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  1. #1 05 Grand Prix GT warped cowl 
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    Spent today looking over my new to me 05 GP GT. Went to check the cabin air filter and noticed the cowl has 2 spots where it does not even touch the windshield on the passenger side. Is this normal?

    Having a little buyers remorse, but I upgraded 2 years and 60,000 less miles. The 05 is loaded with every option but remote start.
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    unfortunately it is normal and if you decide to get a new one, just be aware that the new one will do the same thing in time. You might want to try a sealant of some sort to keep the warped parts down.
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    Just fix it with 5 dollars worth of weather stripping.

    Thin plastic and hot sun arent going to be friends forever.

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    Thanks for the quick reply. At least now I know it is not just mine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spazzz View Post
    yep, plan to order one in the morning, it worked great on the 03 GT I traded in. Will the 05 need any trimming on the original cowl like the 03 did?

    I am just a little peeved I did not notice it till i went to put the push tabs back in and said WTH
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    It shouldn't,my 04 didn't need any.
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    04+ came with the water deflector stock
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    ^ false
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    no stock water deflector on my 05, just the rubber weatherstrip under the cowl above the cabin filter
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    They added it midyear 05, my 05 has one, but I've seen plenty without.
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