Hood Struts: Gauging Interest

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  1. Static

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    I belong to another vehicle forum where one of the vendors makes hood strut kits to do away with the hood prop rod. I have one of his kits and I like it very much. I have contacted him to see if he would be interested in making a kit for our cars. He replied:
    Here is a thread that shows the product http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=101382

    How many would be interested in a kit like this? Also is anyone in the Seattle area willing to help with a test car?
     
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    z28th1s MCCI State Rep Coordinator

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    I would be interested in a set. I've had several sets of Redline Tuning hood struts on some of my Mustangs over the years. They were always so much nicer than the prop rods!
     
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    would we want the hood opening taller than the prop rod because of the hood latch? I know my head would...:yup:
     
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    Would be very interested!
     
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    not me Id rather buy billit hinges
    they do look like a very good alternative to the ol prop rod though
     
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    Unfortunately, Eddie Motorsports which manufactures Billet Hood Hinges, do not make them for our Mav/Comet, I have been bugging them for a few years to see about producing them, but still no luck.......Only other company that manufactures our billet hood hinges is in Brazil and he charges over $1200US for a set :drool:
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    Yikes!!
     
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    if i was going to change the hood hinges, i would create something like what is on the mercedes, so the hood sits straight up when working...
     
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    Thats great, the main problem is the hinges on the Mavs move in two different directions when opening and closing so you cant compare newer cars to ours. I have installed a few sets of struts on a few different mavericks and they work pretty good, plus they get the hood "up" in the front so you dont whack your head on that dreaded hood latch.


     
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    I would be interested is a set
     
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    If Eddie motorsports would make a set of hinges like dyent said that would be the best way. I've installed a set of them on my Buddy's 69 mustang and they are awesome ,look good and work great really smooth.
     
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    I would be interested in a set.
     
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    Maybe if enough members contact Eddie's about billet hood hinges for our Mav/Comets, they might see that
    there is enough interest to produce a set. Kind of like the special adjustable sway bar that Addco did for our
    members?
    David
     
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    I figured there would be a bit more interest in these.
     
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    as always...price.
     
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