FIGS Hood Prop Interest? (now with prices) - Page 3 - my.IS

Crester · 04-17-2007, 06:04 PM

1. Crester
2. Lazy_E
3. bludshot
4. miketrd
5. ?????????????

bludshot · 04-18-2007, 09:04 AM

so, do these things lift the hood automatically once the front latch is released, or does it just support the hood once opened?

Prudens · 04-18-2007, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by bludshot

so, do these things lift the hood automatically once the front latch is released, or does it just support the hood once opened?

It will support the hood once raised.

I doubt very much it will lift the hood once the latch is released. If it did, it would have to be extremely powerful in it's compressed state to lift over 35lbs (stock hood weight - just estimating that number) over 90 degrees.

Crester · 04-18-2007, 10:30 AM

As Prudens said... these struts do not lift up your hood all the way from closed position. When you start lifting the hood... after you pass a few inches the struts will start to support the hood.

bludshot · 04-19-2007, 10:21 AM

i suppose that would make sense. whatever, i just wanna know when we can get these things and install em... that would be key.
i'm planning a few mods this year for the car. this would be a nice n easy first mod to kick the driving season off with, so i'm anxious i guess... are they here yet?

bludshot · 04-19-2007, 10:24 AM

ps. it doesn't look like it opens the hood to 90 degerees, but it does look like it's opened more than with the stock setup.

Crester · 04-19-2007, 11:33 AM

I'll call the guy from FIGS tomorrow and see how the prices change with 4 people. Then we can just send the money straight to him and have them shipped here.

I want to get mine to... the weather is nice... and it's a good time to install them.

Crester · 04-19-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bludshot

ps. it doesn't look like it opens the hood to 90 degerees, but it does look like it's opened more than with the stock setup.

It's not just about the angle of the hood... it gives better access to the engine bay because the gas struts aren't as intrusive as the prop stick.

bludshot · 04-19-2007, 11:57 AM

point taken. i just think it would look and operate better. those are the types of mods i'm interested in, so i'm in. let me know when you hear something back

Crester · 04-22-2007, 02:28 PM

I left a message with the guy from FIGS on Friday... I'll let you know what I find out.

Platinum288 · 04-24-2007, 10:10 PM

Hmm...I wonder if these things will get in the way of me getting at the oil filter when doing oil changes.

Crester · 04-24-2007, 10:14 PM

If anything... it'll make access easier.

Platinum288 · 04-25-2007, 12:02 AM

How so? It looks to me as if the FIGS props are right in the way. I'd have to go around them to lean in and get the filter. At least it looks that way from the pics you posted. I'd be interested to see a pic of them from from a side angle.

Crester · 04-25-2007, 09:56 AM

Think about it this way... it connects to the bolt on the relay box... and to your hood bracket... so imagine a line between the two.

Crester · 04-25-2007, 12:08 PM

Alright... here's the final prices. If you are one of those who are getting the kit shipped as part of a group in the GTA... you pay US$130. For those of you that are getting the kit shipped individually... you pay US$135.

Please send payment via PayPal to cc@figsprops.com . This price include the bracket for the relay box.