so i got a new carbon fiber VIS racing invader hood put on last night and i have about a half inch gap from the bottom of the hood to the top of my bumper Anybody have this problem before

 

didnt have that problem with my OEM style VIS CF on my 02 accord.
I knew that the Invader CF from VIS has always been like that, having a small gap between the hood and the rest of the car...
should have gone with SEIBON!

 

seibon was worse

 

are you kidding me???lol, IDK about comparing to other brand but between Seibon and VIS its way better, imo at least.

 

Hate to say it but you get what you pay for. VIS has had numerous fitment issues.

 

This thread is missing something.

 

picture????

 

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Wow that hood is

 

Ouch, that is a hell of a gap.

Is it just where the hood latch connects that keeps it from going down further?

Did you drop those hood alignment plugs in the engine bay? I dunno what they are called, but I dropped those on an old truck I had and had a better fit on the hood.

 

Like many have said, should have gone with Seibon.

Try adjusting your latch catch.

 

uncalled for Jim

 

 

only nissan owners may really catch the gap anyway.
go to most car shows and if the person doesnt own the car, they usually dont catch stuff like that.

 

LOL-yeah not like JUDGES wouldnt see that grand canyon gap or anything

OP-take the fitment as a sign-take off that hood!

 

That's what I would what to know. Is the latch assembly on the Z adjustable?

 

not sure has everybody else's just fit perfect not one persons come across and say they had the smae problem

 

Adjusting the latch catch is the most common adjustments needed for any car when installing an aftermarket hood. I've seen numerous threads on these forums about your same problem. MOST of the fitment issues you see with aftermarket hoods are due to improper installation.

OR
1.)you could do like the manufacture says and get PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION.
2.) get hood pins