Hood Dampers for 370z?

kannibul · 12-18-2009, 11:14 AM

I imagine that unless the hood was designed for it, putting dampers on it to hold the hood up would eventually kink the hood in those spots from closing it...

Modshack · 12-18-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Sorry for trying to help out, would you like me to the research for you too

No need...If anyone was making a kit for the 370 it would be all over this forum...

EVOR · 12-18-2009, 11:29 AM

I have sold many for 350Z and hood have no problem. I even have the dampers on my G35 coupe. If anyone wants to try G37 one on 370Z. Let me know.

TipsZ · 12-18-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by EVOR

I have sold many for 350Z and hood have no problem. I even have the dampers on my G35 coupe. If anyone wants to try G37 one on 370Z. Let me know.

What does the original 350z hood weigh? When I first looked into obtaining hood dampers, the vendor said the 350's would not work, as the location of attachment differ between the 350 and 370. So if a G37 has hood dampers, perhaps those would work? If you are in the Tampa area, I would not mind being the guinea pig.

Modshack · 12-18-2009, 12:38 PM

Pics of the 2.....(from Lou at Amplified)

vipor · 12-18-2009, 12:44 PM

can't really see enough of the hood on the Z but it doesn't look like it'll be the same part.

Modshack · 12-18-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

can't really see enough of the hood on the Z but it doesn't look like it'll be the same part.

It will need a bracket kit ..Which no one has developed yet..

phelan · 12-18-2009, 01:03 PM

i might just work on something over my holiday break, hmm

Modshack · 12-18-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

i might just work on something over my holiday break, hmm

Looks like the only tricky part is making a bracket for the car-side heim joint ball..Not sure what's under all that plastic. Hood side attachment should be simple. My buddy Zpirate has one on his 350. I'll look at it over the weekend.

phelan · 12-18-2009, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Looks like the only tricky part is making a bracket for the car-side heim joint ball..Not sure what's under all that plastic. Hood side attachment should be simple. My buddy Zpirate has one on his 350. I'll look at it over the weekend.

yeah the hood side does not have me worried at all, and i'm pretty confident i can put something of a bracket together. i'll take a look at the car when i get home.

vipor · 12-18-2009, 01:20 PM

seems like you could just mount the hood-side bracket to the hinge itself. like you said though, car-side may be a little tricky

SOLISIMO · 12-18-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No need...If anyone was making a kit for the 370 it would be all over this forum...

No problem, ill remember that next time

Btw are you that angry little person from the movie elf

kenchan · 12-18-2009, 03:29 PM

hahaha.

but yah, i'd be interested in getting one if someone offered a kit.

Z1Performance · 12-18-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

I don't think they're recommended, could cause pressure points due to the aluminum being weaker than most hoods.

not even close to being true

vipor · 12-18-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Z1Performance

not even close to being true

lol

what's the schpeil?

12-18-2009, 11:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
EVOR A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New York Posts: 1,647 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z #80 Rep Power: 44	I have sold many for 350Z and hood have no problem. I even have the dampers on my G35 coupe. If anyone wants to try G37 one on 370Z. Let me know. __________________ WWW.EVO-R.NET

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	can't really see enough of the hood on the Z but it doesn't look like it'll be the same part. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i might just work on something over my holiday break, hmm __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-18-2009, 01:20 PM	#26 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 41 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 48	seems like you could just mount the hood-side bracket to the hinge itself. like you said though, car-side may be a little tricky __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-18-2009, 11:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 266	I imagine that unless the hood was designed for it, putting dampers on it to hold the hood up would eventually kink the hood in those spots from closing it...

12-18-2009, 03:29 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	hahaha. but yah, i'd be interested in getting one if someone offered a kit.

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