FIXED: Hood gap issue b/c of strut bar, cusco brace | updated w/final pics & info Options

[snapshotgt]

Having this issue becuase of my cusco 2pt strut bar. First off, sorry for the poor pictures - low light and not much time:

Drivers side:




This brace:


Right hand, better condition:


On a side note:





Suggestions welcome for the hood gap.
I know some have been able to fix this issue.
Btw, the issue is becuase this bar is for a st205 (different hood).

Thanks-

[D-Man]

X2 W/ pressure2.

I'd trim out the inside of the hood a bit; it'll hold. (remove some of that insulation first!) also, when it comes down to a few MM, then grab some washers and secure them between the frame & the fender @ the bolts. (there's 3 under the hood there) and just a FEW MM isnt a noticible difference to flex the fender. Not a few inches, a few MM!! lol.

But please dont raise the hood in the rear. That'd look retarded as well as throw off the lining of the hood + fenders even more...

[snapshotgt]

mabye its cause u have a beast living in ur engine bay...

It not even close to touching the engine.

i would trim the bracing for the hood where it hits the bar.
its not a RWD drift machine.
dont raise the back of the hood.

But that would weaken the hood... and i'm not sure that's a good idea.
If i were to be raise in the back, it would just be a little bit. I'm not talking RWD drift machine amount.

X2 W/ pressure2.

I'd trim out the inside of the hood a bit; it'll hold. (remove some of that insulation first!) also, when it comes down to a few MM, then grab some washers and secure them between the frame & the fender @ the bolts. (there's 3 under the hood there) and just a FEW MM isnt a noticible difference to flex the fender. Not a few inches, a few MM!! lol.

But please dont raise the hood in the rear. That'd look retarded as well as throw off the lining of the hood + fenders even more...

I don't have the insulation, so thats not an issue. I've thought of putting washer where the 3 bolts are, but not sure how "good" it would look. I know you say mm of amount, but it would probably need more to make it worth it.