Thingys To Hold The Hood Up...

kellyefields · 05-10-2011, 07:21 PM

ok guys here are the pics on my car. as you can see this kit consists of 2 hood dampners, 2 brackets and the associated bolts. No cutting or drilling is necessary. just unbolt 2 nuts from the hoods hinges and remove one of the plastic pop rivit from the front of the plastic covers. I currently have mine off due to them being fiberglassed but you get the idea. the hole is already there and all you have to do is put a nut on the bottom of the wheel well which may require jacking up the car to give you the room to put your hand in there but no cutting and no problem with clearances. I am asking 70$ shipped. the hood dampners cost 23 each and the brackets and bolts a few bucks more and approx 10 for the shipping tube and postage so as you can see I am just trying to get my money back and a few bucks for my trouble. I currently have 2 that I made for some local guys but they never paid me and I can make one extra from extra material I have on hand.. First come first serve.

Baer383 · 05-10-2011, 07:41 PM

Where are the plastic covers for the brake,battery?

kellyefields · 05-10-2011, 07:45 PM

I currently have them off trying to fiberglass them. I am trying to do the poor mans JDM Carbon fiber covers. lol but these do fit with the covers on.

SPOHN · 05-10-2011, 08:28 PM

I'm not to fond of the bracket for the hood support. Looks bulky.

Baer383 · 05-10-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

I'm not to fond of the bracket for the hood support. Looks bulky.

I was just thinking the same thing.

kenchan · 05-10-2011, 08:39 PM

hummmm... PM'ed dreamer.

kellyefields · 05-10-2011, 09:04 PM

For those that thought the first ones were two bulky here are some better pic and I trimmed the fat so you can see the difference.

Hood Dampners/ hold up thingies

xxAGAVExx · 01-15-2013, 08:46 AM

Bringing this thread back. I've noticed there are some aftermarket hood dampers out there, Z1, TheZStore, Kelleyfields, others? Has anyone tried any of these, and which one is the best/doesn't bulge the hood. I'm looking to getting some, but I'll live with the stock hood rod if these options bend the hood.

Chuck33079 · 01-15-2013, 09:26 AM

I've got the Z1 struts. No noticable bulging. They fit great and installed in 20 minutes. I bought a set from the Z Store previously, and they were nowhere close to fitting right. Ended up using those for another car.

TheGreatOne · 01-15-2013, 09:56 AM

I think the Z1 set can also close halfway if you want....been looking at those myself.

SPOHN · 01-15-2013, 11:10 AM

In going to have mine up for sale this weekend. Half the price of new ones.

xxAGAVExx · 01-15-2013, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I've got the Z1 struts. No noticable bulging. They fit great and installed in 20 minutes. I bought a set from the Z Store previously, and they were nowhere close to fitting right. Ended up using those for another car.

Thanks Chuck I just ordered them from Z1 today.

Chuck33079 · 01-15-2013, 07:40 PM

I had to jack up the front end and turn the wheel to get the bottom nut on, but you may not need to if your car isn't lowered or you have small hands. Other than that, it shouldn't take you longer than 25 minutes or so even stopping for a beer between sides.

theDreamer · 01-15-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I had to jack up the front end and turn the wheel to get the bottom nut on, but you may not need to if your car isn't lowered or you have small hands. Other than that, it shouldn't take you longer than 25 minutes or so even stopping for a beer between sides.

Use the female.

Chuck33079 · 01-15-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Use the female.

She refused to get her hands dirty.

05-10-2011, 07:41 PM	#62 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Where are the plastic covers for the brake,battery? __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

05-10-2011, 08:28 PM	#64 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'm not to fond of the bracket for the hood support. Looks bulky. __________________

05-10-2011, 09:04 PM	#67 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	For those that thought the first ones were two bulky here are some better pic and I trimmed the fat so you can see the difference. Hood Dampners/ hold up thingies Last edited by kellyefields; 05-11-2011 at 07:25 PM.

01-15-2013, 08:46 AM	#68 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,036 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	Bringing this thread back. I've noticed there are some aftermarket hood dampers out there, Z1, TheZStore, Kelleyfields, others? Has anyone tried any of these, and which one is the best/doesn't bulge the hood. I'm looking to getting some, but I'll live with the stock hood rod if these options bend the hood. __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

01-15-2013, 09:26 AM	#69 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I've got the Z1 struts. No noticable bulging. They fit great and installed in 20 minutes. I bought a set from the Z Store previously, and they were nowhere close to fitting right. Ended up using those for another car. xxAGAVExx likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-10-2011, 07:45 PM	#63 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	I currently have them off trying to fiberglass them. I am trying to do the poor mans JDM Carbon fiber covers. lol but these do fit with the covers on.

05-10-2011, 08:39 PM	#66 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummmm... PM'ed dreamer.

01-15-2013, 09:56 AM	#70 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I think the Z1 set can also close halfway if you want....been looking at those myself. xxAGAVExx likes this. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

01-15-2013, 11:10 AM	#71 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	In going to have mine up for sale this weekend. Half the price of new ones. TheGreatOne likes this. __________________

01-15-2013, 07:40 PM	#73 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I had to jack up the front end and turn the wheel to get the bottom nut on, but you may not need to if your car isn't lowered or you have small hands. Other than that, it shouldn't take you longer than 25 minutes or so even stopping for a beer between sides. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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