Take a picture so we can see how bad it is

 

Will try but I can only lay it on top as if I bolt any bolts it looks all crooked.

 

has your car ever been in a front end accident or damage?

 

I know with the Titan one, you have to cut off a stud. Maybe that's what's getting in the way?

 

I had to trim mine a little for a proper fit.

 

That is not what i wanted to hear so how do you trim Carbon Fiber.

I will try and take a picture tomorrow.

 

I have one of the first of these in my red car. I have never seen anyone with a TiTek unit have trouble with the installation. Sorry for your troubles. Here's a pic of mine circa 2007:

Ken.

 

You may need to cut off a stud as others have said. Ken's car doesn't have it, but many do.

Steve K.

 

^^^x2
put mine on the other day and had to cut the stud off to fit

 

I didn't have to cut a stud, but I one of my bolt holes was not placed quite properly, required a bit of forcing the fitment...

 

In the end we need to see some pix to see whats going on with the one you bought.

 

I just picked up one of these from MVP I would like to see pictures of your problem, this thread will come in handy when I install mine.

 

+1 interested in getting one myself. what stud is everyone talking about?

 

I bought the one from MVP which looks exactly like the one Ken posted, bolted right on with no modifaction.

 

The stud is used for mounting the factory overflow bottle/radiator expansion tank.

Its easy to take of with a small hacksaw or dremmel.

 

I feel your pain OP. Mine didn't fit for shit. I had to shave the edges on mine so that it would fit, and the holes STILL wouldn't line up for the bolts. There has been NO front end damage either on my car. It is what it is. Hope you get your panel on as easily as possible!

 

Well its been pretty cold where I live so no picture yet but I promise to take one as soon as it warms up a bit.

As for my car, that I know has never had any front end collision. Well again yesterday I tried the install and could not at all get the Piece to lie flat to screw in the bolts.

So far I really do think that the stud is causing the problem what is the easiest tool to rent or buy to solve this issue as I have never taken a stud out and don't want to mess up anything.

 

If you wiggle the stud with pliers left n right it will brake off due to heat friction created leaving small hole which is going to be covered anyways:/

 

Cool thanks for the tip will take a picture when I do this and hopefully when I get it finally installed.

 

I used a small hacksaw. I just put a few layers of thick duct tape to the body first to avoid any undue scratches.

 

Mission Accomplished!


Pics:

I had to remove the bolt for the radiator plate to fit properly.

 

Sweet... I'm digging that radiator plate!

 

Thanks it took me like 3 day's for the install in this cold weather but the bolt was the issue once I removed it the install went a lot smoother.

 

sorry for the one year thread revival but i just installed mine and drilled a hole for that little stud that pokes out HOWEVER does anyones High A/C cap touch the bottom plate? my hood holder thingy pops off sometimes due to it not sitting right.

 

Merry Christmas bump! Just got mine and itching to install it. It does not seem to want to fit properly.

Is this the part you guys are cutting?

 

When my friend and I installed our CF Cooling Plates, we both did it different ways. He left the stud, but drilled a hole where the stud touches the CF Cooling plate so that he can fully return his car back to 100% stock if he wishes, as once you cut that stud off you can't put bolt on the stock overflow bottle (He is 100% stock minus some engine dress up). I decided to remove it on my car instead for a more cleaner look. If you decide to grind it off, make sure to put thick layers of duct tape around the surrounding area. Yes, that is what you cut off Rightcoast.

 

Thanks for the reply. I think the only option seems to be cutting this so I will likely be doing it today.