Hi Guys

 

I need some Hinges for the Front Bonnet, iv been told that it will help support the bonnet on opening and closing due to the structural integrity of the bonnet after i had the middle of it cut out and to help reduce flex when opening and closing!

 

The rear hatch struts cant be used due to them being to big so i need to get some off another make of car. Has anyone attempted this before and where did they get the struts from

 

Any ideas will be appreciated

 

Fas

Does anybody have an idea about this?

 

Any help appreciated

 

Fas

Do you mean hydraulic bonnet struts ?

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=44310

hi Fais

 

try the hyundai dealer the bonnet struts from the Terraccan are short and

powerfull HTH

 

steve

I'd have thought it depends on how much of the support framework of the bonnet you have cut away. If you have only cut the actual sheet steel, and no framework, then all the rigidity will remain (to a point) But if you have cut sections of the framework away, then having two gas struts forcing the bonnet upwards wil probably put too much starin on the remaining frame, and fook it completely, if you see what I mean.

You don,t need a powerful strut as the bonnets only aluminium, we tried a few different ones to get a smooth lift, too strong and it nearly wacks you in the chin ! also too long and the bonnet goes too high and strains the hinges .

We found a tailgate strut off a Renault Megane is ideal .

If your looking for strut which is adjustable , i believe R.S Componants do a range of struts with a bleed screw in them , you basically bleed gas out of them until you get to your required strength of lift , but let too much out and your buggered , you have to get some more and start again.

Mantav8 did a write up on how to fit the stut on a zed , i believe its in the tuning section under bodywork.HTH :D

Thank you guys, will keep all this in mind, may PM a few of you for more details

 

Cheers

 

Fas