By popular request, we'll be running another GB on the NRG Hood Dampers.

Note: While there are online sites that claim to sell these dampers for cheaper, they also claim that these are made for OEM hoods only, and don't carry all the options the NRG ones do. So I want to make sure everyone's aware that these are GENUINE NRG hood dampers (known for their high quality), purchased DIRECTLY through NRG, available for both OEM and lighter aftermarket hoods, in silver or CF finishes. Please see below for further details.

Thanks!
~Ramy
FDNewbie Imports
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From NRG:

Hood Damper Kit

Color/Finish: Chrome

Product Description: Often times, injury while working on a vehicle is caused by the hood falling on an individual. This product is offered for that purpose as well as a way to exhibit your under hood modifications. This unit allows the hood to remain up and stable even under high wind conditions. Thoroughly tested for repeated use, they are made with the highest quality aluminum case and steel shaft. Weighs in at only 200g on average, this is a must-have addition to any hood prop vehicle.

Product Features: Features: Easy to install and all hardware included. 2 Types available, one for lightweight hoods, and another for standard hoods. Please specify when ordering.

Hydraulic damper assembly: oil filled shock light dampening for metal hood applications lift assist and slow decline features.

Material: Stainless steel w/ lightweight alloy shaft and casing with hydraulic oil seals end links for mounting points for durability and heat resistance.

Other Colors/Finishes (casing only): Carbon Fiber

 

Ramy,

Do these include the CNC two hole brackets like the Rotary Extreme brackets? Or are these the cheap stamped steel painted single hole brackets?

-- James

 

And Ramy will this be the carbon fiber ones or the silver? Thanks

Chris

 

How about posting pics of them?

 

I'm in for a pair of the silver ones!

 

Count me in for a set. Now i just need to decide on chrome, silver, or CF lol. Can you post some pics please?

 

Pics:

 

count me in too for the silver ones

 

I'm want a CF set, how much, where do I send payment, and when will they be availiable/shipped.

 

Interested in a silver for carbon fiber hood.

 

im in for a CF set

 

I gather from your reply on the other thread Ramy, that you are offering the NRG kits as is without any CNC aluminum two hole brackets? Also will the GB price be the same as the last GB, $140 shipped?

I am going to pass. Good luck guys!

 

NRG kits are as is, nothing additional.

If I offer the brackets, it will be separate, but again that depends on demand, and right now I don't get the sense that there is a lot of it.

Lastly, being that this is a new GB and the recent restructuring @ NRG, I'll hold off on posting a price until I have one from NRG. Which leads me to the next point. Lets get a list going (vs. ppl simply posting that they're interested) so we can see how many orders we're looking at.

Thanks,
~Ramy

 

I guess I should ask a couple questions for sure before I 100% committ and put my name on the list...

How are they mounted, any drilling, tapping, etc?\

And what is the story on the cnc bracketts, what is the downfall of not having them/benefits of having them.

I guess to be honest it depends on the answers I get for those questions as wether or not I committ to this.

Let me know.

 

1) rxcited2 - CNC brackets only, no dampers
2)
3)
4)

 

No drilling or tapping necessary - they use one of the existing bolts on the hood hinge and replace a cap screw on the fender panel. Found this installation video for your enjoyment: http://www.hspn.tv/?videoid=9&catid=14

The CNC brackets were apparently created by "Chuck" of Rotary Extreme (RE) and there are conflicting stories about which cylinders he used. The advantage (besides being way cooler and probably lighter) is that they key off of both hinge bolts, so they cannot rotate or put undo stress on the hinges. This is probably more important to FD owners with aftermarket CF or FG hoods. I think the fitment is better for these hoods too because they place the hood ball end in a slightly different position.

The NRG dampers (and other brands) are widely available for probably slightly more cost than Ramy will offer, but without having to wait for the GB to gel. The RE CNC brackets however are no longer made. If somebody can provide me with dimensions, I might spearhead making/offering them myself. See my post on the other thread soliciting the dimensions here: https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=350

-- James

 

James, if this thread shows there's enough interest for 'em, I'll get 'em made.

 

interested in a silver set if price is right.

 

Add me to your list Ramy , Silver set or Chrome ? and I need the mounting brackets also.

 

1) rxcited2 - CNC brackets only, no dampers
2)scrubolio - cnc brackets + dampers (probably c/f)
3)
4)

 

There is only chrome and carbon fiber, no silver available.

 

1) rxcited2 - CNC brackets only, no dampers
2)scrubolio - cnc brackets + dampers (probably c/f)
3)jknapik - CNC brackets + damkper (CF)


im VERY interested, but im not intereted in paying 250$ for dampers, if you can get a decent price out there I would be able to commit deposit right away. let me know

 

me also, would pay up to 150 probably.

 

1) rxcited2 - CNC brackets only, no dampers
2)scrubolio - cnc brackets + dampers (probably c/f)
3)jknapik - CNC brackets + damkper (CF)
4)Troux - CNC brackets only


Ready to pay now. I sent you an e-mail regarding these and another item, but haven't heard back yet.

 

bump any updates???

ramy??