the trunk lifts as it meets the back glass not sure why but its always been like that. As for the cf hood, I had one but the clearcoat is shot on it and now the trunk is the same. I need to take them both to a paint shop and see if they can sand and reclear the, if not, then its time for a new hood and trunk. Trunk was originally purchased for weight reduction not the look. Use to race the car, but not anymore.