hood dampers?
hood dampers?
10-31-05, 10:04 AM
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No FC came with hood struts.
Fairly easy thing to add though. Probably just use the FD parts since they will be approximately correct, and just add a little angle-iron bracked on the inner fender and hood.
Sounds like a good idea, actaully.
Fairly easy thing to add though. Probably just use the FD parts since they will be approximately correct, and just add a little angle-iron bracked on the inner fender and hood.
Sounds like a good idea, actaully.
10-31-05, 12:03 PM
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never seen one... However... should be easy enough.. just make sure if you use the FD rods that you have an Aluminum, fiberglass or CF hood.. the steel ones will most likely be too heavy.
Else... Just look for the cheapest replacement struts from any other car... even FC hatch struts will work (the hatch is WAY heavier than the hood) BUT.... i'd suggest making sure that they are the type that have no "Lift" on them when they are shut.....
Else... Just look for the cheapest replacement struts from any other car... even FC hatch struts will work (the hatch is WAY heavier than the hood) BUT.... i'd suggest making sure that they are the type that have no "Lift" on them when they are shut.....
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11-01-05, 12:19 AM
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Hood struts are awesome. Super-easy bonnet opening and no prop in the way when working. My HB Comso had torsion bars to do the same thing and I've often thought about adding gas struts to the hood. Once you had them you miss them! 
11-01-05, 08:13 AM
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ive been talking about doing the same thing in my fc ,, the only thing thats holding me back is time a little money and the bungs you mount the strut to.
11-04-05, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by WhoDiddy6
no foreign countries offer these?
07-09-08, 06:03 AM
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Fc hood strut kits
07-09-08, 07:51 AM
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I just bought a new cat, catback, clutch, and transmission doodads, so spending more on the FC will not go over well with the wife for the near future - but I will definitely want a set for my vert!
10-06-08, 02:30 AM
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if anyone wants to email me about the kits i make - nrodpw@internode.on.net
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