Interest check - ~Kellyefields~ custom hood damper kit

dmhenderson · 02-23-2013, 01:56 PM

I didn't get to pick up the car from the place that did the install today because my wheel wasn't back from the powder shop but I'll ask them if there was anything "funny" about the kit when they installed it once I go pick it up.

gurneyeagle · 02-23-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I don't know why either. I watched both of the vids and followed the instructions exactly. I followed all of the tips like making sure the car was lowered off the jack, centering the plastic trim parts when installing the stud, making sure the upper bracket was straight. I even trimmed a notch in the foam part under the dampener to make sure it had a channel to lay in to close.

I haven't seen anyone else with this issue, so maybe I just got "lucky" on this one.

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Originally Posted by dmhenderson

I didn't get to pick up the car from the place that did the install today because my wheel wasn't back from the powder shop but I'll ask them if there was anything "funny" about the kit when they installed it once I go pick it up.

Just a hunch repeated here, but I really think the bulging problems folks are experiencing with the struts - both Z1 and now Kelly's - are due to manufacturing tolerances with the cars.

Up until now, there haven't been any problems reported with Kelly's, and a few with Z1's, maybe they have more out in the field.

Good luck to all as I can sympathize with your frustration. At least we all know Kelly is a stand-up guy who will get a fix in place.

cdoxp800 · 02-23-2013, 02:14 PM

Just ordered. Thanks Kelly

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 02:38 PM

the strut popping out ive experienced... i think its due to the angle of the bolt on the engine bay.... you guys just have to add washers so that it will raise the ball bolt 1-2 washers will do the trick.... and it wont raise the hood either

LMBmikeZ · 02-23-2013, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by simota1

the strut popping out ive experienced... i think its due to the angle of the bolt on the engine bay.... you guys just have to add washers so that it will raise the ball bolt 1-2 washers will do the trick.... and it wont raise the hood either

I like it good tip! Sounds right and probably the route I would go, I know at work we are always "shimming" to get things to level off or close properly

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I like it good tip! Sounds right and probably the route I would go, I know at work we are always "shimming" to get things to level off or close properly

thanks man... it first happened to me after they painted my z... the strut kept popping out... i thought the guys at the paint shop messed up my strut... i was so frustrated... until i figured it out....

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 02:52 PM

and as far as the hood bulge i never had an issue with that part...

it could be that maybe some struts are stronger when produced by the manufacturer perhaps? thats why its not a consistent problem...

MarkGideon · 02-23-2013, 03:06 PM

I think in my case the hood bulge is because of the upward flex of the dampener because it is pushing downward against the plastic trim. I will pick up a few washers this week and give it another try. From the looks of how mine was closing I may need to shim a good 3/16 to 1/4 inch to get it to clear the plastic trim.

LMBmikeZ · 02-23-2013, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I think in my case the hood bulge is because of the upward flex of the dampener because it is pushing downward against the plastic trim. I will pick up a few washers this week and give it another try. From the looks of how mine was closing I may need to shim a good 3/16 to 1/4 inch to get it to clear the plastic trim.

That's ok just start with 2 washers then go up from there

you would be surprised how well a couple washer will work as shims

2 washers should get you at least 1/8" to 3/16"

simota1 · 02-23-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MarkGideon

I think in my case the hood bulge is because of the upward flex of the dampener because it is pushing downward against the plastic trim. I will pick up a few washers this week and give it another try. From the looks of how mine was closing I may need to shim a good 3/16 to 1/4 inch to get it to clear the plastic trim.

mine did that too.... thats why i had to remove them on my PWJDM CF engine covers it has indented my clear coat.... i think you should be ok once you put the washers bud

TerribleONE · 02-23-2013, 04:29 PM

I don't even know if I want to install this anymore...

let me know if the washers do the trick.

LMBmikeZ · 02-23-2013, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I don't even know if I want to install this anymore...

let me know if the washers do the trick.

I just picked mine up today but I have to wait till spring when I bring the Z to it's new home before I can instal mine. It will be interesting to see who has success and who has problems

TerribleONE · 02-23-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I just picked mine up today but I have to wait till spring when I bring the Z to it's new home before I can instal mine. It will be interesting to see who has success and who has problems

Joepro · 02-23-2013, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ

I just picked mine up today but I have to wait till spring when I bring the Z to it's new home before I can instal mine. It will be interesting to see who has success and who has problems

Me too, its chillin in the back of my civic till the weather breaks...if the problem is the struts, what size are they so I can acquire different ones if needed?? I gather these are different than previous struts. Hopefully mine just works, but I want hood struts so if it cost me more $$ I do not care, not like I have the ability to make the brackets, because I do not, at least I have those!

kellyefields · 02-23-2013, 10:59 PM

Until I can figure out why some have no issues and others having issues I am suspending any more sales. I want to ensure each and every one of you that has gotten them already are completely satisfied with these. That is the way I want to be treated and that is the only way I will treat others. For those that have issues please pm me with details of the problem and pics if that will help and what you have done at this point and I will try to dignose the problem. For those that dont have issues but something develops in the future please let me know and I will help you out as well. I am very perplexed as to why some are having problems. The day I did the video I put them on two cars here and filmed the second one and as you can see in the video we had no issues with either set and I just grabbed them from the same lot as those that have been sent out. I do apologize for the problems and I will do what it takes to make it right. I will respond to each and every PM as fast as I can.

02-23-2013, 01:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	I didn't get to pick up the car from the place that did the install today because my wheel wasn't back from the powder shop but I'll ask them if there was anything "funny" about the kit when they installed it once I go pick it up. __________________

02-23-2013, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 20	Just ordered. Thanks Kelly __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

02-23-2013, 02:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 406	the strut popping out ive experienced... i think its due to the angle of the bolt on the engine bay.... you guys just have to add washers so that it will raise the ball bolt 1-2 washers will do the trick.... and it wont raise the hood either LMBmikeZ, gurneyeagle, GaleForce and 1 others like this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-23-2013, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 406	and as far as the hood bulge i never had an issue with that part... it could be that maybe some struts are stronger when produced by the manufacturer perhaps? thats why its not a consistent problem... gurneyeagle and Nut_N_Much like this. __________________ *TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-23-2013, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkGideon Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA, SC Posts: 213 Drives: 2012 370Z Base Rep Power: 14	I think in my case the hood bulge is because of the upward flex of the dampener because it is pushing downward against the plastic trim. I will pick up a few washers this week and give it another try. From the looks of how mine was closing I may need to shim a good 3/16 to 1/4 inch to get it to clear the plastic trim. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ 2012 370Z Base Gun Metallic--2015 Altima 2.5SV Gun Metallic--2020 Chevy Silverado RST--1965 Chevy C10 Stepside Shortbed

02-23-2013, 04:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	I don't even know if I want to install this anymore... let me know if the washers do the trick. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

02-23-2013, 10:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	Until I can figure out why some have no issues and others having issues I am suspending any more sales. I want to ensure each and every one of you that has gotten them already are completely satisfied with these. That is the way I want to be treated and that is the only way I will treat others. For those that have issues please pm me with details of the problem and pics if that will help and what you have done at this point and I will try to dignose the problem. For those that dont have issues but something develops in the future please let me know and I will help you out as well. I am very perplexed as to why some are having problems. The day I did the video I put them on two cars here and filmed the second one and as you can see in the video we had no issues with either set and I just grabbed them from the same lot as those that have been sent out. I do apologize for the problems and I will do what it takes to make it right. I will respond to each and every PM as fast as I can. simota1, LMBmikeZ, gurneyeagle and 3 others like this. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

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