Kranz Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 (edited) Then try here http://www.strutsdirect.co.uk/components/variable-force-gas-struts.php You'll have to measure up someone else's struts, and they come fullt pressurised so you'll probably have to bleed off some of the pressure unless you want your bonnet flying off But they are CHEAP..... and the brackets are available too for this or any custom job etc They also do stainless ones for quite a bit more..... but then the bling factor always costs ££ more Edit - See post 22 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=2307320&postcount=22 for the list of parts needed Edited April 24, 2009 by Kranz Link to parts list added (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Then try here http://www.strutsdirect.co.uk/components/variable-force-gas-struts.php You'll have to measure up someone else's struts, and they come fullt pressurised so you'll probably have to bleed off some of the pressure unless you want your bonnet flying off But they are CHEAP..... and the brackets are available too for this or any custom job etc They also do stainless ones for quite a bit more..... but then the bling factor always costs ££ more crikey! best measure some up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 just thought, these could also be a good replacement for the boot struts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 Yeah, you'd need to know what the force is of new stock ones. Then you could opt for the fixed pressure ones which are cheaper than the variable ones If anyone has a means of measuring??? Maybe some accurate bathroom scales and new strut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 I need a set of boot struts to! If anyone could find out the forces etc that would be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 11, 2009 Author Share Posted March 11, 2009 If someone wants to send me one, then I'll find out the specs..... Otherwise I think Pete Richards got some made up so may know? Pete, are you there?? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 my boot ones suck. or maybe i need to work out a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Perhaps someone with bonnet struts could measure them up for us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Where would these fit onto the stock bonnet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Nice one. I hate the stock bonnet strut thingy, the bonnet is twists quite badly when it rests on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 11, 2009 Share Posted March 11, 2009 Perhaps someone with bonnet struts could measure them up for us? what measurements would be needed, I have them so can measure mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Gary, If you can measure: D - The fully extended length of the whole strut from centre to centre of the ball type swivels 'Stroke' - The stroke fully extended (preferably off the car if possible?) B - The length of the body (up to the start of the swivel fitting) The diameter of the body and the diameter of the piston rod (shown as 18mm and 8mm in the diagram). Also the force required to compress one..... on a bathroom scale will be ok, in Kg. Probably best to measure the force needed once its started moving as the break free force will be higher than the constant force as it starts moving.... if that makes sense? Thanks mate And if someone can do this for the boot struts too???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhicks22 Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Group buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'd be up for that if it can be organised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani_r Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Again, can anyone tell me where these would fit to on the stock bonnet? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 D - The fully extended length of the whole strut from centre to centre of the ball type swivels - 485mm 'Stroke' - The stroke fully extended (preferably off the car if possible?) - 200mm (off the car) B - The length of the body (up to the start of the swivel fitting) - 250mm The diameter of the body and the diameter of the piston rod (shown as 18mm and 8mm in the diagram). - 20mm and 8mm Also the force required to compress one..... on a bathroom scale will be ok, in Kg. Probably best to measure the force needed once its started moving as the break free force will be higher than the constant force as it starts moving.... if that makes sense? - 45.44kgs hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 These are the ones from RS Components that a few members have including me, they work perfectly http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=searchProducts&searchTerm=686985 On that page is all the relevant data sheets, so maybe forward the info to the company Kranz posted and they will do an exact copy for a cheaper price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Again, can anyone tell me where these would fit to on the stock bonnet? Cheers mine here http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=148940&highlight=bonnet+dampers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 These are the ones from RS Components that a few members have including me, they work perfectly http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=searchProducts&searchTerm=686985 On that page is all the relevant data sheets, so maybe forward the info to the company Kranz posted and they will do an exact copy for a cheaper price You could of posted that 10 minutes ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Nice one Gary. I know Burna has posted the specs of the RS ones, but its good to see what if any differences there are I'll look into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 The variable pressure ones needed would be the SD02-200 and the pressure would need adjusting to suit each bonnet type. These are virtually the same as the RS ones, but are £3 cheaper per pair! Also this company accepts Paypal, and RS needs an account (I think). The strut comes with ball ends that would fit the body side, and the bracket for the bonnet would probably be the 'Rod End Bracket Steel Ball - Type 6' one. The centre to centre distance for the mounting bolts for this is 38mm.... anyone know what the bolt centre measurements are that are used for the bonnet bracket? The steel ball/pin thing will need reversing so that is sticks out the right way, I hope that is is reversable..... but as the bracket is only £3 then its not a big issue. If they don't work Uk-Rich can make brackets if you're nice to him http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=98830 So, the list of parts is: 2 x Gas Struts - SD02-200*** 2 x Rod End Fitting Steel Ball - SBJ2 1 x Rod End Bracket Steel Ball - Type 6 Total cost £43.68 Delivery £6.50 + Vat @ 15% For a fixed rate strut use the FSD02-200 with the same options as above. The rate to be set will be 450N if gary's measurements are correct. This is for a stock bonnet. A fibreglass or carbon fibre bonnet may need less force, so the variable dampers will be a better option as the force can be reduced by bleeding off the gas in the units..... but as they are only £1 less per unit than the variable ones, is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 You could of posted that 10 minutes ago Sorry mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinton Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 So is there going to be some sort of group buy on these or are people just going to buy them direct individually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Group buy sounds like a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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