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XKR hood liner rubs against engine

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Old Feb 25, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by steve11
Why not just remove the hood liner altogether. The BMW guys do it all the time on Z3s and 4s as it interferes with strut braces and engine covers.
Heat = Paint Damage
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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Had the front engine mounts replaced. they were hooped allowing engine to flex up under load. Believe not rubbing anymore.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by XKRacer
Here we go, no problem to fit, a definate must to do with the hood off.


Looks great.... Hey guys how are the liners/decals holding up especially with the heat coming off the super charger
 
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Old Sep 19, 2014 | 07:42 PM
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I've had mine for about three years and no problems it's held up well
 
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Old Jun 10, 2015 | 04:23 PM
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Seems he is ill and may not be producing these anymore or is on hold for awhile....I was about to install my freshly done IC's and was like...Wait a minute.....Don't want those getting scuffed up....Perhaps just remove liner for now
 
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Old Jun 11, 2015 | 09:30 AM
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Sorry to say, Gonzo passed away a few months ago.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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That's very sad. I had no idea.
 
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