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Originally Posted by Boofster,Oct 5 2006, 01:19 PM
The NRG open the hood all the way up which looks kind of weird to me but I can see how it could help with working on the engine. The Tein keep the hood open at the stock position (about 45 degree angle). I have the Tein's but not too crazy for the green. It would be nice if someone made carbon fiber with 45 degree.
I have the Tein's too.. I'm sure they can be easily repainted or sanded down to whatever you want.
Why would you care how the hood looks when open??? Its not like you drive around like that. This is a purely functional modification. Even the car shows have the hoods opened wide.....for looks.
To each his own I guess.
BTW: measurements are 21.5" in the closed position and 27.5" in the open position. This is measured from the mounting locations.
Originally Posted by Boofster,Oct 5 2006, 09:19 PM
The NRG open the hood all the way up which looks kind of weird to me but I can see how it could help with working on the engine. The Tein keep the hood open at the stock position (about 45 degree angle). I have the Tein's but not too crazy for the green. It would be nice if someone made carbon fiber with 45 degree.
I had mine painted by a local bodyshop for $50.00
The hardest part was matching that goldish color. It is from a Volvo paintbook.
How does one close the bonnet with hood dampers? I usually drop the hood when it's about 3 inches from closing. This way I don't have to press on it, reducing the risk of denting the hood. Do hood dampers exert resistance when they are almost horizontal?
Its not like you drive around like that. This is a purely functional modification. Even the car shows have the hoods opened wide.....for looks.
....too high for WHAT?! 
