front trunk springs, both versions |
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front trunk springs, both versions |
peteyd |
Jun 8 2017, 06:18 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 707 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
I have looked into getting the front trunk springs manufactured.
I believe there are two different variants, but this is the sample that I gave the guy. Edit: I just want to add, that powder coating these springs will amount to some tension loss. I dont know the science behind it, that is just what the spring manufacturer told me. We would be looking at selling a set for $60. Is this a product that would be of interest at this price point? Pete |
McMark |
Jun 8 2017, 01:21 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I'd take a set in hopes of making the hood sit higher.
I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup. AND Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs. |
Eric_Shea |
Nov 27 2017, 11:33 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I'd take a set in hopes of making the hood sit higher. I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup. AND Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
98101 |
Nov 27 2017, 12:32 PM
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Michael in Seattle Group: Members Posts: 373 Joined: 7-October 17 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 21,495 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I'd take a set in hopes of making the hood sit higher. I hate the gas strut conversion! Especially on the front. I really don't see the benefit compared to a stock spring/torsion setup. AND Gas struts definitely wear out faster than springs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Another data point: our 1998 Lexus trunk (using gas struts I assume) doesn’t raise as well as my 914 front trunk that probably has 1970 springs. The Lexus is otherwise reliable, but I guess they weren’t optimizing for a 50-year useful life. |
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