So a question for you guys. The rubber seal that is in the engine area on the fenders that seals the hoodlines when closed, is the rubber supposed to slip OVER the hood edge or curl under? Mine appears to be about half and half. The rubber is very pliable and soft but perhaps a track to getting it to do it.

Chris

 

should be under. closing the hood too quickly might push the seal out - air is being pushed out by the hood closing quickly and that air could push the seal enough to stick out when the hood is closed, or the force of the hood closing might pop the seal out. I always rest the hood down, then push it shut (slow but firm press), and I've never had a problem with the seal sticking out.

 

thanks for the tip! I'll try it.

 

How come we don't have a FAQ? This and the oil question have been asked numerous times before. We need to make it easier for new and potential owners to get answers to these kind of questions.

 

That'd be great!

 

I'll make this a sticky until we compile some links. When the links are compiled, I'll make that the FAQ/sticky.

Please report back whether or not my suggestion helped so we can have the info for the FAQ!

 

So I practiced a bit, I dropped the hood from only about 4" up and seals were perfect. Think I was dropping from too high before.

CHris

 

You shouldn't even have to drop it at all. Just lower the hood and let it rest in place. Then press down to make it latch. It doesn't take much force and won't damage the hood, and you don't have to worry about any damage elsewhere from the jolt of being dropped. Just my suggestion!

 

The manual actually says to drop the hood or trunk lid when it starts falling from it's own weight. I see what you're saying, my concern tho is pressing on the hood could distort (it's alum right).

Chris

 

Not to mention the soft paint.

 

I'm willing to bet the hood and paint are subjected to a lot more force at high speeds than the slight press it takes to close the hood These cars aren't that fragile!

 

telum I'll give your way a try, you do realize this means I'll always have to carry an appropriate microfiber towel in a sealed (and dust free ) plastic bag to keep from leaving a palm print in this gorgeous nero metallic paint!

 

Just throwing out suggestions! I used to drop my hood but started pressing it shut. If you don't drop from high enough, it doesn't latch properly so you have to drop it again (from even higher) or press it shut anyway. I figured I'd just press from the get-go. I've never had any issues with it myself, but everyone has their own way of doing things!

 

no worries from me on that score! I'm always open to suggestions!

 

I disagree, just noticed an abrasion on the car which must have occurred by someone standing too close. The paint work on this is extremely delicate.

Its an eyesore.