Big Mark Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 LONG STORY BUT HAVE ANOTHER BATCH OF THESE FOR SALE - Post #75 - BUT THIS REALLY IS THE LAST BATCH EVER FROM ME Following on from my previous post here, I now have 35 sets (15 more being finished off) of brackets from the engineering company available for anyone who wants something far superior to the universal bonnet strut bracket. These come with a 10mm ball stud. Straight swap for anyone with a universal bonnet strut kit. If you don't have a kit then you'll need parts below. Gas dampers are available from SGS engineering. You'll need 60lbs 20" struts including ends. Plus M6x1.0 10mm ball stud to replace one of the wing bolts. [ATTACH=CONFIG]227654[/ATTACH] Right one is from America - Left one is from the UK Engineering company - Massive difference in quality. [ATTACH=CONFIG]227656[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]227655[/ATTACH] Bolts on to both bonnet hinge using both bolts so no worry about alignment or bracket rotation. These are £39 including shipping to the UK. People are asking me what struts they need etc. Converting 60lbs and 20" into metric I believe that a pair of 300N (each) 20 inch = 51cm (not 60cm as previously stated) struts are what is needed from what I've read. Something like these maybe: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-New-Universal-Bonnet-Boot-Gas-Struts-w-Free-M6-or-M8-Ball-Stud-Bolts-300N/282369853344?hash=item41be8e07a0:m:mJ5JDtu3IQ-nv6TsQpHFTjw Edited 27/12/2018: **NOW BEING STOCKED EXCLUSIVELY BY SRD TUNING** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shervin_ice Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Following on from my previous post here, I now have 35 sets (15 more being finished off) of brackets from the engineering company available for anyone who wants something far superior to the universal bonnet strut bracket. These come with a 10mm ball stud. Straight swap for anyone with a universal bonnet strut kit. If you don't have a kit then you'll need parts below. Gas dampers are available from SGS engineering. You'll 60lbs 20" struts including ends. Plus M6x1.0 10mm ball stud to replace one of the wing bolts. [ATTACH=CONFIG]227654[/ATTACH] Right one is from America - Left one is from the UK Engineering company - Massive difference in quality. [ATTACH=CONFIG]227656[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]227655[/ATTACH] Bolts on to both bonnet hinge using both bolts so no worry about alignment or bracket rotation. These are £39 including shipping to the UK. How much gonna cost for the complete kit inc strut and etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 I'm not selling a kit, just brackets for those who already have universal kits or who can source the other parts as mentioned above and build their own kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brom86 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Pm me your details. I'll take a set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaz Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 If shipping to Germany is possible, I'll take a set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlze Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 PM me your details. I'll take a set. Post to UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 11, 2018 Author Share Posted June 11, 2018 Pm me your details. I'll take a set PM me your details. I'll take a set. Post to UK. PM'd - - - Updated - - - If shipping to Germany is possible, I'll take a set. Happy to ship anywhere, I just need to get a price on shipping to Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Lovely work mate, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Been looking on the SGS Engineering website for those who need a full kit but don't trust the quality of the ebay struts. These look like the right struts - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/fixed/8mm-rod You'll need M6 ends - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-sockets/m6 And you'll need ball studs for the wing - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-extensions/x2-ball-extension Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2010 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Been looking on the SGS Engineering website for those who need a full kit but don't trust the quality of the ebay struts. These look like the right struts - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/fixed/8mm-rod/gs8-18-280-310 You'll need M6 ends - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-sockets/m6 And you'll need ball studs for the wing - https://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/end-fixings/ball-extensions/x2-ball-extension Great find this I’ve been looking at whafbitz for a pair, do you then need the brackets as well? Cheers mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Not really following what your asking but a gas strut needs attaching to the bonnet at one end and to the wing at the other end. Wing you replace a M6 bolt with a ball stud. Then my bracket attached to bonnet hinge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaz2010 Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 Not really following what your asking but a gas strut needs attaching to the bonnet at one end and to the wing at the other end. Wing you replace a M6 bolt with a ball stud. Then my bracket attached to bonnet hinge. Sorry mate, yes I meant if I buy the 3 parts you posted the links to then I would still need the brackets your selling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Sorry mate, yes I meant if I buy the 3 parts you posted the links to then I would still need the brackets your selling. You need 3 parts in total per side. 1) M6 10mm stub bolt that replaces one of the wing bolts. One end of strut attaches here. 2) Strut 3) Bracket that bolts on bonnet hinge. Other end of strut attaches here. A universal kit like the one below comes with all of the above, but the bracket is poor as only locates on one hinge bolt, rotates if it comes lose and if not aligned correctly can cause strut to catch when you open or close the bonnet. Hence why I have the quality brackets for sale. [ATTACH=CONFIG]227672[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlze Posted June 12, 2018 Share Posted June 12, 2018 I've just purchased the suggested strut https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-New-U...Q-nv6TsQpHFTjw it arrives this weekend, I'll let you know how it fits when it arrives. Fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hello there. Price on shipping to South Africa please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hello there. Price on shipping to South Africa please £46 including delivery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraTRD_MK4 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Thanks Mark. Will get back to you when funds are in favour. In the case you run out of stock of these, will you be able to make again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 13, 2018 Author Share Posted June 13, 2018 This is a one off I'm afraid. Once they are all sold that will be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonc Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Pmed mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Mark Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 All orders so far shipped. If anyone with Facebook can put a link to this sale on there it would be greatly appreciated as I don't have Facebook. Might bring some owners to this forum rather than just living on Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughdahellru Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 PM inbound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Mark Posted June 19, 2018 Author Share Posted June 19, 2018 Update for anyone buying struts............ Strut lengths needed is 20" according to US website, which works out at 510mm and not 600mm as previously stated. Not sure if that length is total including ends or just strut. - - - Updated - - - Still some brackets left for anyone wanting a set............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mark Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Still selling these if anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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