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Our new 18 R seems to have correct panel alignment.

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First 350 I've seen that the bumpers fit correctly. Anyone else with an 18 experience an improvement over previous model years?
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First 350 I've seen that the bumpers fit correctly. Anyone else with an 18 experience an improvement over previous model years?
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LOL just in time for the model to end its run.
 

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Just wait till its sit awhile or driven some. I've seen new 16 and 17's that were flush and just sitting on the showroom floor for several months started to get a little gap. Also after driven awhile. I'm sure nothing was upgraded but hope I'm wrong cause then maybe we could get an actual fix that stays permanent.
 

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I would say it's hit or miss. My 16 R has no panel issues. My 16 Track Pack however, yup had it bad. Fenders, rear and front bumpers of and the trunk.
 

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Just wait till its sit awhile or driven some. I've seen new 16 and 17's that were flush and just sitting on the showroom floor for several months started to get a little gap. Also after driven awhile. I'm sure nothing was upgraded but hope I'm wrong cause then maybe we could get an actual fix that stays permanent.
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My rear panel gaps were perfect when the car was delivered but after about 250-300 miles it has sagged.
 

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My car’s rear bumper (July ‘17 build) was set pretty well too, but it has dropped noticeably in the 2k miles I’ve driven it. It’s not horrible, though. That said, the car is a dark color so the gap appears less than it would otherwise. At about 1/8'' at the very rear, the gap is about twice of what it should be.
 
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Mine was pretty good too when it showed. Still is decent, but I did some work to prevent droop
 

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Mine has drooped slightly, as has everyone's I expect, but I never notice it in day to day use. It isn't an issue for me.
 
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Our 16 was terrible right from the start. Hopefully this one stays a little truer.
 

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"An opportunity of a LIFETIME FOLKS! An all original Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R with only FOUR THOUSAND MILES and in untouched original condition all the way down to the rear bumper panel gap. They don't get much nicer than this."
 

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Give it time. My 2017 was nice and tight when I took delivery but now looks like someone ran a train on her. All loosey goosey with those bumper gaps... :_(
 

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Barrett Jackson in 50 years:

"An opportunity of a LIFETIME FOLKS! An all original Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R with only FOUR THOUSAND MILES and in untouched original condition all the way down to the rear bumper panel gap. They don't get much nicer than this."
:lol: I can see in future car shows people losing points for no gap! "Sorry sir your car is clearly not in original condition."
 

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Sup Sam - it’s jeff - you bought my wrecked Mach. ;)

My 16 R is was very good and is still pretty good 5k miles later. 1/8th gap in bumper.
 
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Sup Sam - it’s jeff - you bought my wrecked Mach. ;)

My 16 R is was very good and is still pretty good 5k miles later. 1/8th gap in bumper.
Bro I tripped over the deck lid off that car earlier this week. Lol
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