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I just rang SGS and they say that they have uprated the bonnet struts to 150, and leave the boot at 100.
She also said they supply specialists and they seem to think that 150 is better. However I don't want to rip my fibreglass, but I should think this isn't a big enough increase to do damage.
Tricey
She also said they supply specialists and they seem to think that 150 is better. However I don't want to rip my fibreglass, but I should think this isn't a big enough increase to do damage.
Tricey
Im sure the originals were Ford Capri tailgate struts??I have heard good words about SGS and we always recommend them on here but as said if you put ones that are too strong on there then they will damage either the fixings or even crack the bonnet if too much force is put on only one edge...I would be tempted to buy the Capri ones instead...They definitely have different part numbers...Cant remember what the nm were meant to be...300n?
The woman I spoke to said the car was rated originally at 100N, but they upgraded the bonnet struts to 150N after complains... Not sure about you, but I have 2 struts on my bonnet and 1 on the boot.
Anyway, Ive ordered 2 'bonnet' struts after her convincing me that they have had good results and feedback. I'll let you know if they rip the engine bay to pieces.
Tricey
Anyway, Ive ordered 2 'bonnet' struts after her convincing me that they have had good results and feedback. I'll let you know if they rip the engine bay to pieces.
Tricey
Grady said:
BTY - The original ones were "Electro-something" (spelled wrong) that have the male connectors for running power or ground for rear brake lights and engine light. However, by unscrewing the end links, the fittings can be transferred over and used with the new struts. Grady
I think the traditional use was to supply a heated rear screen...Grady said:
Maybe just on the US version then, as we have a boot mounted 3rd brake light. Don't know how it is on a FHC with heated screen but I think (and can check this weekend) the strut is used for the ground side so it could support (pun intended) both systems.
Ah, I meant it was used for the heated screen on cars in general, not just the TVR.Gassing Station | Wedges | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff