Thinking of pulling the trigger on an ACR Voodoo but ....

[HOLLYWOOD1]

I walked away because there was a huge gap on the rear trunk lid and left rear fender where the light and rear deck meet. The gap was excessive and it looked like it could not be tightened up because both pieces were the cast composite.

Has anybody experienced this and do any of you guys out there know if this can be corrected? I opened up the trunk and it does not look like there is any way to move the rear tailgate over to the left as it looks like it is part of the rear trunk. I am not sure if the left rear quarter panel can be moved a bit to close this disgustingly huge gap.

The dealer said that they would talk to their body shop guys.

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[PDCjonny]

Picture no workie.

 

[VJR3]

Need a picture

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

sorry guys no pic.....should have used the phone but got caught up in the excitement....

 

[georgethedog]

sorry guys no pic.....should have used the phone but got caught up in the excitement....

From the looks of your "toy list" in your signature line you don't need another car anyway...

 

[racerjim]

that is a nice looking car at varsity but i can't believe they would let a new car leave the factory like that. If i had the cash id be on it.

check at eastside they have a nice (but slower) yellow srt in the showroom.

 

[KenricGTS]

Hopefully build quailty will improve with the new Gen.........all 4 Gens have lacked the build quailty that a 100k car should have

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

that is a nice looking car at varsity but i can't believe they would let a new car leave the factory like that. If i had the cash id be on it.

check at eastside they have a nice (but slower) yellow srt in the showroom.

Jim,
I could not believe the quality. My Gen 3 does not have any issues like this. Did you notice anything else wrong with the car. all I know is it is going to take a heck of a lot of work to get out the swirl marks.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

Hopefully build quailty will improve with the new Gen.........all 4 Gens have lacked the build quailty that a 100k car should have

Kenric, I totally agree with you.....you are absolutely bang on.....one thing, my Gen 3 sure did not have this type of build quality issues. Its stuff like this that drives me crazy. I hope they can adjust it....but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

From the looks of your "toy list" in your signature line you don't need another car anyway...

George...thats funny but I am always looking to add to the collection....My fave so far is the Sonic Blue Lightning with 500KMs....It really is a rocket for a truck. Way more nimble than the SRT's.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

Hopefully build quailty will improve with the new Gen.........all 4 Gens have lacked the build quailty that a 100k car should have

Kenric...I still want to get a FGT 06, 4 option car...black or tungsten.

 

[Vooodoo ACR]

I walked away because there was a huge gap on the rear trunk lid and left rear fender where the light and rear deck meet. The gap was excessive and it looked like it could not be tightened up because both pieces were the cast composite.

Has anybody experienced this and do any of you guys out there know if this can be corrected? I opened up the trunk and it does not look like there is any way to move the rear tailgate over to the left as it looks like it is part of the rear trunk. I am not sure if the left rear quarter panel can be moved a bit to close this disgustingly huge gap.

The dealer said that they would talk to their body shop guys.

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Try uploading your pic with tinypic.com because we can't see it. I don't have any panel fitment issues with my Vooodoo. I've attached a pic of the rear.

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[HOLLYWOOD1]

Try uploading your pic with tinypic.com because we can't see it. I don't have any panel fitment issues with my Vooodoo. I've attached a pic of the rear.

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Great pic now I can describe exactly where the problem is. It is the top of the left hand side vertical gap ending 3" to the left of the silver strip on the spoiler just on the lip of the trunk. I will take a pic of it on Monday and post it. I am not sure if this type of issue can be fixed otherwise it would have been corrected at the factory. The gap on your pic looks great so it is obviously not a casting problem.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

I couldn't get tinypic to work but did add an arrow on your pic where the problem was. saved it as a JPEG but now can't load it back onto the net. I could send you a PM though.

 

[PDCjonny]

I would like to see this picture, haven't noticed any unusual gaps on my '09 ACR.

 

[ROCKET62]

All of the body panels on the Viper are adjustable. ***** that the factory did not get it right before it got to the dealer.

 

[KWIK96]

I am in Calgary at the moment and if this is how the weather is, you must not drive much here

 

[Garron]

Great pic now I can describe exactly where the problem is. It is the top of the left hand side vertical gap ending 3" to the left of the silver strip on the spoiler just on the lip of the trunk. I will take a pic of it on Monday and post it. I am not sure if this type of issue can be fixed otherwise it would have been corrected at the factory. The gap on your pic looks great so it is obviously not a casting problem.

So the trunk is sticking out (toward the rear of the car) on the left side?

 

[georgethedog]

George...thats funny but I am always looking to add to the collection....My fave so far is the Sonic Blue Lightning with 500KMs....It really is a rocket for a truck. Way more nimble than the SRT's.

That "sonic blue" is a great color. Very cool truck!

 

[1HOTV10]

What number VoooDoo was it?

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

That "sonic blue" is a great color. Very cool truck!

Thanks George...it really is a ton of fun....when I said more nimble that the SRT's I meant the SRT trucks.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

What number VoooDoo was it?

1hotv10....It was number 8. I still may get it but was turned off at the quality. Maybe the whole trunk can be moved over 1/16 of an inch.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

So the trunk is sticking out (toward the rear of the car) on the left side?

Garron, I never noticed that but will go there on Monday morning and look at it and take a few pics. The gap was bad though but maybe it can be adjusted/compensated? From what I could see it could be a tough adjustment.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

All of the body panels on the Viper are adjustable. ***** that the factory did not get it right before it got to the dealer.

Rocket, I would really hope that this could be adjusted but it looks like it could be a tough call.

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

I am in Calgary at the moment and if this is how the weather is, you must not drive much here

KWIK96....the weather has been brutal with the snow not being melted by Chinooks this winter. For the first time I can remember the snow has stayed all winter with no meltage.......The season is short but the driving around here is incredible especially the run to Jasper from Calgary.....hwy 93 north. A great run.

 

[Chelseasnake]

there is a voodoo car for sale in toronto ontario at wellington motors, it looks good

 

[Garron]

Garron, I never noticed that but will go there on Monday morning and look at it and take a few pics. The gap was bad though but maybe it can be adjusted/compensated? From what I could see it could be a tough adjustment.

You have a lot of adjustment with the liftgate. The liftgate hinges on the body side use slotted bolt holes (Under the rear headliner). If you back off these nuts you will find you have a lot of movement. Just fully open the lifgate and with the nuts loose push (very) slightly (one hand) on the lifgate as if to open it past its limits. The liftgate will slide forward. If you let it relax on the shocks it will slide backwards.

The rear quarters have a lot of play in and out. If you take the bulb covers off there are two bolts you can loosen and push the panel in or out. Feel free to print this out and give it to them. (I am a Chrysler technician in Ontario)

This car just needs adjustment, just tell them you are interested if they fix it.

Garrett

 

[KenricGTS]

Kenric...I still want to get a FGT 06, 4 option car...black or tungsten.

You will not be disapointed if you get a Ford GT. Now with Fiat helping SRT I bet the build quailty will get better.....I hope

 

[HOLLYWOOD1]

there is a voodoo car for sale in toronto ontario at wellington motors, it looks good

Chelseasnake, I will call them on Monday.....thx buddy....

 

[gilly6993]

All the panels on my 09 ACR are good....my only issue is the headlight fit on one side isn't good....the light and rubber trim are a little higher than the surrounding bodywork compared to the other side....doesn't bother me too much.....