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?

 

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.

 

I'm sure the freezing temp does not help much as well.

 

They are not bad at 90% open. If you take them to 100% they are tough to get started.

 

they will break in over time... mine did

 

that makes me more comfortable. thanks r0tor.

 

must be nice to have Tein hood dampers. (I'm not bitter or anything... )

 

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?

 

Mazda Europe has OEM Ones.

 

I would lube 'em.

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

S

 

what kind of lube would you recommend???
(oh man, this could get interesting... )

 

Can Mazda America get those?

 

 

I did not use the word lube in my original post to avoid what just happened.

 

Its ok... i like making jokes

 

Save it until I mention ".....looks like you blew a seal."

S

 

Omg this made my day...
while searching lube i encountered this

 

Hmmm,, I want those also.

 

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.

 

I believe there is another company.. just can't remember from the top of my head..
Would search but kinda lazy right now..

 

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.

 

I need a part number. We have reps in Europe who could buy these.

 

I believe the part # your looking for is "FE15-V4-620A" found it on http://www.mazda.co.uk/Owning/Accessories/