Do all the S650s have this gap in the front on the hood?

[SmoothButter]

Went to view some in person, is this normal?

(Sorry maybe not the best photo)

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[Doug Watson]

Pretty much as mine has a gap also.

 

[Q6543]

I wouldn’t even call that a gap, that’s top down view correct? The hood to front bumper cover?
Looks perfect

 

[R3tro GT]

I don't

 

[MidLifeCoyote]

That's how mine looks. Mine is filled in with the weather stripping under it.

 

[SmoothButter]

Great thanks! I was standing right over it

 

[RaceRedder]

Not all, but many. The Mustang panel gaps are still a thing.

 

[Wiley Marmot]

Looks normal (compared to mine) to me.

 

[Grabber1]

Is it the same on both sides and is the gap uniform in width? In order to review this gap, a photo of the entire length of the hood would be needed on both sides.

 

[viking805fan]

I have the same gap. You can see it on this video as well. Its not too noticeable.

 

[Kitulu]

I just measured mine. Both are a uniform 1/8th".

 

[JJZ_109]

so this is your criteria for buying a car? How large or small the gaps are? jeez,

 

[LoneRanger57]

Nope mine is tighter and even on both sides

 

[MAT1955]

@SmoothButter .... looks the same as my 2024 GT premium convertible. I don't mind a bit of a gap as long as it's basically consistent. If the Mustang is tracked or you if have a convertible, allowing for a bit of body flex is IMO good. Most people don't buy Mustangs do drive to church or try to impress people at the yacht club. Mustangers buy them to scare the $hit out of themselves and harass BMWs, Porches and any other snooty car drivers out there. The roar of the Mustang's exhaust silences barking dogs as they know the author of that roar IS actually dangerous. We drive them because they are one of the last blasts of excitement out there for a reasonable price. I have had three Mustangs all with slightly different "gaps". All drove like a rat on fire, sounded like a banshee and all three are still on the road giving other drivers a ton of fun......Respectfully, have a $hit load of fun with your Mustang and leave the gap measuring to the Genesis crowd.

 

[Gregs24]

If the Mustang is tracked or you if have a convertible, allowing for a bit of body flex is IMO good.

Seriously, if the panel gaps need to be wider for body flex you are driving a jelly not a Mustang!

And the gap the OP is showing will never be affected by that anyway as it is just plastic trim on the front of the car!

Complete rubbish I'm afraid. Panel gap is important and to criticise somebody for wanting a well built car is just trolling. Of course the OP, and me too for that matter, want our car put together well, why wouldn't you? Accepting shoddy build quality has been a problem in the US car industry for years, nothing to be proud of!

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