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Warren Hall Student
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Los Angeles Ca.USA
Posts: 4,105
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The hinges adjust in all directions not just high and low. It looks to me like you got the top hinge is too far out and the bottom hinge is too far in so that the door is tilted with the top outward. This can make it look higher than it really is.
When adjusting doors you need to be very careful not to ruin your paint job. Be very careful with your wrench. Putting tape over the end of the handle would be a good idea. Get a floor jack and put it at the middle balancing point at the bottom of the door with a thick rag or carpet piece between it and the door. Use it to hold the weight of the door while you are adjusting. Don't over jack just enough to relieve the weight of the door.
Ideal gaps are 4mm. Rarely does anybody have 4mm gaps all the way around but it's your target. Less than 4mm is better looking than more than 4mm.
The gap at the bottom of your door looks about 3 to 3.5mm so I don't think you should be too high with the door. It's not uncommon though for this bottom gap to be smaller compared to the others. So there is a little room to come down some more but first you need to get the tilt correct.
Adjusting panel fit takes time and patience and is risky when the car is painted. You might want to take it to a reputable body shop and have them do it.
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