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Old 06-20-2003, 11:13 AM
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where to get hood struts for cf hood
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Old 06-20-2003, 12:04 PM
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re-use the ones from your OEM hood

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re-use the ones from your OEM hood

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Correct me if I'm wrong, if his stock hood struts are not worn (2k+ max), it might be a bit tough for him to push down the cf hood.
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Old 06-20-2003, 01:40 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, if his stock hood struts are not worn (2k+ max), it might be a bit tough for him to push down the cf hood.

Yea, if he is extremely weak!!
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On my 2k1 I didn;t use the stock hood struts. Their too strong and if you push down on the hood you'll end up breaking it.. Just use a pole like I do
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Yea, if he is extremely weak!!
i dont think so.
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Old 06-20-2003, 03:07 PM
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Originally posted by ny96max
re-use the ones from your OEM hood

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if i use the oem hood struts i might damage cf hood. i think oem hood struts are to much for the cf hood
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Originally posted by jun

if i use the oem hood struts i might damage cf hood. i think oem hood struts are to much for the cf hood
The hoods are in ..close to 8pm Fri nite.
Gimme a call. Call around junkyards to find old set of stock struts (less pressure in them) for less than $20/set.

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Old 06-20-2003, 11:52 PM
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i would honestly juse use a poll. Get hood struts too weak, they may fall without notice or whatever. A nice polished poll would compliment your car and those hood struts may weigh a ton, the objective is to lessen the weight on your car...do without them
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Old 06-21-2003, 06:52 AM
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I got hoodstruts w/ my c/f hood. I'm not sure what kind of struts were used, b/c I got the hood from Tilleys99
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Old 06-21-2003, 06:58 AM
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Originally posted by ny96max
re-use the ones from your OEM hood


just be careful if you re-use the oem struts as the cf hood is lighter and once you pop it the hood will probably fly up. This happened with my SE trunk lid when i took the spoiler off, less weight. Its fun to pop the trunk on my parts car and see the lid fly up..



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Old 06-21-2003, 07:19 AM
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get a midget to sit in your engine bay , and to stand up wen you pull the lever.
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Old 06-21-2003, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by meccanoble
i would honestly juse use a poll. Get hood struts too weak, they may fall without notice or whatever. A nice polished poll would compliment your car and those hood struts may weigh a ton, the objective is to lessen the weight on your car...do without them
i think that's what i'm gonna do, i'll get a pole have it polish
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Old 06-21-2003, 11:15 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jun


i think that's what i'm gonna do, i'll get a pole have it polish [/QUOTE
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any pix of cf hood yet? i'll give you a call tom am i have to take a nap i'm working tonight
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jun
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i think that's what i'm gonna do, i'll get a pole have it polish [/QUOTE
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any pix of cf hood yet? i'll give you a call tom am i have to take a nap i'm working tonight
Yes- Fits on PERFECTLY!!!!
Installed on a 4th gen and one 5th gen.
I took some pics in the rain. Will post it up tonight.

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Old 06-21-2003, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by 97MaxGurl


Yes- Fits on PERFECTLY!!!!
Installed on a 4th gen and one 5th gen.
I took some pics in the rain. Will post it up tonight.

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Originally posted by blubyu2k2


No gap at the grill for 5th gens (unlike VIS)
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Old 06-21-2003, 04:08 PM
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Wow you posted this up fast. I guess I was the first 5th gen. Hood looks really good. The install by Ange's shop was very professional. Thanks Ange.
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Old 06-21-2003, 08:54 PM
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Pics!

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Old 06-22-2003, 01:30 AM
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try using 1 good hood strut or 1 worn hood strut.....
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