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Old 01-23-2008, 07:44 AM
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TEIN Hood Dampers
I installed a set of TEIN hood dampers yesterday and they seem kindof jerky in their movements. Do they smooth out, do I need to lube them or is it because it is 20 degress here?
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:27 AM
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Just break them in.. I'm pretty sure. Common sense to give it a few days. Then if it continues then you have a bad batch.
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Old 01-23-2008, 08:40 AM
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I'm sure the freezing temp does not help much as well.
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:10 PM
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They are not bad at 90% open. If you take them to 100% they are tough to get started.
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they will break in over time... mine did
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that makes me more comfortable. thanks r0tor.
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must be nice to have Tein hood dampers. (I'm not bitter or anything... )
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i bought the OEM ones from one of the member up here, they were great, way better then the tein ones cause of where they position.
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Old 01-23-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by c41250n
i bought the OEM ones from one of the member up here, they were great, way better then the tein ones cause of where they position.
They have OEM hood dampners?
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Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.

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I would lube 'em.

Every strut is like that, brand new, until oil works it's way into the seal.

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Originally Posted by StealthTL
I would lube 'em.

Every strut is like that, brand new, until oil works it's way into the seal.

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what kind of lube would you recommend???
(oh man, this could get interesting... )
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.


Can Mazda America get those?
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
what kind of lube would you recommend???
(oh man, this could get interesting... )

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I did not use the word lube in my original post to avoid what just happened.
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Originally Posted by scats
I did not use the word lube in my original post to avoid what just happened.
Its ok... i like making jokes
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Save it until I mention ".....looks like you blew a seal."

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Omg this made my day...
while searching lube i encountered this
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.

Hmmm,, I want those also.
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.


I have been searching for the damper that is nice fit on rx8. I think currently we only have Tein and NRG but don't think they will fit nicely, at least not Tein for sure and don't know how well does the NRG fit.

I can't find the Mazda Europe OEM rx8 damper anywhere, the closest match is from ebay http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA:IT&ih=014

There are other rx8 damper on ebay as well but don't think they will fit nicely.
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I believe there is another company.. just can't remember from the top of my head..
Would search but kinda lazy right now..
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I have a set my friend gave me. He said they go to the Mazda 3 or something, but he said they will fit the 8? Hows that work?
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
I have a set my friend gave me. He said they go to the Mazda 3 or something, but he said they will fit the 8? Hows that work?
I think that would be the kit from redline tuning.
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.

I need a part number. We have reps in Europe who could buy these.
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I believe the part # your looking for is "FE15-V4-620A" found it on http://www.mazda.co.uk/Owning/Accessories/

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