BRZ/FR-S Hood Struts - Any Interest?

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

I don't see how the dampers would change the behavior of the hood when it is in the closed/latched position. In this position, the factory latch is what is holding the hood down and I don't think that the factory hood prop or any aftermarket dampers are going to make a difference.

BTW, where are you doing 200km/h (124Mi/h) anyway?

The only possibility that I think may be a contributing factor is the upper brackets. When the hood is closed the gas springs are fully compressed, so they are technically preloaded to their maximum force. However, since the dampers are pointing towards the front of the hood the force that is acting on the brackets is also in the same direction. This could possibly provide some preload to prevent this phenomenon, but since the hood movement is perpendicular to this preload it might not act as expected. But I really have no idea since I'm not familiar with this "hood lifting at speed" problem. So maybe it will, maybe it won't, unfortunately we can't test at those speeds.

Originally Posted by LetsGo

BTW, I'm also in for the dampers when you make em, Grimm.

Awesome! Thanks for the support sir!

Originally Posted by Moshpit37

Can't believe I've missed this thread for so long. I can tell my engine bay is going to be overflowing with your products. Count me IN!!!

I hope it does! We'll keep the good stuff coming! Thank you very much!

Thank all of you so far, and keep those questions and comments coming!

Chase
Engineering

[whataboutbob]

Originally Posted by LetsGo

He's from Germany! I was stationed there, and let me tell you: I used to get up to 120mph almost daily, legally. The autobahn across the country was such a beautiful drive, with the normal speed limit of 130 km/h (82mph) and some spots have no speed limit. Gorgeous road conditions, courteous and well behaved drivers who knew how to drive.

BTW, I'm also in for the dampers when you make em, Grimm.

Doh, didn't notice that.

[Jayde]

How did I miss this thread?!?! Only to find out about when you guys posted the video on Facebook. I need to check all the forums on FT86club more often...

Want!!!

[boredom.is.me]

I probably missed it, but when will this be available?

[flatline]

Any idea how this will function with an aftermarket CF or FRP hood? I'm assuming the lighter weight will have an effect on the "sweet spot" and the ability of these struts to function as intended?

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by Jayde

How did I miss this thread?!?! Only to find out about when you guys posted the video on Facebook. I need to check all the forums on FT86club more often...

Want!!!

I don't know man! Get on it dog gone it!

Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

I probably missed it, but when will this be available?

Should be looking for them around January.

Originally Posted by flatline

Any idea how this will function with an aftermarket CF or FRP hood? I'm assuming the lighter weight will have an effect on the "sweet spot" and the ability of these struts to function as intended?

We're not 100% sure yet, as the weights of these other hoods havent been released yet, BUT I do know a few things:

The stock hood is aluminum, and VERY light at just a shade over 15lbs. It will be hard to beat that sort of weight in FRP or CFRP. The Seibon carbon hood weighs almost exactly what the aluminum piece does, so it will function nearly identical.

When I say "it will be hard to beat that sort of weight in FRP and CFRP" I am speaking from experience. I spent over a year making FRP and CFRP body pieces including hoods, so I know how difficult it is to make a cosmetically beautiful (read: smooth) as well as functional (read: has a working, durable hood latch) and still be able to remove weight when compared to an aluminum hood.

Time will tell as these hoods start coming out and the weights of them are released, but for now it looks like these might be just fine. So knowing the weights of these new hoods coming out will answer most of this question. The only other variable being: How faithfully does the company producing the hood reproduce the "skeleton structure" under the top skin of the hood.

-Chase
Engineering

[R2RO]

Limited edition? haha
Im interested though

[86 FRS]

Originally Posted by R2RO

Limited edition? haha
Im interested though

lol +1 for LE

interested too

[wu_dot_com]

whats the weight delta between the OEM rod to your prototype?

[zex]

Id be in depending on the price.. but so far the price has been decent for my oil cap, battery tie down and master cylinder brace

[gmookher]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

Never bought from one company so many times before

In depending on price.

I am in. Whatever the price. Grimmspeed stuff welcome on my car. Ship me bill me, thanks.

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by wu_dot_com

whats the weight delta between the OEM rod to your prototype?

I'll pull the rod and get a weight for you by Monday!

Originally Posted by zex

Id be in depending on the price.. but so far the price has been decent for my oil cap, battery tie down and master cylinder brace

Originally Posted by gmookher

I am in. Whatever the price. Grimmspeed stuff welcome on my car. Ship me bill me, thanks.

:happy0180:

Keep an eye out, as we'll probably start a list to see who's interested on Monday. Help us get an idea of how many of these kits we should run for the first batch. We're getting close! Have a nice/safe weekend folks!

Matt
Engineering

[dawnst3ar]

Gotta say, my car is quickly becoming a Grimoybaru. Count me in for a set.

[sierra]

Price with freight to Oz is going to be the crunch but the low $US is helping compensate.
Count me in as long as freight doesn't spoil it.