spursmaddave Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have seen 370z's with badly fitting bonnets that actually rub paint off when you open them As said if it had been bumped there would be more obvious pointers that that 3mm gap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveparkin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Also, Nissan put stickers on the underside of the bonnet - mine is a 313, and it has a black one about the refrigerant in the a/c, and another white one with a Nissan hologram and the VIN number on it. The top edge of the bumper also has the hologram/VIN sticker, as do both of the door shut areas and the underside of the bootlid. If these are present, it is very unlikely (but not impossible) that it has been repaired and the repairer replaced the stickers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 Also, Nissan put stickers on the underside of the bonnet - mine is a 313, and it has a black one about the refrigerant in the a/c, and another white one with a Nissan hologram and the VIN number on it. The top edge of the bumper also has the hologram/VIN sticker, as do both of the door shut areas and the underside of the bootlid. If these are present, it is very unlikely (but not impossible) that it has been repaired and the repairer replaced the stickers... That is very useful info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If it has been in a shunt I would have thought if you look hard enough you will see other signs of repair because if a bodyshop left the bonnet fitting like that then chances are there are other give-away clues. My inclination would be towards the need for adjustment - as suggested above ^^^^ +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks fine to me. As others have said, if it had been in an accident then there normally would have been more tell tale signs - like replaced panels under the front slam panel, maybe creases in panels which shoudlnt be there. Over spray... little bits like that. Also as for HPi clear... well, that definitely isnt a guarantee its not been in an accident. Ive bought 2 vehicles I knew were smashed up as i bought them in that condition as insurance write offs. Then I repaired them, HPi checked and both came up clean. Very often HPi seems lax on updating their database. If your having an AA inspection like you mentioned then they are very good and normally will pick up on any accident evidence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 You have pm with more under bonnet pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 You have pm with more under bonnet pics RESPECT-A-MENTAAYYY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentech Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Just been looking at old pics of my '57 Zed to confirm what I already knew. Definitely a wider gap on the near side. One of those things that bugs you when you know it's there but no one else would ever notice. Visible in the first two pics here viewtopic.php?f=34&t=16938 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragon Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Mine is spot on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have been a bit absent, but I have friends there if I can be of any assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have been a bit absent, but I have friends there if I can be of any assistance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH 370z Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I have been a bit absent, but I have friends there if I can be of any assistance Hi Jim I am still alive, but getting balder with alot of hair pulling! Hahah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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