I just did a dry run install of my CC plates and I put all the plates in the very center of everything. The bottom plate stud that sticks up through the strut tower that has the top plate bolt to it, the outer most forward stud/nut is contacting the hood insulation. Being that the bottom plate is centered in the holes, I can slide it towards the engine and that would give clearance, I was just wondering if this is the same experience anyone else has had? Thanks!