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1HOTWHIP, Eric L ... you got a five from me.
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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So in order to do this mod as easy and painless as I can which hood struts to you recomend us people get who havent done this yet?? And whats an est. cost? thanks
Mike | 98 Silver CSVT
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My god, I read this thread 3 times and still can't figure out the best way to do this.
Thanks for the great descriptions and pics, guys! However, although I've read and
searched this topic, I can never seem to get all the items together for a proper install.
From what I can tell, here are the items that need to be known for a particular install:
- What strut was used for your install (model/part#/length/store where purchased/price(?))
- Mounting points used (ie bottom/top bolt)
- Mounting method (drill and tap / simple bolt in / special part)
- How well it holds up hood (self rising / needs help)
- Any lessons learned
Thanks for all this info guys! Hopefully, we can piece these stories together into a
few cohescive 'how to' items. I don't want to buy 17" struts, but mount them where a
16" strut should go, ya know what I mean?
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Originally posted by mysvt98:
My god, I read this thread 3 times and still can't figure out the best way to do this.
Thanks for the great descriptions and pics, guys! However, although I've read and
searched this topic, I can never seem to get all the items together for a proper install.
From what I can tell, here are the items that need to be known for a particular install:
- What strut was used for your install (model/part#/length/store where purchased/price(?))
- Mounting points used (ie bottom/top bolt)
- Mounting method (drill and tap / simple bolt in / special part)
- How well it holds up hood (self rising / needs help)
- Any lessons learned
Thanks for all this info guys! Hopefully, we can piece these stories together into a
few cohescive 'how to' items. I don't want to buy 17" struts, but mount them where a
16" strut should go, ya know what I mean? I AGREE !!! From what i gather the simplest way to do it is the bolt on and to use the holes as shown in this picture  but what size and model struts and whatnot
Mike | 98 Silver CSVT
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I jusy did the install as listed above by Eric L and it was the easiest thing to do. The struts used were from a GB we did 2 months ago: http://www.contour.org/cgi-ubb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=27&t=000228 you might be able to still contact Oliver for a set.
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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Fair enough.
- Group Buy struts
- Eric L mounting points (bottom hood bolt, rearmost fender bolt)
- Hope the wind doesn't blow the hood down on your head
Sounds like I've got a mod to do....
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Originally posted by 1HOTWHIP:
Ratings would be nice.
 Nothing like begging for ratings! j/k I did however return the favor for both of you! 1HOTWHIP, Thanks again for taking care of everything for us and putting up with our *****ing when the things weren't coming as fast as we planned! The offer still stands if you need reimbersement for phone calls or what-not please let us know!
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Originally posted by Eric L:
Nothing like begging for ratings! j/k
I did however return the favor for both of you!
1HOTWHIP, Thanks again for taking care of everything for us and putting up with our *****ing when the things weren't coming as fast as we planned!
The offer still stands if you need reimbersement for phone calls or what-not please let us know!Reimbersement is not neccessary... I wouldn't think of it. A few stars is good enough for me . I'm just glad that everything finally worked out. I put mine on today and I'm very happy. Thanks for the how to on it.
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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Originally posted by 1HOTWHIP:
Thanks for the how to on it. W/out the help of OutlawdSVT (he doesn't post much, yet :D) I wouldn't have been able to write my first how-to. Look him up and hook him up with a big ol' 5 star too! Click Here to do so! Thanks Again, you da man!!
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Back to the top, since some people are just getting theirs. Enjoy and Good Luck
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