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Originally posted by Eric L:
With Top bolt on the hood, the strut will not collapse enoguh to allow the hood to shut, we tried it.
Exactly! That's why I used 16" struts... My struts throw the hood right up and even close it for you; when you pass their centerline! Looks Great BTW!!!
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Originally posted by Eric L:
Install was a breeze, tighten the hood bolt that remains in, and remove te lower ones and insert the non-self-tapping screw in that hole. Remove the bolt from the fender, and insert the self tapping screw, making sure to use washers in both locations. Pop the end pieces on, and insert the clip. So where does the clip go? I just finished putting mine on and I didn't see where it would fit. though they might go in the socket but there was already a clip in there and the ends of the struts snapped into the sockets without any problem.
'99 SVT Blk/mid blue
#2414 7/30/99 (a Friday car)
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If you look at the end caps, you will see a tiny hole, the straight part slides through that hole, and the curve hooks around under the socket. It works as a locking mechanism, won't come off with those installed. I didn't use the nut, I suppose you could get it in behind the bolt on the hood itself, but what a Pain in the Arse.
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Originally posted by April Thompson: Could someone tell me the parts numbers for the mod? I tried Search, but my computer kept screwing with me, so I gave up.  We ordered these through a GB from the UK. I just got mine installed correctly guys. If you use the lower hole on the hood mounting points install in perfect. So it looks like the top ones work for the Mondeo and the bottom ones are good for the Contour. I hope me bending my fender mounting point helped you guys do this mod more catiously. I'm hoping some benefit out of misfortune anyway.
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I dont know, all this trouble for a job that took me 10 mins to do
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96 Mondeo 2.0 GLX 16v Zetec
Ford 16" 12 spokes ABS
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Just a bit of confusion, and the need to use different holes than those of the Mondeo.
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No trouble Moby. Just a slight difference in cars and a different mounting position.
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It's Ok guys, I'm only messin.
It's just a shame you guys never had a chance to sample the delights of the Mk1.
Why did Ford have to piss about with everything, *******s.(Why's that censored, with all the stuff that goes on at FOX??)
Hope you guys can sort this hood install out, cos they look great when they're on.
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Thanks to all who did this mod before me ... I used Eric's install instructions and got them done in 20min (walked in here to the computer a couple of times and dropped one of the clips once Doh). They look and work great. Thanks to the GB for coming through too. 
Married the gal of my dreams 04.27.02  2K SVT Black/Midnight Blue #294 of 2150 DOB 10.29.99 kbucy@fbr.com ktigerj on aim A *few* Mods Best Time 14.942 at 93.98mph Car is now for sale - 14000
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Originally posted by KJ: Thanks to all who did this mod before me ... I used Eric's install instructions and got them done in 20min (walked in here to the computer a couple of times and dropped one of the clips once Doh). They look and work great. Thanks to the GB for coming through too. Ratings would be nice.
Silver Frost 2000 SVT #1443 of 2150 Mirror Tint/ Momo shift knob/ Kurtz Kustom pedals Ventshield raingaurds, moonroof and hood bug deflectors True Rev Induction Kit/ BAT Air Inlet Pipe Philips HID kit/ PIAA superwhite fogs/ Chrome Gas Bonnet Lifters Top of line Alpine system( NVE-N851A, DVA-5205, IVA-C800, TUE-T011A, KCE-150V, CHA-S624, PRA-H400), PPI (PC 4100, PC 2150,PRO 10's), Image Dynamics CD2 Comp MH and IDQ-62. Motorola Timeport HF car kit Looking to increase performance! http://photos.yahoo.com/hpick1 Future Mods waiting to be put on: Lotek Guage Pod w/ volt, a/f ratio, and oil pressue. Blue neon undercar kit Aussie Bar w/ upgraded backing plate Bullitt Fuel Door Magnacore Wires Ground Control Kit w/ Koni Struts
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