Hood shocks for dummies...
#17
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and suggestions.
Tom, that's a great write up!
The hood shocks I got from the dealer are "Stabilus" and cost a good bit more than what I had paid in the past. Dealer price in part, but also these are different from the units I used on my 83. They seem heavier.
Tom, that's a great write up!
The hood shocks I got from the dealer are "Stabilus" and cost a good bit more than what I had paid in the past. Dealer price in part, but also these are different from the units I used on my 83. They seem heavier.
#18
Race Director
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I started a thread about lower profile wipers and people took the **** in other threads at me! I think the stock ones are too big and block a good amount of visual space... ah well.
PS I have broken a windscreeen taking the bonnet off
yay for no excess windscreen insurance!
PS I have broken a windscreeen taking the bonnet off
![Big Grin](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#20
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally Posted by Zero10
I just don't understand how the hood hits the windshield.
On mine, I can put the hood straight up (vertical), and it still doesn't touch the windshield...
On mine, I can put the hood straight up (vertical), and it still doesn't touch the windshield...
The turbo front clip, however, is a different story. Just got through replacing both front hood shocks with my brother, and let me tell you, IT TOUCHES.
In fact if I hadn't had a helper, I'm quite sure I would have tagged the windshield.
Thanks to Tom and those who suggested doing this with help. You probably saved my expensive cabriolet windshield!
![bowdown](https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/bowdown.gif)