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Old 03-27-2007, 02:17 PM
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please PM me.

I am trying to work with a manufacturer to have some hood dampers made, but I need someone in LA/City of Industry area to go and get fitted up.

First one to PM me and get scheduled will be taken care of.

They prefer someone with a stock hood.

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Thanks guys and gals. I have 2 folkslined up for fittings.
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damn, did I already miss out on this?

o well, if you still need me i'll be more than happy to help
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what's a hood damper, and do i need one?
Old 03-28-2007, 03:51 AM
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hood dampers are those (pressurized?) springs for your hood that allow your hood to open and stay up without the stick thing.

i'm in LA if you still need anyone
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i have a set of tein hood dampers and hood dampers are nice to have. that damn prop rod doesnt get in the way anymore
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Originally Posted by Detrich
what's a hood damper, and do i need one?
To give folks an idea of what we are talking about. Here's a pic on teh NRG hood Damper on an AP2 S2K.

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nice. how much do they cost installed?
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yeah, would also like to know price.
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what do the guinea pig RX-8's get??
when do you need the car?
how long do you need it?

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Originally Posted by Jedi54
what do the guinea pig RX-8's get??
when do you need the car?
how long do you need it?

Let me talk to Roth and see if the first 2 guys have contacted him to set something up. If they have not I will PM you his contact info.

He ca answer all of your questions.
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Originally Posted by Detrich
nice. how much do they cost installed?
As soon as we have them fitted up, I will be able to answer to price.

They are really easy to install. In fact I installed the ones on the pictured S2K in about 10 Mins. in the dark. I will take a pic on the Protege kits so you can see what is in the box.

They basically place a ball braket under one of the factory hood bolts. Then replace one of the fender bolts with the supplied ball bolt, attache the damper and slide in the retaining pins.

Tha hardest part is lining up the retaining pins as they are about the size of a sewing needle.

Should add some show points and they def make it easier to work under the hood.

They will come in a polished finish or Carbon. As soon as we are fitted up I will be able ot post up pics.

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ive tried to call him and email him but I haven't been able to get through.
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that s2k is an eyesore... figured this would be much nicer on the eyes.
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Thanks to everyone who expressed interest.

Somone has visited NRG and they are fitted and ready to go out.

PM with questions.

Thanks,
Chris
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