BRZ/FR-S Hood Struts - Any Interest?

[elrod]

Originally Posted by BoostinIX

My only gripe, long as we're being honest, is the instructions. Video was just a reading of the paper ones. There's not TOO much brain power, it was fairly straight forward to play with and figure out what went where... but I can see them being confusing for non-inclined people.

Ex: Show a picture of the rubber piece in the end, no question which way to put it in.

More lego-ish instructions or some close-up shots on the steps :P I was like "I've built a motor and this is way more a PITA..."

Still, parts are aaaaaaawesome.

@BoostinIX
I believed the same way you did on identification. Please see my pix on post #658 of this thread (page 30). [Don't know how to reference a post.]

[BoostinIX]

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Yup, images like that would've helped. Basically, the instructions tell you how to do it, but don't give you a visual reference when that step is done to know you've done it right and to move on.


/shrug. Still figured it out lol

[Fenrir]

Originally Posted by BoostinIX

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Yup, images like that would've helped. Basically, the instructions tell you how to do it, but don't give you a visual reference when that step is done to know you've done it right and to move on.


/shrug. Still figured it out lol

Don't really understand what you guys are talking about? If you mean how to tell which bracket goes to which side that's basically the first thing they tell you how to determine, and show it pretty clearly in the video. He also explains pretty clearly that the rubber grommet should be pushed in from the underside of the bracket, and shows him putting it in. Not sure how much clearer they can get? (Don't mean to sound rude, all serious questions no sarcasm intended)

[zoomzoomers]

Ok mine is in the way. Someone please post a DIY video!

[Fenrir]

Originally Posted by zoomzoomers

Ok mine is in the way. Someone please post a DIY video!

Check the first post.

[PNW FRS]

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

Thanks for the honest feedback; we'll definitely make some changes to our packaging prior to the official release! You guys are AMAZING customers, and we're thankful for your support every single day!

Matt
Engineering

Mine arrived on Thursday... quick service on the delivery. The components were wrapped up really good... nothing loose... nice and tidy. Actually took me a few minutes with a razor blade to open up all the packaging to get parts laid out.

Watched the install video... looked at the PDF instructions... and went to it. Took all of about 20 minutes from start to finish... I did have an extra pair of hands to help steady things during the install of the main brackets. No issue with re-using the 10mm bolts.... they snugged down nicely. I guess time will tell if the stress of open/closing requires a little longer bolt.

The only thing that doesn't quite jive up with the video is that when closing the hood... letting the hood get past the point of no return... the hood does not close 100% from the free-fall. The latch catches, but I have to push down on the front edge to get to fully lock closed. Not a huge deal... maybe after the struts get some workout, they will "loosen up" a bit and the free-fall to closure will be a bit faster to have sufficient velocity to fully close and lock.

All in all.. very satisfied.... Thanks for the group buy opportunity which saved a few pesos.

[DGMBRZ]

Very fast shipping! Love mine. Great clearance and well made product. Thanks!




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[sierra]

No 8 is still waiting patiently in Oz.

[Skippman]

What's the current wait time like on these? Back ordered?

[GrimmSpeed]

Originally Posted by PNW FRS

Mine arrived on Thursday... quick service on the delivery. The components were wrapped up really good... nothing loose... nice and tidy. Actually took me a few minutes with a razor blade to open up all the packaging to get parts laid out.

Watched the install video... looked at the PDF instructions... and went to it. Took all of about 20 minutes from start to finish... I did have an extra pair of hands to help steady things during the install of the main brackets. No issue with re-using the 10mm bolts.... they snugged down nicely. I guess time will tell if the stress of open/closing requires a little longer bolt.

The only thing that doesn't quite jive up with the video is that when closing the hood... letting the hood get past the point of no return... the hood does not close 100% from the free-fall. The latch catches, but I have to push down on the front edge to get to fully lock closed. Not a huge deal... maybe after the struts get some workout, they will "loosen up" a bit and the free-fall to closure will be a bit faster to have sufficient velocity to fully close and lock.

All in all.. very satisfied.... Thanks for the group buy opportunity which saved a few pesos.

Thanks for the feedback! Definitely let us know if the struts loosen up a bit with some use. We decided to err on the side of stiffness so that the hood wouldn't randomly fall with a gust of wind, but all of the kits we tested allowed the hood to 'drop close'. In any case, glad you're satisfied!

Originally Posted by DGMBRZ

Very fast shipping! Love mine. Great clearance and well made product. Thanks!
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Looks killer! Thanks for posting a pic!

Originally Posted by sierra

No 8 is still waiting patiently in Oz.

Thanks for your patience!

Originally Posted by Skippman

What's the current wait time like on these? Back ordered?

If sales doesn't chime in here, I'll touch base with them on Monday and get back to you. I don't believe that these are backordered.

Have a safe weekend, everyone!

Matt
Engineering

[schtebie]

Another great product from Grimmspeed!

It's too bad I was an idiot and snapped the bolt that holds the lower bracket in half. Made the installation process take twice as long.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by GrimmSpeed

Thanks for the honest feedback; we'll definitely make some changes to our packaging prior to the official release! You guys are AMAZING customers, and we're thankful for your support every single day!

Matt
Engineering

Looking at mine right now as it's finally nice enough to install; the damper bodies are chipped likely from hitting the large metal brackets during shipping. See attached picture. That's a particularly bad spot, but all up and down the damper bodies there are chips in the finish like that.

[GrimmSpeed]

Yikes, they definitely didn't look like that when they left Minnesota! Let me talk to the guys on Monday and see what we can do. If you want to install it in the mean time, go right ahead.

Matt
Engineering

[Mr.Jay]

Love it. Will make working in the engine bay much easier

Tried to make sure my pic shows all the other awesome GrimmSpeed products