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> front trunk springs, both versions
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post Jun 8 2017, 08:01 PM
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a set for me to please. Can't pay till july? I hope that's OK
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post Jun 8 2017, 10:18 PM
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I'm in as well...
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post Jun 9 2017, 04:37 AM
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I would like a set. But the spring rate is important...A few of years ago I was at Brad Mayeur's with severely sagging springs. He took a bunch of springs he had on hand and kept replacing mine until we had a pair that held the hood up in the third (last) notch.

So, I don't know what original spec is, but if the supplied spring you gave did not match the original you could wind up (hey, a spring term!) with a sagging replacement spring.

Otherwise, I'm in for two pairs! Great idea!

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post Jun 9 2017, 06:42 AM
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I'm in for two sets.

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post Jun 9 2017, 07:37 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 8 2017, 03:21 PM) *

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.


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I've been hit in the head too many times because of failing gas struts.
IMPO on the rear trunk of a 914 they are in the way.

I'll have to look at mine, not a big deal but I know it doesn't open the last inch or so.

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post Jun 9 2017, 07:43 AM
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I'd be I for a set as well.
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post Jun 9 2017, 08:04 AM
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I'm in a for a set.
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post Jun 9 2017, 09:46 AM
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I put in a PO for the springs. They will give me a sample set, then I will test fit them. If the spring rate is correct I will give the go ahead. 4 weeks out, so when they are ready I will update this thread with pictures.

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post Jun 9 2017, 02:10 PM
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I would be interested in a set as well.
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post Jun 10 2017, 05:55 AM
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I am in for a pair if this happens. Thanks, Pete.
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post Jun 10 2017, 08:29 PM
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Never pulled a set of springs off any car that I could use for replacements. A very needed product.
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post Jun 11 2017, 04:07 AM
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Yes please for one set! (If you would be willing to ship to UK).
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post Jun 11 2017, 08:45 AM
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I am in for at least one set.
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post Jul 31 2017, 02:42 PM
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The springs are ready.

http://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP336S

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post Jul 31 2017, 03:14 PM
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Ordered!

Now I can get it fully up!
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post Jul 31 2017, 03:29 PM
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post Aug 1 2017, 07:20 AM
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Here is a little video on instagram of the springs in action.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BXQKR92AVKr/?ta...sign1&hl=en
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post Aug 1 2017, 01:20 PM
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I looked at the instagram video and can't tell what hook you have the springs on. Ideally it would be on the lightest tension (closest to dash) or close to it so if they do wear with time there is some adjustment?
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post Aug 1 2017, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(Morrie @ Aug 1 2017, 11:20 AM) *

I looked at the instagram video and can't tell what hook you have the springs on. Ideally it would be on the lightest tension (closest to dash) or close to it so if they do wear with time there is some adjustment?


The springs in the video are in the middle position. I had them on the lightest tension and they held up the hood, but they didnt "pop" the hood up like the middle position did.

These springs will have to go through another couple thousand expansions to loose the spring rate. This is what the spring manufacturer told me.

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post Aug 1 2017, 01:54 PM
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Anyone know a good tool to stretch and place these springs? Maybe like a coil spring compressor just use it in reverse?
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