BulletMagnet Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Got some INXX bonnet dampers and looks like they came from ESR originally. Fitted them without any hassle, but wasn't happy how the brackets fitted. So I went to a local ironworkers and had them make up some new brackets. Made from stainless steel, they are slightly thicker than the ESR brackets and had them made longer so both bonnet bolts can be used to prevent the bracket from twisting under pressure. Also had the balljoint bolt hole raised to clear the bonnet hinge better. I was worried that raising the balljointbolt hole would change the geometrics too much, but I worried for nothing, fits perfect All within 2 days from taking measurements and getting the call to pick them up for the nice price of £10, I'm happy with the result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Very nice job Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srobrien Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 How are you finding the dampers with the CF bonnet, i haven't fitted mine, im worried i might break or bend the bonnet whilst trying to shut it with dampers. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Are the dampers specific lightweight for a carbon bonnet Mark? You have a pm BTW!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry3167 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Very nice work BM!!! Good improvisation with the bracket!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 The dampers are not lightweight specific. They are the INXX ones ESR used to sell, I bought them BNIB of another owner that bought them off ESR, but never got round to fitting them. With the old brackets, there was slight movement of the brackets because the single bolt would act as a pivot point, thus me wanting some new and improved ones. When closing, there is no more movement in the brackets, at no time is there any flex in the bonnet whilst closing. I only remember slight dimensions from the sketch the ironworker took, but recall that the two holes were 15mm from the edge and 60mm apart from each other. Holes are M6 sized. I'll get the measuring tape out later and take some more dimensions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Yeh I have the same issue with my brackets, I had to make up a bit to go on the lower bolt to stop the top one moving... a tad ghetto so was going to get some made up like yours so measurements would make life easy! If there not the lightweight ones isnt your bonnet hard to shut? And does it flex when your closing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 How are you finding the dampers with the CF bonnet, i haven't fitted mine, im worried i might break or bend the bonnet whilst trying to shut it with dampers. R +1 thats why I gave mine away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Yeh I have the same issue with my brackets, I had to make up a bit to go on the lower bolt to stop the top one moving... a tad ghetto so was going to get some made up like yours so measurements would make life easy! If there not the lightweight ones isnt your bonnet hard to shut? And does it flex when your closing? Not hard to shut at all and no flex either. I think it's either down to Varis making a quality bonnet and/or that the dampers I bought, although they were BNIB, they weren't fitted for a year after purchase, so might had lost some pressure. But I did attempt to compress them by hand but couldn't, only by pointing one end to the floor and then putting some bodyweight behind it, did they compress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Does anyone know the lenght of the whole strut when they fully open?Its just i got some mx5 ones that fit the fto a while back,never got them fitted with selling the car so i wonder if theyl fit the zed with some brackets made up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted August 30, 2009 Author Share Posted August 30, 2009 Measurements as promised, sorry for the use of playskool colours, just wanted to make sure there was no confusion of what goes where. Bracket was made from 2mm thick stainless steel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 Good man BM, dont suppose you know how long the actually dampers are do you?When i offer the ones i have up to the zed they seem close but you never know they might not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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