Hood Struts

[SteveAudioX]

Remember I brought this up ages ago..

There is an update

Here

[Maz]

look pretty good, i like one too if we can work out the parts we need..... :)

[Kremmen]

I'm not so sure about these struts.

I had them on my last car and the first thing that came to mind when I first opened the bonnet was how easy it would be for the bonnet to fly up if the catch broke or worked loose over a bump.

At least with the current setup the weight of the bonnet should stop this from happening.

[ColinBarber]

The concern about the bonnet opening is why there is a double catch.

[Bazza]

even with the weight of the bonnet , if it was to come undone whilst travelling it would go straight up, wind has an enormous strength

[SteveAudioX]

Just ordered 2 full sets....

One for me and one for ..................

Look out for them ... at the next meets ... If they arrive on time.

[DaveEllen]

look forward to seeing them !

[yemgi]

I have a set on order too :)

[SteveAudioX]

I have a set on order too :)

Nice one...

you getting the 150N ones for your carbon hood....

[Bazza]

hope you read the bit about shipping them by air !

[SteveAudioX]

Did so dobedo.

Will take the chance for $50 extra. as the struts cost a lot more here when sourced seperately.

With the good US exchange rate at the mo... me and ? will chance it.

[yemgi]

I have a set on order too :)

Nice one...

you getting the 150N ones for your carbon hood....

Yes I do :)

[lextcy]

First set in Australia Edited March 3, 2004 by ColinBarber

[SteveAudioX]

awesome... how do they fit... do they fit first time, any filing, hard work etc....

was it easy to source the struts....

[TonyGoose]

Look cool and certainly a nice idea. Think i'd like some.

BUT, can't help wondering what the bonnet hinges think of it all ....

Wonder if anybody asked them :duh:

Thinking along the lines of forces in unexpected directions - premature wear etc.

Hmmm, good work though B)

[whitie]

I've been looking for something like that for ages... Always wondered why they weren't standard fit?

Can you let me know how it goes, cheers!

[lextcy]

Well it was really easy to fit

Sourced the brackets from Fig himself, shipped Global prioity only $9.00USD

Got the struts from local Stabilus reseller (shouldnt air ship them due to changes in pressure)

Seems very sturdy, not easy to push down

As for pressure on the hinges, shouldnt be a problem as the brackets are secured by 2 bolts and the strut has a swivel hinge (see the pics on is300.net)

Plus, the hood probably isnt open for prolonged periods anyways

[Maz]

First set in Australia

Awesome...I WANT, I WANT......... :D :D :D :D

[whitie]

So, say if I was to go to a breakers, find a car with the same size weight bonnet, do you guys think that would do the trick?

[ColinBarber]

So, say if I was to go to a breakers, find a car with the same size weight bonnet, do you guys think that would do the trick?

Need to also be the correct length

[GreyBeard]

if you can get the brackets, the gas struts (which the yanks call hydraulic for some reason) can be sourced UK. get the right length and approx NM, then buy adjustable struts (these have a small release screw to lower the pressure). but remember, what comes out WILL NOT GO BACK. you can only lower the pressure, not increase it. adjust it on a cold day cos they are always more powerful on hot days.

[SteveAudioX]

Expecting delivery of 2 kits next week...

I did post up the Strut details....

Where were they

[Maz]

Expecting delivery of 2 kits next week...

I did post up the Strut details....

Where were they

There is 2 post about those Struts, and i think you posted on the other thread Steve....

[SteveAudioX]

Taking a trip to Parcel fast tomorrow to pick up a little surprise... will post pics up and hopefully have the kit installed for your viewing at Gaydon. :)

[SteveAudioX]

Got them guy's...

Fitted it in 25 minutes on my own...

The quality of the kit is brilliant...

When the relase catch is pulled the bonnet will act as usual, lifting it up 6 inches then the struts do their work, there is no excessive force acting on the bonnet itself, and then when you start lifting the bonnet up beyond half way, the struts really do their work.

Overly impressed..

Pictures can be viewed Here .