Hood Dampers interest.
 

I found a hook up on hood dampers. I wanted to see if there was any interest. I can get them for $100 shipped but it all depends on the interest. Here is a pic of what they look like. This is not the actual kit for the FD but is what the dampers looks like. They are also available for 350Z, Civic, S2000, RSX. Also there will be a C/F version but no word on how soon it will be available. Also if you happen to be in the area of Corona or Murrieta Ca. you can pick them up for $95.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...od_Damper1.jpg

No offense, but I would rather pay a couple extra bucks for the rotary extreme or tein ones, and know that fitment and quality wont be an issue.

Well I have my own sore opinions of the mounting methods that Tein, as well as this example shown here uses for mounting but thats just me. I havent seen RE's yet, I'll have to take a look at it.

Other than the choice in mounting, the Tein is VERY high quality and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good hood damper set.

~Kris

Have you try those yet? So how do you know there would be any fit ment issues?

Those look like NRG kit which they are good quality.

Im the hookup, his brother, and yes, these are NRG sets..

Well, as I said, my only beef is the mounting point to the hood itself, but Tein's setup is identical. I would prefer the brackets utilize TWO bolt holes or atleast have a tab that helps hold it in place. I had one of my struts eject itself and take some paint with it due to the bolt not being tight enough and allowing the bracket to sway a bit. Partially my fault but would of been avoided completely if two bolts were used.

The price is right (about 45$ under what I paid when the TEIN's first appeared on the market) and if they are NRG I think the quality portion is up to snuff -- so I say bring on the groupbuy.

~Kris

Well is not a group buy. It just that it be easier on my brother to know how many to get so he will have them in hand and the buyer doesn't have to wait any longer. That is just a generic pic for the dampers. It doesn't show the actual FD one. I think my brother can get a pic of the actual one for the FD.

I'd be interested to see that, I dont really want to invest in another set since I already have my Tein's but if the mount is better than the Tein mount I may be interested in seeing if I can purchase JUST the mounts and modify them to work on my dampers.

Thanks,
~Kris

well... with my personal belief that these are made by the same company, I can tell you that I unfortunately doubt that the mounting will be different. I will try to find out however.

I will take one if you have CF.

CF ones are not available yet. I happen to ask today but there was no ETA or pricing available.

Here are pics of the RX7 Hood Dampers..

http://homepage.mac.com/jsalicru/.Pi...GRX7Damper.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/jsalicru/.Pi...RX7Damper1.JPG
http://homepage.mac.com/jsalicru/.Pi...RX7Damper2.JPG

I'll try a set

If anyone is interested, just PM me or my brother. I will take care of the rest ASAP.

I can send it out to you within 24 hours.

I have the Rotary Extreme hood dampiners and they fit perfectly. They also fit on CF hoods. Install was a snap.

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/hooddam...oddamper-7.jpg

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/hooddam...oddamper-8.jpg

Thats not my car.

hey i live in canyon lake right by there and just wanted to say hi

Waddup Raziel

This is Bee, I met you at Rotary Extreme today. I picked up a hood dampner from rotary extreme also. Excellent product, price, and custumer service. :bigthumb:

It was cool meeting you at Rotary Extreme. Yah the hood dampiner kit rocks.

How high do they raise the hood as compared to the stock latch holding it in place? Also, is their much resistance when pushing the hood down to close it?

holy off-topic batman!

YES! The RE mounts are much better -- the NRG ones are adequate but are identical to the Tein setup. They are a quality peice but the RE looks more 'solid' IMO.

~Kris

this is my re hood damper with cf hood
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...7/DSC02993.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...7/DSC02992.jpg

Interested in a CF set for the FC if they become available...

Hey CF = FC backwards!
Ok I need more coffee... :(

quit showing off sonny :D

Interested in seeing a mounted set of these. Any pics? Just mainly want to see how they mount better.

Also would probably hold out to see how the CF ones look when they come out. Keep us updated.

cause someone want to see it :bigthumb:

They raise it pretty high. I'd say very close to - if not the same height - as the stock hoodprop if placed correctly.

As for closing it, resistance is minimal. There's some resistance up top when initially bringing it down IIRC, and as you get close to the bumper (the dampers are retracted) it's minimal. But it's def. enough to raise the hood open by itself if you allow it to. (Tried it on a friend's car)

Oh and re: the thread hijack, in general, it's gonna be hard to top products already offered by one of the most reputable rotary shops hands down. Once I saw the first post, I knew it was only a matter of time before someone brought up Chuck's hood dampers.

~Ramy

nobody is saying that it isn't a superior item... but it still wrong.

Its like you selling something here and me posting my product in your thread.

I see your point, but I'm sure you can see mine.

Thanks for the pics speedsilver7, and for the information Ramy. :)

I have a set of RE dampers.. I just waiting for my CF scoot to be cleared and my engine in the car..

Hondasr4kid,

I'm interested in one so, post some pics. I could use it an another set.

ABSOLUTELY. That's why I didn't mention the RE ones until they were already brought up. Not to get on anyone's back, but I think it's messed up to hijack on a tenative for sale thread w/ a competitor's product. BUT, again, it's not technically a for sale thread, since it's titled to generate interest. So naturally, you're gonna get comparison.

Just my $0.02

~Ramy

Here's the FS thread on S2ki. Both my brother (Hondasr4kids) and I dont have FDs anymore so we can't show you a pic installed yet.

I shipped out 1 set of FD units yesterday. Hopefully I can ask the RX7Club member to post some pictures so that you can see them.

In the meantime, here's the link to the thread on S2ki where we are selling some of these units. There are pictures included.

http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=325302


I also have a ebay link that I posted in the first page if you feel more comfortable using that method.


And another thing ;)... I posted a picture of the actual kit in the first page too. Not installed though.

Also, re-reading the thread here.

If the only issue of knocking on the setup is because one person had a screw back out... all while admiting to it being his fault. Then I can't really say that its a bad setup.

Yes, the Rotary Extreme bracket is very nice and effective (by having a bracket for two holes), but you can also use LocTite on the bolts to ensure that you will not have issues with the screws backing off.

Also, of note. This Damper can be used on Carbon Fiber hoods or Fiberglass hoods but it is recommended for use on an OEM hood.

This is not for these units alone.

Here's what I got when I called another "popular" manufacturer of hood dampers...

"most carbon fiber hoods are not of good quality and build as people may think...the force of the struts while opening the hood may cause the hood to crack at points of mounting...this applies to closing the hood as well, as there is a bit of initial force needed to close it....testing and fitment of the dampers were performed on OEM hoods, and thus the use of the dampers on carbon fiber hoods is not recommended and is mentioned as a disclaimer to customers...."

Question - probably a stupid one. Why are the hood dampers so long in length? Is it because of a design issue with the RX7 hood? The reason I ask is because I'm very interested but I don't really like how big the struts look. My comparison is my 2003 Range Rover which also uses the struts to hold up the hood. Yet, the struts on my range rover are no more than 12 inches in length and are much more unobtrusive than the ones that I have seen for the RX7. The Range Rover struts also allow for much better access to the engine than the FE struts.

I'm assumining my Range Rover hood is much heavier than the FDs hood so it can't be a weight issue. I have the car in for service today so I can't take a picture. Anyway, food for thought.

Part of the issue is how they attatch. Your Range Rover hood was designed to open with hood dampners and therefore it already has the necesary provisions for the dampers to be installed.

so are there going to be any for the FC?

Not as of this time. I am working to try to get different types made, but they are limited to just a few applications thus far.

However, I do have good news

CF ones are available now.


I need to get a better picture of it though.
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...mperWeave1.jpg

They look good.

question... can you open the hood say half way up and will it stay like that or do the dampers push the hood all the way up to almost vertical? I like the how the hood opens almost vertical for working and stuff but sometimes I wouldn't want it to open as high... like when the car needs to be raised on a lift with the hood open.

I can't answer for sure, on the STi it works in some angles, in the S2000 it also works in some angles, but not all.

I have never tried it on the FD.

There's a user here that bought the polished versions.. I PM'd him so ask for his impressions of the kit.