steve916 Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Hi guys, I fitted my bonnet gas struts this morning, and I've found that I now have to pull the bonnet open, and push down quite hard to close it. Is this just because the struts are new? I've checked and double checked everything is fitted correctly. Quote
GMballistic Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Steve not sure what bonnet struts you bought but mine work in a similar way. They have got better over time but yes you do have to give it a helping hand so I'd say it was most likely normal. Still better than using the OEM bonnet stay. 1 Quote
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Have you fitted them upside down? Quote
GMballistic Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Have you fitted them upside down? That's a good point BBK. Although Steve does say he's checked all fitted correctly ~ just in case pictures below to clarify. INCORRECTLY FITTED X CORRECT FITTING Best pictures I could find Steve but hope that makes it obvious which way around they should be. 1 Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Steve not sure what bonnet struts you bought but mine work in a similar way. They have got better over time but yes you do have to give it a helping hand so I'd say it was most likely normal. Still better than using the OEM bonnet stay. Sounds like it's normal then. I agree it's better than the OEM stay, but just wanted to check. Have you fitted them upside down? That's one thing I made sure of before I started fitting them. I watched a vid on YouTube of these fitted and when the bonnet is opened it only needed a small amount of lift before the struts take over. I think it may have been your car. Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I have to give mine a small lift to start them off, I sure it's normal, Just don't force them either up or down. Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 I have to give mine a small lift to start them off, I sure it's normal, Just don't force them either up or down. I have to lift mine all the way open, then it stays there ok Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I have to give mine a small lift to start them off, I sure it's normal, Just don't force them either up or down. I have to lift mine all the way open, then it stays there ok That's not normal then Steve, mine opens a bit slowly but you can tell when the lifters take over. Quote
14N Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 As above, I open my bonnet to about half way, then the dampers take over. 1 Quote
jimboy2 Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Yeah same with mine. Lift it about half way and then you can feel the dampers take over. Mine does take a while to get fully open. Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 I guess I can get used to it. I dont have to force it or anything. I just have to assist with the lifting til its fully open. Still prefer that to the OEM stay. Quote
Clarkie Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 my one springs open... almost a bit too aggressively. once i unlock the bonnet i have to keep a hand on it to control the speed 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 my one springs open... almost a bit too aggressively. once i unlock the bonnet i have to keep a hand on it to control the speed You sure you haven't fitted your boot struts to the bonnet.. 1 Quote
Vlad Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I got same thing... fitted correctly, but do have to lift it up as well... never bothered me to be honest 1 Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 I got same thing... fitted correctly, but do have to lift it up as well... never bothered me to be honest Thanks Vlad. I don't feel so alone now Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 my one springs open... almost a bit too aggressively. once i unlock the bonnet i have to keep a hand on it to control the speed I designed an auto opening boot strut system for MGZT and Rover 75, and sometimes these were a bit aggressive depending on the age of the original hinges, spoilers fitted etc. We used to have competitions at local meets to see who could launch a polystyrene cup the furthest at the press of the key fob button Quote
14N Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 We used to have competitions at local meets to see who could launch a polystyrene cup the furthest at the press of the key fob button I now want a Rover 75. Kill me. Kill me now. 1 Quote
Zeezeebaba Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Oooo where do I get these? All my BMWS had them,this must be my next mod Quote
WhackyWill Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 Oooo where do I get these? All my BMWS had them,this must be my next mod There you go.. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/79733-350z-carbon-bonnet-dampers-75-deliv/ 1 Quote
steve916 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Posted November 9, 2014 Oooo where do I get these? All my BMWS had them,this must be my next mod Tarmac, Redline Styling, and others. All traders on here. Quote
tommoger Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Help! Just installed the bonnet struts and they are so stiff my lid won't even close. Just hangs open. Anyone else had this or know how to fix it? Quote
steve916 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Help! Just installed the bonnet struts and they are so stiff my lid won't even close. Just hangs open. Anyone else had this or know how to fix it? I think I'm actually going to remove mine, as they are horribly stiff and they are putting too much stress on my bonnet. They have actually pushed the bonnet up higher when it's closed. Edited November 24, 2014 by steve916 Quote
14N Posted November 24, 2014 Posted November 24, 2014 Stu had a similar problem with his. It was only when I tried another set, then removed them altogether, we found it was actually his bonnet/hinges that were the issue and not the dampers. Try your bonnet without them connected. Quote
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