Hood Shock Carbon Fiber Damper Set? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Mo707 · 06-30-2012, 10:32 PM

Is there any for the FR-S?
I've been looking everywhere and havent found any..

I'm new to this for so sorry if I messed up or something

whataboutbob · 07-01-2012, 10:25 AM

Bump. I'd like to see some dampers made for the hood too.

Lonewolf · 07-01-2012, 12:35 PM

Waiting on someone in the Michigan area to work with a company to get these made...

yamaha16bw · 07-01-2012, 03:01 PM

Redline tuning will have a set sometime soon. They used my frs for the test car and they are in the process of having custom brackets made so it will be a complete bolt on kit......not drilling. It will be a dual shock kit as well. Looked awesome when they mocked it up. Hopefully they will have some more info soon on a ETA and I'll pass it along to everyone.

russv · 07-01-2012, 03:23 PM

Don't understand why they weren't standard. Can't be that heavy.

GenkiElite · 07-01-2012, 05:04 PM

Isn't the hood aluminum? A bad damper could easily end up with a bent hood when trying to close it.

Proud of BOXER · 07-01-2012, 05:33 PM

Another reason is that hood dampeners don't open the hood as far as a prop rod. Toyota and FHI made it a point to have 2 settings for the hood for those who need to get under it. Also, Subarus aren't known for having hood struts. I don't think any FHI car has one from the factory.

yamaha16bw · 07-01-2012, 11:46 PM

The hood will open to its full standard height as it sits on the hood prop.

yamaha16bw · 07-01-2012, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GenkiElite

Isn't the hood aluminum? A bad damper could easily end up with a bent hood when trying to close it.

They are valved for a light hood.

Mo707 · 07-01-2012, 11:50 PM

Can't wait!
Anyone know the release date?

denkigrve · 07-02-2012, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Waiting on someone in the Michigan area to work with a company to get these made...

Quote:

Originally Posted by yamaha16bw

Redline tuning will have a set sometime soon. They used my frs for the test car and they are in the process of having custom brackets made so it will be a complete bolt on kit......not drilling. It will be a dual shock kit as well. Looked awesome when they mocked it up. Hopefully they will have some more info soon on a ETA and I'll pass it along to everyone.

Hey Look, someone from Michigan!!!

/end captain obvious post

yamaha16bw · 07-02-2012, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mo707

Can't wait!
Anyone know the release date?

As soon as I hear from them to come in for the final test fit I will let everyone know.

kndonlee · 07-02-2012, 10:22 AM

Typically for light hoods, the dampers that come are slow-expanding dampers so they don't slam open the hood upon opening it up.

My buddy's GTR had dampers that did exactly that.

Ranatsu · 07-02-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Proud of BOXER

Another reason is that hood dampeners don't open the hood as far as a prop rod. Toyota and FHI made it a point to have 2 settings for the hood for those who need to get under it. Also, Subarus aren't known for having hood struts. I don't think any FHI car has one from the factory.

I know the 2011 STi has them from the factory.

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Proud of BOXER Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 74 Toyota Celica ST Location: San Francisco Posts: 59 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Another reason is that hood dampeners don't open the hood as far as a prop rod. Toyota and FHI made it a point to have 2 settings for the hood for those who need to get under it. Also, Subarus aren't known for having hood struts. I don't think any FHI car has one from the factory.

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