What did you do to your X308 Today?
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Safi, did you ever figure out the trunk lid corner lifting issue? My car was the same way when I bought it, only it was the driver's side corner that was high on mine. I replaced the trunklid to eliminate some hail damage, and spent an inordinate amount of time making sure that corner was down when I was lining the panel up. It looked great for about a week, and then the corner started coming up again slowly, and now it's right back to being super high again. I'm thinking I need to shim the hole in the hinge maybe? Or get a new hinge? All I can figure is that the hole in the hinge may be wallowed out and vibration is causing the forward bolt to slowly slide up and let the trunklid corner rise. I really want to get this fixed, it looked SO much better when it was in its proper place.
Safi, did you ever figure out the trunk lid corner lifting issue? My car was the same way when I bought it, only it was the driver's side corner that was high on mine. I replaced the trunklid to eliminate some hail damage, and spent an inordinate amount of time making sure that corner was down when I was lining the panel up. It looked great for about a week, and then the corner started coming up again slowly, and now it's right back to being super high again. I'm thinking I need to shim the hole in the hinge maybe? Or get a new hinge? All I can figure is that the hole in the hinge may be wallowed out and vibration is causing the forward bolt to slowly slide up and let the trunklid corner rise. I really want to get this fixed, it looked SO much better when it was in its proper place.
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Bringing back page 2!
Safi, did you ever figure out the trunk lid corner lifting issue? My car was the same way when I bought it, only it was the driver's side corner that was high on mine. I replaced the trunklid to eliminate some hail damage, and spent an inordinate amount of time making sure that corner was down when I was lining the panel up. It looked great for about a week, and then the corner started coming up again slowly, and now it's right back to being super high again. I'm thinking I need to shim the hole in the hinge maybe? Or get a new hinge? All I can figure is that the hole in the hinge may be wallowed out and vibration is causing the forward bolt to slowly slide up and let the trunklid corner rise. I really want to get this fixed, it looked SO much better when it was in its proper place.
Safi, did you ever figure out the trunk lid corner lifting issue? My car was the same way when I bought it, only it was the driver's side corner that was high on mine. I replaced the trunklid to eliminate some hail damage, and spent an inordinate amount of time making sure that corner was down when I was lining the panel up. It looked great for about a week, and then the corner started coming up again slowly, and now it's right back to being super high again. I'm thinking I need to shim the hole in the hinge maybe? Or get a new hinge? All I can figure is that the hole in the hinge may be wallowed out and vibration is causing the forward bolt to slowly slide up and let the trunklid corner rise. I really want to get this fixed, it looked SO much better when it was in its proper place.
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As there doesan't seem to be a follow up on this, I will add my tuppence worth ;o))
Judging by the photo, I would suggest that the missalignement has been caused during opening and possibly in strong winds.
You only have the corner lifted on the left pass. side and the shut lines seem OK so, the only adjustment needed will be at the hinge mounting....not at the boot/trunk panel mounting but the hinge mounting to the body uner the rear parcel shelf.
You will need to remove back panel of boot/trunk interior to properly gain access to it.
Check for operation and security and if necessary add spacers to the hinge mounting screws to physically position the hinge itself a little lower so the trunk lid sits flush.
A little jiggery pokery and all will be well ;o)
To test for gaps around the seal, I cut up a sheet of A4 into strips about 1.5" wide, place on seal and close lid and try to pull out strip.
A firm grip and it's OK, if it slides too easily, the boot/trunk lid catch arm may need adjusting downwards to effect a tighter seal.
Of course, if seal looks a bit worn or perished, replace it.
These lids should not be slammed down as a lot of people tend to do....let it drop under it's own weight and then press from the top to make sure it has closed.
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It wasn't today, but I have just gotten the time to share this
briefly...
I put a set of 255-40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super-Sports on the
XJR. I had a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in the same
size, but returned them to Michelin within 30 days under
Michelin's Promise Plan.
I thought they rode beautifully, but the turn in lost its sharpness,
which was a compromise I decided not to live with. I can
list a few more problems, but moving right along...
(if people
would like, I can write up reviews comparing the tires, but
I'm very busy until the end of this week)
The Super Sport has 90% of the ride comfort, more grip, and
the turn-in and steering feel are brilliant. Remember, these are
the tires that actually made their debut with the Ferrari 458 Italia.
Since the Ferrari was due to be released before the PSS was, Ferrari
made a deal with Michelin to release the car with PSS tires, but since
PSS had yet to be officially released, they were branded as Michelin
Pilot Sport PS2. A tire which, in our size, is substantially more expensive,
and one which lasts considerably fewer miles.
Attached are some photos.
Ian
briefly...
I put a set of 255-40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super-Sports on the
XJR. I had a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus in the same
size, but returned them to Michelin within 30 days under
Michelin's Promise Plan.
I thought they rode beautifully, but the turn in lost its sharpness,
which was a compromise I decided not to live with. I can
list a few more problems, but moving right along...
(if people
would like, I can write up reviews comparing the tires, but
I'm very busy until the end of this week)
The Super Sport has 90% of the ride comfort, more grip, and
the turn-in and steering feel are brilliant. Remember, these are
the tires that actually made their debut with the Ferrari 458 Italia.
Since the Ferrari was due to be released before the PSS was, Ferrari
made a deal with Michelin to release the car with PSS tires, but since
PSS had yet to be officially released, they were branded as Michelin
Pilot Sport PS2. A tire which, in our size, is substantially more expensive,
and one which lasts considerably fewer miles.
Attached are some photos.
Ian
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