Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community - FT86CLUB - [SOLD] FS: Grimmspeed High-Lift Hood Struts (Gen 1)

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Used Grimmspeed High-Lift Hood Struts / Hood Strut Kit [097001]

This is the Gen 1-variant
UNLIKELY COMPATIBLE WITH GEN2 - the fender bracket is different

$95 OBO Shipped CONUS | Can work a deal if picking-up local to SoCal. Please inquire for OCONUS/International Ship Quote

Complete with all original hardware, as pictured.
Great condition and function normally. Normal wear and tear.
I'm the original owner. I bought them new and have used them since 2018.

In my opinion, the most well-designed hood damper kit for the twins: impressive build, sturdy construction, and a joy to use. Also probably the highest-lift hood struts for the platform: the opening angle meets or exceeds the service position on the hood.

The dampers have a somewhat mild operating pressure by design.

Benefits:
- The struts are advertised to support an intermediate "car show" position (I personally never really used it).
- I think the struts would also be appropriate for use with carbon or composite hoods.
Con:
- If there are gusting winds >~15 MPH, the hood is susceptible to getting blown closed if your car is out in the open. Never a problem in the garage, though. They've always been this way for me, ever since I first installed them. The way I got around this was to use a rubberized C-Clamp as a physical stop on windy days (see included image)

I'm selling these because I've always wanted to collect and now have TOM'S hood dampers.