well im giving this a try because it was cheaper then the tein dampers, ill post pics and other info when i get them,


SOKIE TECH GAS HOOD DAMPER KIT. Sokie Tech has over 20 years experience with pneumatic and hydraulic pressure technology. This highly durable hood damper kit enables you to open the hood without the hood rod

 

Curious... how many pounds are each strut rated for?

 

hmm it didnt say but anything will hold our hood up and everyone gave them a good review...
this is a test so i can let you guys know if they are worth it http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290332853406

 

Thats fine, just curious because I replace struts at work and depending on the pounds, could probably use the old ones on my car instead of throwing them out.
Most struts (at least the ones I work with) say the rating right on them.

 

Thanks for taking the plunge.

 

trust me i would get the tein ones any day but if i can spend alot less to do the same job in this time and day, why not

 

True dat.

 

^+1 good job taking one for the team let us know how it went

 

I saw their Carbon Fiber one on eBay for a while already but I'm not sure how would it fits.
Looks interesting.

Good luck and let us know the result.

 

Be sure that when you let up your hood, be sure too hold it on the corners/sides and do NOT just let go after it's popped, especially if you get a carbon fiber hood!

 

^ +1

Also be sure to not close your hood by pushing down from the very front of it on a hot day. Your hood will warp if you do because the gas struts are not easy to compress. Close it using two hands, one on the very front and the other on the middle of the hood.

 

well lets hope they are weaker then the tein ones so i dont have to push down or open any special way

 

Did they tell you how long it is going to take to ship? I am looking forward to your review.

 

This is the date that was shipped.Wed 8/19/2009 3:55 AM. its coming from Taiwan so give it time. ill be doing a video.

 

USPS came Today. I already installed them, They seem like a good build so here is some photos you guys can look at, Ill make a video when i can. not bad for $60

 

Sweet, so how do they operate?

 

perfect! i looked at the Tein ones a few days ago and i didn't think the green would look that well under the hood. its a little scary how strong the dampers are you really have to be easy when you try to close the hood. but when you open it, it works nice and slow by its self. it gives it the cleaner look, no gaps

 

Pics with the hood closed please! I'd like to see if they add any gap.

 

With the Tein's there is gap with the stock hood. You wouldn't know unless you bought them, it's written on the instructions that there will be a gap with RX-8's. The top mounting hardware goes between the hood and the arm. Thats why. I a little less than 1/4 inch, I might try to mount it like you did to see if they still work.

 

yeah i didnt get a gap with mine, ill take some pics when i can

 

These wouldn't create any gaps like the tein's by the way they are mounted because it isn't mounted between the hood and the hinge.

 

so really this is a good setup. good thing i didn't go with tein

 

THink I'm going to have to give these a try

 

the only mod that you have to do is cut a seal off where the damper lays down when the hood in down, that's all, its a little spot that your not going to care to much

 

i got the same ones. bought them a year back and they still work like new. well worth the money