Hood Stand
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Hood Stand
I want to replace the stock hood stand to hydraulic stand/stock trunk stand. I saw someone here with it but dont remember who. Pics/info would be great. Thanks.
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you can get a hydraulic hood mounts (two of them)...so you don't need the part that keeps it from falling when you open it anymore (is that what you were asking)...i saw it on Japanparts.com but it isn't cheap...but that's the autoexe one...i think someone on here got some that mounted right up from like sutozone or something like that...but i forgot who and i forgot where they got them
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Originally Posted by army_rx8
you can get a hydraulic hood mounts (two of them)...so you don't need the part that keeps it from falling when you open it anymore (is that what you were asking)...i saw it on Japanparts.com but it isn't cheap...but that's the autoexe one...i think someone on here got some that mounted right up from like sutozone or something like that...but i forgot who and i forgot where they got them
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yeah thats the one but was wondering if I can get the trunk stand instead on our 8's maybe it will work.
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http://www.japanparts.com/Pic/pic146/143damper.JPG is this the one ur talking about?
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The Autoexe ones are expensive. Use the search and find the post where someone used some Autozone parts to modify the hood mechanism.. it was cheaper (About 30 bucks at most) and easier than expected to install.
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yea those are the ones...i wouldn't pay that price though....vividracing has then too..and they are a rip off. they are more than a RB sway bar adn end links. LOL
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I know I'm one of the peeps!
Here's a link to my site for lots of pics...I've also attached a few key pics:
http://devoid.mine.nu/CarAlbum.asp?AID=208&CT=RX
Also, they are from AutoExe...
Here's a link to my site for lots of pics...I've also attached a few key pics:
http://devoid.mine.nu/CarAlbum.asp?AID=208&CT=RX
Also, they are from AutoExe...
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For the DIY hood struts, JC Whitney stocks the Strong Arm struts StealthTL mentioned in his thread. I got them and currently am working on the upper brackets.
You need four 6 mm threaded ball joints for these struts that are available at a local parts store (I got mine at Napa), but JC whitney might have these too, I didn't check.
These struts are verified to have the appropriate push, so they won't cause damage to the aluminum hood (at least not until they start to stick :D)
You need four 6 mm threaded ball joints for these struts that are available at a local parts store (I got mine at Napa), but JC whitney might have these too, I didn't check.
These struts are verified to have the appropriate push, so they won't cause damage to the aluminum hood (at least not until they start to stick :D)
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They are a stock accessory in the UK, about 100UKP, I got them as a replacement for the illuminated gearstick when I got fed up with them failing (had 8!)
Surprised they aren't available in the US from Mazda.
Surprised they aren't available in the US from Mazda.
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