Poor hood fit at the nose

Discussion in 'Prospective Challenger Owners Forum' started by VLFjr, Nov 3, 2018.

  1. VLFjr

    VLFjr Member

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    I've noticed many Challengers have a raised front edge to the hood. It kind of ruins the lines, not to mention it will catch a lot of air and affect mileage. Is this a problem with the hood being flimsy or the latch, or does the nose tend to sag down?

    Verne
     
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    IntimidatorRT Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator

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    need a pic to see, I dont have that issue.
     
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    Just do a search for 2011 Challengers for sale and look at them. Most will show the issue.

    Verne
     
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    My hood has a raised edge since a suv knocked my front end off and the bodyshop ''fixed'' it. Mainly raised a little from about where the hoodlatch area is over to the right corner. I adjusted the hood stops but to no avail and I am too displeased with that shop to take it back for adjustment.
     
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    I take yours has one? I never noticed the separation being that bad. Do you have pics of yours we can see?
     
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    I don't have one yet. I just noticed it seems to be a fairly wide spread issue.
     
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    Mine nor my wife's has this issue. Never really noticed it before on other's Challengers.