a98pmalcolm Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 More of a thread for future reference for people as there was no close up pics and whether there ok with Carbon or fibre glass bonnets. All fitted fine and supports the fibre glass hood well, all closes with no issues Paul hood struts have a real nice finish and for under £100 its a mod thats well worth it. Excuse the unclean engine bay, but some pics Thanks Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc92 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I like these a lot, they look more convenient than the standard hood propper-upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Those are very cool mate - was looking for some good pictures. Big help mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parm_93 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thanks mate! I'll be getting a pair of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 They are very good, I have these on the track car for shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Are the struts carbon then? Only ask as I've just seen some generic ones on eBay for £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Are the struts carbon then? Only ask as I've just seen some generic ones on eBay for £40 Generic? They're pretty specific things bonnet struts. They have to align, strut length, the bonnet has to close properly, the brackets are specific, as is the force required for the struts themselves. I've just had my own custom set done, and it took a lot of time and effort to get it all right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Generic as in brand: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181752009426&alt=web Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I got mine done at place called SGS Engineering, didnt sell them off the shelf for the supra so had to get a custom size done. Work perfectly. The carbon is a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Generic as in brand: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=181752009426&alt=web Thing is, those brackets look a bit naff. The Whifbitz ones are smaller and more subtle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Generic? They're pretty specific things bonnet struts. They have to align, strut length, the bonnet has to close properly, the brackets are specific, as is the force required for the struts themselves. I've just had my own custom set done, and it took a lot of time and effort to get it all right. I got mine done at place called SGS Engineering, didnt sell them off the shelf for the supra so had to get a custom size done. Work perfectly. The carbon is a nice touch. How much did you guys pay if you don't mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Mine cost circa £100 in the end. But that includes custom fabricated Supra specific brackets that look almost oem, and black powdercoating. I also got my struts from SGS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Thing is, those brackets look a bit naff. The Whifbitz ones are smaller and more subtle. Ah right yeah see what you mean mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Got the whifbitz carbon ones on mine, they are a good buy Ive had cheap ones on other cars and give it a few months or less and the bonnet will start dropping on your head, although our bonnets are fairly light that may not happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Would it be possible to get a couple more pictures of the hood mounted brackets please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share Posted January 20, 2016 Glad there of help fellas Yer sure Tom. Will get sunday during the day of thats ok? Yer they ad a modern look which is nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I've got a set but I can't quite see how you've got yours mounted on the boot, just wanted some peace of mind before getting mine sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Installed mine the other day too and they are brilliant. A very easy 10 minute mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just to clarify, the mounting plate is installed between the bonnet and hinge and only using the top bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Just to clarify, the mounting plate is installed between the bonnet and hinge and only using the top bolt? Yes mate. Will go out now for you ... One min Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 1st time iv'e opened the bonnet with them just now.. So cool is that sad? lol Ok here you go mate. The brackets will rotate like mine, even if you tighten them on straight. then once tested tighten them again. I didn't want to over over tighten as its only fibre glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomyspeedy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you very much for braving the weather for me! I've mounted mine in exactly the same way but i'm having bonnet shut issues. It closes fine but leaves a sizable gap on the passenger side of the bonnet. Makes me think that maybe the plate should be sand-wedged to lower the bonnet some more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Thank you very much for braving the weather for me! I've mounted mine in exactly the same way but i'm having bonnet shut issues. It closes fine but leaves a sizable gap on the passenger side of the bonnet. Makes me think that maybe the plate should be sand-wedged to lower the bonnet some more? Have you tightened the nut to the hood in slightly the wrong place, I.e. Further into the bracket hole if that makes sense compared to other side? I did this and the strut stopped the bonnet front latching as it caught the edge. Double check first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tomyspeedy Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Have you tightened the nut to the hood in slightly the wrong place, I.e. Further into the bracket hole if that makes sense compared to other side? I did this and the strut stopped the bonnet front latching as it caught the edge. Double check first. I feel I may have put the brackets on the wrong side? Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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