup "flush"?

Dadhawk · 03-06-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

Can't think of anything beyond not tightening the bolts that secure it to the hinge and wiggling the trunk until you get optimal fitment. Then, tighten them down

That's pretty much the best you can do to get the fit right, unless its something you can trim. You can also use spacers to help keep the sides aligned. Some type of plastic or the like that is the right thickness.

I haven't looked but can you tighten the bolts when closed?

Sapphireho · 03-06-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Complete aside for @Tcoat and @cjd but for some reason when I saw this thread I thought I would see this.

Ways to get banned #2434.

Brink · 03-06-2018, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Complete aside for @Tcoat and @cjd but for some reason when I saw this thread I thought I would see this.

Is there a post of the day contest somewhere? Because this is how you win post of the day.

NeedsBoostt · 03-06-2018, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Complete aside for @Tcoat and @cjd but for some reason when I saw this thread I thought I would see this.

Lol

Sad but true. Flush fitment

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Originally Posted by jpmahoney

What trunk is this? VISRacing?

Yes VIS Racing AMS

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That's pretty much the best you can do to get the fit right, unless its something you can trim. You can also use spacers to help keep the sides aligned. Some type of plastic or the like that is the right thickness.

I haven't looked but can you tighten the bolts when closed?

Where is the appropriate space to put spacers? On the hinges/bracket between the trunk didn't do anything really

Dadhawk · 03-06-2018, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedsBoostt

Where is the appropriate space to put spacers? On the hinges/bracket between the trunk didn't do anything really

I was really thinking in the gaps on each side between the trunk and the fenders to keep it even, then it occurred to me that won't help if you have to open the trunk to tighten the bolts.

NeedsBoostt · 03-06-2018, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I was really thinking in the gaps on each side between the trunk and the fenders to keep it even, then it occurred to me that won't help if you have to open the trunk to tighten the bolts.

Oh I see what you mean. Yeah unfortunately Id have to tighten it down first... Thanks though.

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Brink Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Drives: 2017 BRZ Location: CA Posts: 665 Thanks: 200 Thanked 392 Times in 236 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is this a CF trunk? I don't have any advice to offer, just want to clarify what part is being discussed.

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