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Front hood shocks? Do they work ? |
Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 02:30 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Not sure where this kit came from?
Is this acceptable? Is this really how they are supposed to work? Thoughts? Attached image(s) |
SirAndy |
Nov 20 2006, 02:35 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Not sure where this kit came from? Is this acceptable? Is this really how they are supposed to work? Thoughts? i've done mine that way for 4 years now, no problems what-so-ever. that was before any kits ... craig is selling a kit now, but his uses all nice and shiny brackets ... here's my home-made solution, just two long bolts and a few nuts, nothing special. hasn't failed yet ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy Attached image(s) |
swood |
Nov 20 2006, 02:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,839 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Strong Beach Member No.: 251 Region Association: None |
I just did mine last weekend and they move around a bit at the point of opening or closing. I need to make a more rigid connection as that movement cant be good for the attachment point. Other than that it is fantastic.
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Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 02:40 PM
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I know Andy!! I was there when you did it..LOL
I think this is a Craig kit (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Notice that your shocks were not strong enough to BEND the metal that typically holds the springs. This looks like SHIT now because of it. It cracked the paint and so forth. The kit is nice with it's brackets and such.. but I think the struts are too strong for the application. B |
GaroldShaffer |
Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,624 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None |
I had a set for a year and went back to springs. I found that the ones I had were fine once the hood was open about 1/2 way, but before the half open mark there was no tension so if you were not paying attention the hood "could" drop closed hard, which has happen before to the wife, hence gong back to springs.
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Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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I'm concerned that it will "work" the metal and break off sooner or later. This wouldnt be a big deal if you didnt have to open the hood to put gas in the car!
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SirAndy |
Nov 20 2006, 02:42 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
but I think the struts are too strong for the application. mine are generic 911 front hood shocks ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
SirAndy |
Nov 20 2006, 02:45 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I found that the ones I had were fine once the hood was open about 1/2 way, but before the half open mark there was no tension that's how they all work. for me, no big deal at all, took me all of 5 minutes to get used to. i really like the fact that the hood now opens all the way and stays there! no sagging, have to hold it open with one hand while pumping gas crap no more ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Andy |
Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 02:52 PM
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Andy,
I had parted out a 84 Carrera and kept all the hood shocks from that car. Do you recall if you picked them out of our stash of parts at one of the shops? QUOTE mine are generic 911 front hood shocks B |
PRS914-6 |
Nov 20 2006, 03:22 PM
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Excellence Magazine Project 914 3.6 Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,278 Joined: 20-May 06 From: Central California Member No.: 6,031 Region Association: None |
Brad, before paint, I did this......Heavier than stock metal
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Dr Evil |
Nov 20 2006, 03:41 PM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I used two big washers to shore up the mount. No worries after that. Or, you could use a piece of flat iron. It aint a hard problem to fix, but I agree that it is not a desirable side effect of the installation/usage.
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2-OH! |
Nov 20 2006, 04:20 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
I have Craig's kit...You have to re-inforce the metal tabs or the metal works and will eventually bend off and break...
I've been meaning to send him a suggestion to lengthen the ball joint fitting threads and add reinforcing strips of some sort (in the kit) to sandwich the original spring bracket, but I have not done it... 2-OH! |
Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 04:55 PM
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Thanks Paul (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I was'nt involved with the paint & body work on this tub, just the engine/electrical nightmare..LOL I like the 2-OH non weld approach with capturing the spring hangers between two pieces of metal. The large washer suggested by Mike is similar in thought. Craig.. you watching ?? listening?? B |
SirAndy |
Nov 20 2006, 05:39 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I had parted out a 84 Carrera and kept all the hood shocks from that car. Do you recall if you picked them out of our stash of parts at one of the shops? yes, i recall. and no, not from your stash ... i bought mine from EASY ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Andy |
Elliot_Cannon |
Nov 20 2006, 06:37 PM
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I reinforced mine with a small piece of steel and an extra bolt. Works great.
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Elliot_Cannon |
Nov 20 2006, 06:38 PM
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Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 06:38 PM
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Thanks Elllliot!!
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Brad Roberts |
Nov 20 2006, 06:40 PM
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QUOTE yes, i recall. and no, not from your stash ... i bought mine from EASY ... Andy I was trying to figure out what year you might have used. I dont like using non-stock wearable items that will need to be replaced over time. I would rather use factory Porsche parts. B |
SirAndy |
Nov 20 2006, 08:54 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,676 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
I was trying to figure out what year you might have used. I dont like using non-stock wearable items that will need to be replaced over time. I would rather use factory Porsche parts. no idea on the year, we just went through the big pile and picked two that were still working. if i recall correctly, john said something to the effect that there are only two different types used on a 911 over the years ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Andy |
boxstr |
Nov 20 2006, 10:51 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
A metal tab similar to the one Elliot has is in the works. It appears in the pic that you provided Brad that the ball is at the furtherest back opening, it should be in the middle.
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