Hood Dampers for 370z?

TipsZ · 12-18-2009, 09:55 AM

Does anyone know of any Hood Dampers that fit the 370z for the stock hood?

SOLISIMO · 12-18-2009, 09:58 AM

If you can figure out if the g37 ones fit, I know there are two out one polished and one in carbon man.

TipsZ · 12-18-2009, 10:04 AM

Do you know the make? If so, I can get with the local G club and see if we can figure it out.

vipor · 12-18-2009, 10:08 AM

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

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?

TipsZ · 12-18-2009, 10:10 AM

So .. only use hood dampers if we replace the hood with a carbon fiber hood? I know I've seen a ton of 350's with hood dampers, is the 370's hood that much heavier or have an inferior design?

NYBladeZ · 12-18-2009, 10:16 AM

I think what vipor meant is that it could misshapen the aluminum hoods on the 370z.

vipor · 12-18-2009, 10:17 AM

phelan · 12-18-2009, 10:22 AM

The 350Z has an aluminum hood too, supposedly around 23lbs. I'd love to know what rates they're using on the hood dampers. Shouldn't be too hard to do a plastic analysis and see if the aluminum will warp from their use.

Assuming the 370Z hood is about the same weight, though, it shouldn't be too big of an issue.

PapoZalsa · 12-18-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by phelan

The 350Z has an aluminum hood too, supposedly around 23lbs. I'd love to know what rates they're using on the hood dampers. Shouldn't be too hard to do a plastic analysis and see if the aluminum will warp from their use.

Assuming the 370Z hood is about the same weight, though, it shouldn't be too big of an issue.

I had hood dampers on my 350Z, will have to wait and see for the 370Z.

Not big of an issue for me now.

vipor · 12-18-2009, 10:26 AM

another good reason for dampers..... the hood doesn't seem to open high enough using the hood prop. maybe it's just cuz i'm tall iono.

SOLISIMO · 12-18-2009, 10:28 AM

Here you go man, I know some of you guys will say not to buy them off ebay but these guys are a good vendor over on our side, they might be stock ones just wrapped in carbon you know, I would contact them first. Dont forget my rep

CARBON FIBER HOOD SHOCK DAMPER KIT INFINITI G37 COUPE:eBay Motors (item 310152579277 end time Dec-28-09 11:13:42 PST)

Modshack · 12-18-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SOLISIMO

Here you go man, I know some of you guys will say not to buy them off ebay but these guys are a good vendor over on our side, they might be stock ones just wrapped in carbon you know, I would contact them first. Dont forget my rep

No Rep for something none of us can use! No hardware, pistons only, and no one has determined that the G37 is the same (doubt it)...

SOLISIMO · 12-18-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

No Rep for something none of us can use! No hardware, pistons only, and no one has determined that the G37 is the same (doubt it)...

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

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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	I don't think they're recommended, could cause pressure points due to the aluminum being weaker than most hoods. __________________ 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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TipsZ Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithia, FL Age: 50 Posts: 552 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CS M6 Rep Power: 186	So .. only use hood dampers if we replace the hood with a carbon fiber hood? I know I've seen a ton of 350's with hood dampers, is the 370's hood that much heavier or have an inferior design? __________________ Dynojet 285 HP/245 TQ (pre CBE)// Agency Power CBE // GTM Test Pipes // JWT Pop Chargers // B&M Short Shifter // Eibach Springs // Powder-coated Akebono's // Powder-coated Strut Bar // Black Chromed 19" Rays // // Redline Designs Graphics TipsZ journal

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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	The 350Z has an aluminum hood too, supposedly around 23lbs. I'd love to know what rates they're using on the hood dampers. Shouldn't be too hard to do a plastic analysis and see if the aluminum will warp from their use. Assuming the 370Z hood is about the same weight, though, it shouldn't be too big of an issue. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

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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	another good reason for dampers..... the hood doesn't seem to open high enough using the hood prop. maybe it's just cuz i'm tall iono. __________________ 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, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
SOLISIMO Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 510 Drives: TOP SECRET G37S Rep Power: 17	Here you go man, I know some of you guys will say not to buy them off ebay but these guys are a good vendor over on our side, they might be stock ones just wrapped in carbon you know, I would contact them first. Dont forget my rep CARBON FIBER HOOD SHOCK DAMPER KIT INFINITI G37 COUPE:eBay Motors (item 310152579277 end time Dec-28-09 11:13:42 PST) __________________ AUTOKITS-X CF GRILLE l INJEN CAI l STILLEN SWAYS l MXP EXHAUST l LE CF MIRRORS l SSR'S l HANKOOK'S l TS COILOVERS l TS BUMPER l TS DIFFUSER l TS SIDE SKIRTS l SEIBON CF TS HOOD l TS AEROCATCH l 3K HID FOGS l KICS R40'S l ILLUMINATED SILLS l GROUNDING KIT l VLEDS l

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