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PORobinSCHE
post Sep 12 2006, 06:49 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Greetings,

anyone using gas struts instead of the springs for the trunk lid? are they reliable? and any installation issues?

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post Sep 12 2006, 07:10 PM
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Robin, I've installed the rear trunk shocks and really enjoy using them. I'll show them to you at the breakfast...

BTW, I got them from Craig (boxstr), camp914.

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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Greetings,

anyone using gas struts instead of the springs for the trunk lid? are they reliable? and any installation issues?

thanks

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post Sep 12 2006, 07:12 PM
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I have them on both front and back and they are stout and worth it. Get them from Craig at CAMP914. He gives great product support as well (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Sep 12 2006, 07:40 PM
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Had some on my rear trunk, schweet!!!! Once you go FG or CF though, they are a little to strong and the broom handel comes out.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) PITA broom handels, gotta come up with a sexy fix!
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post Sep 12 2006, 07:44 PM
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i (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) my camp914 rear shox
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post Sep 12 2006, 07:45 PM
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Yes, get the ones from Camp, that is what we have on my 914-6GT clone (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
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post Sep 12 2006, 08:08 PM
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[quote name='watsonrx13' post='770220' date='Sep 12 2006, 05:10 PM']
BTW, I got them from Craig (boxstr), camp914.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I did on my first teener, but cut cost for the current one. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) I will be contacting Craig before long.. Just my .02
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post Sep 12 2006, 11:21 PM
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Gas struts / shocks / shox rule.

If you want a bolt-in kit, do not pass go, go straight to camp914.com. Premium quality vendor, and a very reasonable price.

At a local swap meet, I intended on buying the camp914 kit. But they were out of stock. So I happened to be at a local pull-a-part wrecking yard and scored the parts I needed for a grand total of $7.00. Had to do a little cutting, welding, fabricating work, but it paid off. Posted a lackluster thread about it a while back.

Removing the old tortion bar system can be fun. Don't know where you're at with that. But for sure, the gas shox solution is great.
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post Sep 12 2006, 11:36 PM
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I installed the Camp914 set on my car, here's some pictures. Later on, I decided to weld the brackets on the fenders so that you would not be able to see the screw heads between the gap of the rear decklid and the fender;


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post Sep 12 2006, 11:51 PM
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Hello! When I got my car I also got a Camp914 rear shock kit but the instructions are kind of iffy. Difficult to read. Has someone done a write up with prefrably photos or should I contact Craig directly to get new instructions?
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post Sep 12 2006, 11:55 PM
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I called Craig directly and he was able to walk me through my questions. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Sep 12 2006, 11:57 PM
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I see you welded yours on. Are you suppose to or is it for extra strength?
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post Sep 13 2006, 12:03 AM
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Since I haven't painted it yet, I thought that if I welded it in I wouldn't see the screw heads in the gap between the decklid and fender. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)




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post Sep 13 2006, 12:08 AM
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I see so the kit is orignally bolt on? Sorry to hi jack her.
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post Sep 13 2006, 12:11 AM
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Hello! When I got my car I also got a Camp914 rear shock kit but the instructions are kind of iffy. Difficult to read. Has someone done a write up with prefrably photos or should I contact Craig directly to get new instructions?


What kind of questions are you needing answers to?

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I see so the kit is orignally bolt on? Sorry to hi jack her.


Yes, bolt on is the original intention.
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Toast
post Sep 13 2006, 02:43 PM
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Not bad for carrying sway bars.
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I should invest in those! I'm sure it would not make such a gawd-aweful noise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Sep 13 2006, 05:11 PM
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I should invest in those! I'm sure it would not make such a gawd-aweful noise. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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or at least put a roller back on....

mine made the same noise toast LOL
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post Sep 13 2006, 06:34 PM
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grat info, and excellent pictures! hmmmm disney Grand Prix cars use a similar set-up for their trunk lids (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)
i see a plan forming(i smell smoke) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)
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