Closing of Hood Resulting in Damage?

[808?]

Your DS will show you when you pick up the car, then show anyone else who has to open the frunk how to do it also.

Education is all that is needed.

 

[James Anders]

No flame, but my Acura NSX has aluminum also, and the procedure for closing the engine compartment and the trunk are very similar to the Tesla. So, it isn't the only one. Maybe they should both be re-engineered. Bottom line, when I take the NSX to anyone who needs trunk access I give them a little lesson on the subject. I have found that they are so impressed by the car that they are more than happy to comply.

I have owned two NSXs over the years and yes there was a known technique to close the trunk and front - but in my opinion these panels were much more stiff and felt more sturdy. Probably weighed more too. And I don't recall anyone having a creasing problem.

The frunk aluminum panel uses thin gauge aluminum. It's remarkable how springy the center of the panel feels (say when you're cleaning it). The other issue is that's it's a flat panel with no significant creases that would add to the rigidity. The NSX front hood had crease lines which stiffened the entire panel.

 

[Janaman]

Has anyone attempted to retrofit/diy softclose to this lock/catch mechanism? You can get it on AliExpress for 2022 MS or 3/Y for under $100.