cicsprog

Crap these have been bad forever. I replaced mine twice in my 1988. 991…not yet. Weird like said previously, pretty expensive car for such a part to fail given the short amount of time.

asellus

perhaps consider taking advantage of FCP Euro's warranty on these, given their failure rates.

Icebreaker

I'd gladly buy those baby struts all day long! Targas have hydraulic lines to actuate. Don't ask. Pilot error.

NI3

Add me to the list
2018 with 10k miles.

NF4710

I bought the OEM stabilis from FCP euro. Will post results once I get them. Price was very reasonable for front and rear lid struts.

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barncobob

dont think the fronts go bad as no engine heat

NF4710

My fronts are weak as water. You can barely touch the frunk lid and it starts to drop. 2012 model.

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mx-5

Yes, I've replaced both rear and front. When strong, the shocks will assist the hood prop up to the top after you lift up to a certain point. When weak, you'll find out how painful it is to have latch drop down on your head.

Porsche_nuts

I think my fronts are beginning to fail. 2015.

Bemo

I replaced the engine bay struts earlier this year, 2015 GTS. What gets me is that those were used exactly 5 times for the oil changes and crapped out.

XLR82XS

Just got some from FCP Euro. Good news is they have lifetime replacement warranty.

Zonian

Apologies for MacGyvering up this thread on the failing struts but I wanted to share my workaround for unencumbered access for routine maintenance when the struts fail. Replace with a temporarily working pair? Maybe, when I overcome my aversion to buying crappy stuff.

barncobob

i use mine 1x a week..after water pump failure on 8/2020 i check water level weekly...all good so far.

professorman

I just picked up some from Amazon for $20 with a 1 year warranty. I hope it last longer than what you guys are saying, for something that is used so seldomly.

Here is the OEM length information: OEM P/N: 99151255100 Extended Length: 6.61 Inches; Compressed Length: 4.96 Inches; Stroke Length: 1.65 Inches

THPorsche

Dealer replaced mine twice already under warranty (MY2014) . It seems it would fail every three years. I do open it once every two weeks after I washed my car.