here's the story, i got in a front end collision with my 90 hatchback and just got it back from the body shop. they replaced the front bulkhead (part that holds the lights and radiator) and the new hood closes. the thing is, though, if i compare measurements between it and my 89 civic hatchback (which has never had an accident), the bulkhead is .5" too far in in the center, and gets straighter the closer to th sides you get. the shop is saying that as long as the parts join up, it's fine. i don't know though, .5" is a lot, i think, for the front end to be off.

 

When you look at the car can you tell that it is off?

 

well, the trim piece above the bumper sits slightly further in, but you can't really tell without measuring.

 

Is it really bothering you?

If so then take it back and tell them you want it fixed.

But put away that tape measure and look at it with your eyes.

 

I've never really seen a bodyshop job that wasn't a little off to the eye. When my Crx got backed by a lady in her jeep got new hood and fenders, but it was still a tad bit off. Probably not noticeable to anyone except me

 

this is exactly what i'm talking about. are you cool with it though? knowing that your crx is a little off?

 

It really bothered me at first, I'm pretty particular about my car stuff, but after a while I learned to live with it. I didn't mind and other people seemed not to notice or care so its all good.

 

could you please check out this thread and tell me what you think?

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=277789

 

hey you paid for something....go back and tell them to fix it