1999 Nissan Maxima SE, guillotine by hood
10-31-2012, 08:33 PM
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1999 Nissan Maxima SE, guillotine by hood
If you own one you know what I am talking about. Who was the genius that decided to put the entire weight of the hood on shocks? Where is my friggin' steel bar prop? Was that "optional"? I just ordered some StrongArms for it, they have a lifetime guarantee. Anyway, just hope that guy got fired.
/rant
/rant
10-31-2012, 09:03 PM
#2
After several near concussions between both of my cars, I think I know what you are talking about. I installed Strongarms on both cars earlier this year, so I hope that will protect my head.
11-01-2012, 05:43 AM
#3
Yes, we do understand what you mean but also realize that after 12+ years, those struts will fail at some point. Can't last forever but 12+ years is a long enough run if you ask me. I am pretty sure some people here still have their OEMs still going strong.
11-01-2012, 06:13 AM
#4
what kind of dumbass puts the hood up to his car, held up by struts, and doesnt check to see what kind of shape the struts are in? at which point you put something under the hood until you replace them...
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11-01-2012, 08:53 AM
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11-01-2012, 11:47 AM
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11-01-2012, 04:07 PM
#19
I've been toying with the idea of removing the shocks completely and rigging up an actual hood prop. It would give a bit more working space too.
and to the guy that said its because they are 12+ years old, buy some new ones from an auto parts store and see how long they last...6 months to 1 year usually...
and to the guy that said its because they are 12+ years old, buy some new ones from an auto parts store and see how long they last...6 months to 1 year usually...
11-01-2012, 04:20 PM
#20
I've been toying with the idea of removing the shocks completely and rigging up an actual hood prop. It would give a bit more working space too.
and to the guy that said its because they are 12+ years old, buy some new ones from an auto parts store and see how long they last...6 months to 1 year usually...
and to the guy that said its because they are 12+ years old, buy some new ones from an auto parts store and see how long they last...6 months to 1 year usually...
11-02-2012, 07:22 AM
#21
you should be fine with those. I put some on my car 2 years ago and they still force the hood up, with no problem of holding it up.
11-02-2012, 12:12 PM
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Ok looks like some home mechanic needs to write up a DIY for a how to install hood prop from whatever car to our maximas.LOL
This thread is hilarious but real **** i had wind blow the hood down on my MK3 supra and man that thing slammed hard...Somebody PM me when they get that DIY done haha
This thread is hilarious but real **** i had wind blow the hood down on my MK3 supra and man that thing slammed hard...Somebody PM me when they get that DIY done haha
11-02-2012, 07:07 PM
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Hood prop has an infinite factor of safety and infinite life. Hood struts have neither. Almost always the simplest designs are the best. Nissan must have preferred head trauma over the 2 seconds it takes to lift a steel rod.
11-02-2012, 07:42 PM
#29
Yes, because the first thing every maxima owner does when they pop their hood is check the hood struts. Shouldn't have to in the first place.
Hood prop has an infinite factor of safety and infinite life. Hood struts have neither. Almost always the simplest designs are the best. Nissan must have preferred head trauma over the 2 seconds it takes to lift a steel rod.
Hood prop has an infinite factor of safety and infinite life. Hood struts have neither. Almost always the simplest designs are the best. Nissan must have preferred head trauma over the 2 seconds it takes to lift a steel rod.
11-03-2012, 05:10 AM
#30
when in the hell did i say anything like that? Not first thing, but anyone working on a car i know, when they open a hood that obviously isnt held open by a rod, they open the hood, see how it stays on its own, and gives it a little help to push to see if it will fall under any stress. The first time a car slams on you you should learn your lesson.
11-03-2012, 08:23 AM
#32
trust me its a lot worse than getting hit on the head or the hand, when youre working on someone elses car and their struts are only at 60% strength, and their hood slams down on a couple tools you have under the hood. completely TWEEKING their hood which is very hard to get back to normal.
11-03-2012, 08:26 AM
#33
Hood struts mean there's no prop that is in the way when working on your car.... No complaints from me I'm constantly under my hood. If you dislike pistons for some reason, get $2 prop and install/enjoy. good day
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11-03-2012, 08:28 AM
#34
im so used to struts. half the time when i actually get a toyota with a prop rod, i go to close the hood without moving the rod, because im so accustomed to struts.
11-03-2012, 09:56 AM
#35
when in the hell did i say anything like that? not first thing, but anyone working on a car i know, when they open a hood that obviously isnt held open by a rod, they open the hood, see how it stays on its own, and gives it a little help to push to see if it will fall under any stress. the first time a car slams on you you should learn your lesson.
11-03-2012, 12:31 PM
#36
i have one of these, just in case. they work great...http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-Ho...4ff6c1&vxp=mtr
11-03-2012, 01:36 PM
#37
i bought new ones from autozone and it doesnt matter how strong the wind is it wont go down. common sence if your shock is bad replace it and the problem goes away. my olds ones held up but not in wind my new ones i dont even worry no matter how windy it is out
11-03-2012, 01:47 PM
#38
Yes, because the first thing every maxima owner does when they pop their hood is check the hood struts. Shouldn't have to in the first place.
Hood prop has an infinite factor of safety and infinite life. Hood struts have neither. Almost always the simplest designs are the best. Nissan must have preferred head trauma over the 2 seconds it takes to lift a steel rod.
Hood prop has an infinite factor of safety and infinite life. Hood struts have neither. Almost always the simplest designs are the best. Nissan must have preferred head trauma over the 2 seconds it takes to lift a steel rod.
you must be the type of guy who gets in your car and drives down the road with this flat *** tire because you dont check anything before you use it, then b1tch about how tires still take air and a solid rubber tire wouldnt have that problem.
get real buddy things wear out that why we fix them, the struts when new were more than strong enough to hold up the hood, im sure nissan figured if people were dumb enough to go under the hood with bad struts they deserved to be smacked in the head.
11-03-2012, 03:42 PM
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