Picked up a new CF hood from a buddy for a good price but I'm having fitment issues with the hood so here is the problem.

this is what it looks like when the hood is closed all the way



here is the catch for th CF hood its about a 1/4 of an inch taller (lower) than the stock hood which is why it doesn't fit assume?


what i'm wondering is can i remove the bolts where my fingers are and move the entire latch assembly down or is there an easier way to do this?


My friend suggested hood pins but personally I don't like them and don't see a need for them unless my options are limited.

Any help is appreciated. Thanx guys.