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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Oh...thanks to all for the welcome messages and feedback, too! :)
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Noticed the hood gap right away! Did you figure out what it was? Mexican assembly line? Hope it's a simple fix. Love my SS, how may other vehicles give you the oommph for the buck at 30 mpg on the hwy? And can put a child seat in the rear and still haul lots of gear?

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Old May 11, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Mine looks like this too. It's noticeable, especially at the top/middle of the fender.
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TAZ
Does the hood>fender gap look particularly large in these photos? (perhaps compared to your own HHR's...?)
Hard to tell but I still think your gap is bigger. Here is the closest shot I could find of mine to match your pic:


Old May 11, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by HillsdaleHHR
Hard to tell but I still think your gap is bigger. Here is the closest shot I could find of mine to match your pic:
It looks like the top of the fender is a little flat. It should have been curved more IMHO. It's not noticeable on your SS though...
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Welcome!
Fender/Door looks good, and I think nobody will notice the hood/fender difference at 120mph anyways........
Enjoy the ride, it is truly a specially put together package!
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Maybe alot are just jealous ! But there is a slight difference between the hood and door body line I think! Heck if it bothers you I would gladly trade !
Old May 11, 2009 | 10:51 PM
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Wink You might want to check if the hood is rubbing on your air filter box.

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If you like how your SS corners now, you should see how it handles with the TTR sway bar added.
The Brembo's are sweet, but the dust is as bad or worse as the stock caliper pads.
Don't sweat the lack of driving it much on your first day. This car will give you an itch to take long drives and longer rides on routine short trips. It is addictive.
One more thing, keep a close eye on the speedometer, you will be really surprised how quick this thing gets up to speed and you don't feel like you are doing 80 mph in that 45 zone.
And, when the occasional PT Loser comes up, your right foot just unconsciously wants to hit the gas and pass him in your dust.
Enjoy.
Old May 11, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by pappa_smurf
I had to increase the hood-fender gap to keep the hood off of the box. There is one spot in particular, look at the right rear/top corner.
What is this 'box' of which you speak?
Old May 11, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Also, can someone clue me in about "spotter" mirrors? WTH are they?

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