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> front trunk springs, both versions
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post Aug 19 2017, 09:36 PM
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Yeah, now instead of the hood dropping and attacking me when I'm looking in the trunk, the hood hits me in the chin on the way up.

It's funny how a retro-fit solution is better than the newer solution where we always expect the opposite. I think the newer hood shocks could work if the geometry was different. The hood shocks on my 911 always push up on the hood from closed to fully open. They are mounted vertically whereas the 914 hood shocks are mounted horizontally.

At any rate, new hood shocks rule. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Oct 26 2017, 12:12 PM
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Awsome,

Early hood springs are availible (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Thanks RD !!!!!!!!!


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post Nov 21 2017, 10:19 PM
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Here’s the proof they work perfectly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

https://youtu.be/QkEhwY_7h7s
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post Nov 22 2017, 07:01 AM
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QUOTE(Socalandy @ Nov 21 2017, 08:19 PM) *

Here’s the proof they work perfectly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

https://youtu.be/QkEhwY_7h7s


Andy,

thanks for posting.

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post Nov 22 2017, 11:48 AM
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Both versions of these springs will be on sale one day only this Friday!

25% off

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post Nov 22 2017, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(peteyd @ Nov 22 2017, 09:48 AM) *

Both versions of these springs will be on sale one day only this Friday!

25% off

Pete



Will any sheet metal be on sale Pete?? I need one last piece.
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post Nov 22 2017, 06:35 PM
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QUOTE(peteyd @ Nov 22 2017, 12:48 PM) *

Both versions of these springs will be on sale one day only this Friday!

25% off

Pete


I need a set, will there be a link or is it on a website
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post Nov 22 2017, 09:00 PM
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Gotta remember to order those on Friday- the '73 definitely needs them, or should I say my forehead will be happy to have them...
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post Nov 23 2017, 08:40 AM
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Early springs 70-71
http://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP336SA


Late 72-76
http://www.restoration-design.com/store/product/PP336S
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post Nov 23 2017, 08:45 AM
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QUOTE(sdearman @ Nov 22 2017, 04:35 PM) *

QUOTE(peteyd @ Nov 22 2017, 12:48 PM) *

Both versions of these springs will be on sale one day only this Friday!

25% off

Pete


I need a set, will there be a link or is it on a website
QUOTE(SKL1 @ Nov 22 2017, 07:00 PM) *

Gotta remember to order those on Friday- the '73 definitely needs them, or should I say my forehead will be happy to have them...


The springs will be the only pieces on sale.

There wont be an order code to apply the discount, but I can assure you that the discount will be applied.

If youre not comfortable placing the order online, PM me with your email and we can setup the transaction that way.

Happy Thanksgiving my American Friends! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Nov 24 2017, 12:45 PM
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Just ordered mine. I'm still nervous about installation with no tools.
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post Nov 24 2017, 02:03 PM
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Ordered a pair - thanks for the deal!
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post Nov 24 2017, 02:14 PM
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Ordered two sets, Thanks!
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post Nov 24 2017, 04:20 PM
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Just ordered a set for my '73. Sure hope the installation with leather gloves is as easy as they say. Seems like they'll be under a lot of tension!! Sure don't want a missle flying through the garage!!
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post Nov 24 2017, 04:46 PM
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Here’s an easy solution and most will have what you need in the garage. Make sure the wire stays on the outside when you hook it so the wire will be free to remove and not trapped between the bracket and spring (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)


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post Nov 24 2017, 04:47 PM
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post Nov 27 2017, 07:17 AM
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Thank you to all who ordered the trunk springs. These will be shipped out on Tuesday.

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post Nov 27 2017, 11:33 AM
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QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 8 2017, 12:21 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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post Nov 27 2017, 12:32 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Nov 27 2017, 09:33 AM) *

QUOTE(McMark @ Jun 8 2017, 12:21 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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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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post Dec 10 2017, 12:25 PM
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