Had my GTS sort of slid into....

[Matt M PA]

I too have found that the tolerances varied a great deal on the Vipers. I am currently on my 3rd, and all I can figure is that the "hand-madeness" (is that a word?) is why they are not perfect. Heck, my 2000 Maxima SE has much, much better fit and finish.

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matt M, PA:
I too have found that the tolerances varied a great deal on the Vipers. I am currently on my 3rd, and all I can figure is that the "hand-madeness" (is that a word?) is why they are not perfect. Heck, my 2000 Maxima SE has much, much better fit and finish.
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Dear Good Buddy Matt,
So you say your Maxima has better fit and finish, ehhhhh?????
Answer youzzself dis.................
Can you pick up Chicks wit da Maxima?
Can you feel your testosterone level go down when in traffic next to a gorgeous blonde/redhead/brunette , when your buttuci is parked in da Nissan?
Do you find yourself being questioned if you are the same guy that delivered the Domino's Pizza the previous night, by innocent bystanders who see you park the car?
As I am sure the answers to these questions are ruining your Holiday Season, remember the Mantra of the Snake, " Other people always throw a FIT , as I am always the first to FINISH!!!!"

And that's all I need to hear from you anymore about " Fit and Finish!!"

 

[Matt M PA]

OUCH! Geez Bill, talk about a smack-down! But you know what? I love the Viper for what it is. My comment certainly was not an insult to Vipers or CAAP personel. It is the "character" of a hand built car that I was talking about, and how certain tolerences just can't be as tight due to the way they are built, versus the way "robots" build cars. I was at CAAP, the folks there were great, and in my opinion, they build the best performance car there is!

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Matt M, PA:
OUCH! Geez Bill, talk about a smack-down! But you know what? I love the Viper for what it is. My comment certainly was not an insult to Vipers or CAAP personel. It is the "character" of a hand built car that I was talking about, and how certain tolerences just can't be as tight due to the way they are built, versus the way "robots" build cars. I was at CAAP, the folks there were great, and in my opinion, they build the best performance car there is!
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Okay, Matt, you have been forgiven. Speaking of tolerances, I guess I can be tolerant of your behavior, and don't be bringing up the word character, cause I already nnoze yous iz one!@!!Gwanna be hard to smack you silly, when you fold so easy. Please look under the archives for the word " Smack,smackmeister, smackdaddy, Kalifonia Smackbro's," and you will find a listing for P. Mumford & K. Adelberg. Take your time and learn "Gr****opper," and get back with me when you have become SmackMouth Matt!!! I luv you man, now go and sin no more.

 

[GTS Dean]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by JG:
...I could have sworn the gap line on the rear quarter panel where it meets the rest of the car was a bit closer on the side where I got nailed (driver side) than the other side- even before this incident happended....

But now I'm a bit paranoid that the panel actually got "pushed" in a bit- very little gap in one spot.
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The gap at the quarter panel/roof panel interface can be adjusted slightly. Pop the rear hatch and reach up underneath, about 2-3" outboard of the seam, feel for two or three hex fasteners (I think they are 10mm) and loosen them up. Lay a strip of masking or electrical tape down each side of the seam, then push the inner edges down to protect the paint. Use a plastic trim stick to wedge it open, adjust the gap, then retighten the bolts and remove the tape.