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Old 08-19-2012, 08:24 AM
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Default Front and rear bonnet/hood struts - where to buy in Oz

I can get all 4 of these from pelican for about $60 odd bucks, but then around $50 bucks postage, USPS charges like a wounded bull !!

So do any Aussie listers know of a supplier a bit closer to us down here?
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I bought mine from Type 911 in England -they just sent via regular mail and it was cheap
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Cheers mate, ordered. Much more reasonable postage.
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Originally Posted by AB-Oz
Cheers mate, ordered. Much more reasonable postage.
I think they had a special price if you buy 2 when I ordered. Suggest you buy 2 even if not needed right away

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I recommend that folks buy Porsche orginal struts. I tried aftermarket ones and found that my bonnet (hood) developed a leak past the seal. I cured this by replacing with Porsche originals. On investigation, the aftermarket ones were a few mm longer and also stronger. This resulted in too much upward pressure on the bonnet in the closed position which adversely affected its contact with the trunk seal.



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