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front trunk springs, both versions |
funk |
Jun 8 2017, 08:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 23-June 14 From: sandpoint idaho Member No.: 17,531 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
a set for me to please. Can't pay till july? I hope that's OK
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ValcoOscar |
Jun 8 2017, 10:18 PM
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Garage Life Group: Members Posts: 2,366 Joined: 19-November 13 From: SoCal Member No.: 16,669 Region Association: Southern California |
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orthobiz |
Jun 9 2017, 04:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,754 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Cadillac, Michigan Member No.: 7,438 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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! Paul |
Jasfsmith |
Jun 9 2017, 06:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 556 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Bangor, ME Member No.: 2,882 Region Association: North East States |
I'm in for two sets.
James Smith |
Mark Henry |
Jun 9 2017, 07:37 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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) 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. |
live free & drive |
Jun 9 2017, 07:43 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 29-June 16 From: New Hampshire Member No.: 20,159 Region Association: None |
I'd be I for a set as well.
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914-300Hemi |
Jun 9 2017, 08:04 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,352 Joined: 7-September 06 From: San Dimas, CA Member No.: 6,794 Region Association: Southern California |
I'm in a for a set.
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peteyd |
Jun 9 2017, 09:46 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
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.
Pete |
rmdinmd |
Jun 9 2017, 02:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 488 Joined: 30-October 13 From: Greeneville,Tn Member No.: 16,585 Region Association: South East States |
I would be interested in a set as well.
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maf914 |
Jun 10 2017, 05:55 AM
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Not a Guru! Group: Members Posts: 3,049 Joined: 30-April 03 From: Central Florida Member No.: 632 Region Association: None |
I am in for a pair if this happens. Thanks, Pete.
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914Sixer |
Jun 10 2017, 08:29 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Never pulled a set of springs off any car that I could use for replacements. A very needed product.
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23e Heure |
Jun 11 2017, 04:07 AM
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Busy overtaking 911s Group: Members Posts: 323 Joined: 13-August 15 From: London Member No.: 19,057 Region Association: England |
Yes please for one set! (If you would be willing to ship to UK).
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Kansas 914 |
Jun 11 2017, 08:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,999 Joined: 1-March 03 From: Durango, Colorado Member No.: 373 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I am in for at least one set.
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peteyd |
Jul 31 2017, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
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Mblizzard |
Jul 31 2017, 03:14 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,033 Joined: 28-January 13 From: Knoxville Tn Member No.: 15,438 Region Association: South East States |
Ordered!
Now I can get it fully up! |
bandjoey |
Jul 31 2017, 03:29 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Can you make a new body for say, $10k? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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peteyd |
Aug 1 2017, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
Here is a little video on instagram of the springs in action.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BXQKR92AVKr/?ta...sign1&hl=en |
Morrie |
Aug 1 2017, 01:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 181 Joined: 8-October 07 From: Cedar Park, Texas Member No.: 8,198 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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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peteyd |
Aug 1 2017, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 27-March 08 From: Elora, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 8,858 Region Association: Canada |
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. Pete |
Ed_Turbo |
Aug 1 2017, 01:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
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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