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-   -   Interest check - ~Kellyefields~ custom hood damper kit (http://www.the370z.com/exterior-interior/65969-interest-check-kellyefields-custom-hood-damper-kit.html)

MX52Z 02-15-2013 12:25 PM
Checking in for video.

DR_ 02-15-2013 02:20 PM
Well now at least I don't feel like a complete hack by stripping out both ball bolts :shakes head: kellyefields is sending me a new set though :tup:

kellyefields 02-15-2013 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by DR_ (Post 2167126)
Well now at least I don't feel like a complete hack by stripping out both ball bolts :shakes head: kellyefields is sending me a new set though :tup:
I am getting those out to you soon. again I apologize for the problem. I had put the bolt on there and did not tightn it down the entire way. I made an assumption and it made me look like an XXX. If any one else needs new studs and bolts let me know and I will get those out to you at no charge since I made the mistake.

New thread size requires a 5/16" - 18 hex nut.
available at any autoparts store or hardware store for under $1.

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Originally Posted by MX52Z (Post 2166840)
Checking in for video.
uploading the video now to youtube. should be up shortly.

chpt11 02-15-2013 04:13 PM
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Thanks for your help with the hood kit Kelly! Looks great!

TerribleONE 02-15-2013 04:16 PM
sent the funds last night :tup:

dmhenderson 02-15-2013 04:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by kellyefields (Post 2167212)
I am getting those out to you soon. again I apologize for the problem. I had put the bolt on there and did not tightn it down the entire way. I made an assumption and it made me look like an XXX. If any one else needs new studs and bolts let me know and I will get those out to you at no charge since I made the mistake.

New thread size requires a 5/16" - 18 hex nut.
available at any autoparts store or hardware store for under $1.



uploading the video now to youtube. should be up shortly.
Oh no! What a huge inconvenience!


(I'm kidding)
Seriously though don't beat yourself up. You basically came out of retirement to build these things for us at virtually no profit just because we asked. I'll swing by home depot in the morning.

kellyefields 02-15-2013 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2167418)
Oh no! What a huge inconvenience!


(I'm kidding)
Seriously though don't beat yourself up. You basically came out of retirement to build these things for us at virtually no profit just because we asked. I'll swing by home depot in the morning.
what I did was go off of my old specs and because these uses a longer stud for ease of installation but this new company uses a different thread pitch. I put a bolt on there and it started just fine but I did not screw it all the way down. but now I know so any orders that go out from here on out will be right. thanks for understanding.

video is finishing up right now so I will post it if it works.

kellyefields 02-15-2013 04:53 PM
Youtube is the worst thing. I spent the last hour trying to upload and it gets to the end and tells me it is to long and I have to verify before posting such a long video I do that and then it deletes the video. WTF!!!! so I am now uploading for the second time. Going to a movie with the wife and let it do its thing and will post the link when I get home. here is the link that it says it will be at in 120 min!!! http://youtube/KAjcPt2JBvY so we will see it that works.

Nut_N_Much 02-15-2013 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by kellyefields (Post 2167456)
Youtube is the worst thing. I spent the last hour trying to upload and it gets to the end and tells me it is to long and I have to verify before posting such a long video I do that and then it deletes the video. WTF!!!! so I am now uploading for the second time. Going to a movie with the wife and let it do its thing and will post the link when I get home. here is the link that it says it will be at in 120 min!!! http://youtube/KAjcPt2JBvY so we will see it that works.
Video not loading brother..

chptr11, good see you again.. nice car! Drive :driving: like ya stole it :tup:

chpt11 02-15-2013 08:39 PM
That was the funniest thing. Seeing you taking pictures. Can't wait to for the next show. I'd really like to work with you and kelly to make the Z show worthy! Spacers and Stillen, here we come! :icon17:

kellyefields 02-15-2013 09:06 PM
Finally loaded. :tup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAjcPt2JBvY

JB1 02-15-2013 10:12 PM
Hey Kelly, you make it look way to complicated. It only took me about 8 minutes to install this kit...

Zoren 370 02-15-2013 10:28 PM
Cool nice DIY video. See you guys on the 24th in Gainesville.
So I can get some autographs from you guys.:tup:

dmhenderson 02-15-2013 10:30 PM
Maryland 'Z Club

Ad posted.

kellyefields 02-16-2013 11:03 AM
all orders shipped out. I have 6 left from this buy. I have fixed the bolts so those are no longer an issue. if anyone has any questions let me know. Probably wont be doing another one of these for a while so get them while they last.

Mr&Mrs 02-16-2013 11:37 AM
Kelly I noticed you called the other day sorry I did not get back to you yet I have been super busy!!!!

dmhenderson 02-16-2013 02:43 PM
Picked up the correct nuts at home depot. It was like $.30. 5/16-18 is definitely the correct size. Off to install tomorrow.

NitrousZ34 02-18-2013 06:44 AM
Got it Kelly. Thank you for the fast shipping! Hopefully I'll have time to install these bad boys tomorrow.

BeemaaZ 02-18-2013 02:01 PM
Payment sent this morning. Thanks, Kelly :tiphat:

kellyefields 02-18-2013 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BeemaaZ (Post 2171774)
Payment sent this morning. Thanks, Kelly :tiphat:
got it will try to get these out today, if not first thing tomorrow morning. :tup:
should have them by friday.

dmhenderson 02-18-2013 03:19 PM
Customs shop had some nice things to say about the kit :)

kellyefields 02-18-2013 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2171923)
Customs shop had some nice things to say about the kit :)
I am glad they liked it. the real question is do you like it.

only 5 sets remaining!!!

dmhenderson 02-18-2013 07:03 PM
Yes. It's what I wanted when I got into the market for a hood damper kit after a stiff breeze blew my hood off its prop at Autozone and the hood smacked into my forehead and knocked me silly.

kellyefields 02-18-2013 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2172236)
Yes. It's what I wanted when I got into the market for a hood damper kit after a stiff breeze blew my hood off its prop at Autozone and the hood smacked into my forehead and knocked me silly.
dont you know better than doing car maintenance during a hurricane!!! I am glad you like it. Let me know if I can do anything else for you.

dmhenderson 02-18-2013 07:17 PM
It wasn't a hurricane by any stretch - that hood is super light.

KeVoH 02-20-2013 10:44 AM
Interested, Will send payment now!.

EDIT: Money Sent!

kellyefields 02-20-2013 11:31 AM
4 sets remaining.

DR_ 02-21-2013 01:16 PM
Any tips to get rid of the bulge? I have hood bulges on both sides and I went so far as to remove the plastic and I still get it.

dmhenderson 02-21-2013 01:29 PM
Really hoping you installed something wrong. Anyone else having a problem with this kit?

Mine isn't back from the shop (other stuff being done) so I haven't seen it yet.

kellyefields 02-21-2013 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by DR_ (Post 2177847)
Any tips to get rid of the bulge? I have hood bulges on both sides and I went so far as to remove the plastic and I still get it.
If you removed the plastic and still get a bulge there is something wrong. where did you install the bracket on the hood. it should be the center bolt. 2. did you have the car on stands or on a jack? the car has to be level before closing the hood. can you take any pics of the issue. I am here to help so let me know what is happening and I will walk you through the solution.

TerribleONE 02-21-2013 02:40 PM
Mine arrived hope to throw it on soon! Thanks again :tup:

NitrousZ34 02-21-2013 04:42 PM
One of my struts shattered when i closed the hood down. I got the hood closed, a couple seconds later i just hear a loud pop and the bottom of the strut was broken off.

NitrousZ34 02-21-2013 04:47 PM
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f8b1159.jpg

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f67e9c1.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6417aa74.jpg

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1452788.jpg

Install was a breeze, it took more time finding my tools than it did putting these things on. Checked everything several times before I attached the struts, hood opened and went down fine. I don't know how the strut would have snapped like it did.

BeemaaZ 02-21-2013 05:40 PM
Just received the package from Kelly :happydance:

I will post installed picture later :tup:

LMBmikeZ 02-21-2013 06:12 PM
Got mine in the mail today :tup: going to post office to pick it up tomorrow or saturday :happydance:


Thanks again :tiphat:

kellyefields 02-21-2013 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NitrousZ34 (Post 2178110)
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f8b1159.jpg

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps7f67e9c1.jpg
http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6417aa74.jpg

http://i1325.photobucket.com/albums/...psc1452788.jpg

Install was a breeze, it took more time finding my tools than it did putting these things on. Checked everything several times before I attached the struts, hood opened and went down fine. I don't know how the strut would have snapped like it did.


sent you a pm. I will get you a new one out in exchange for the shattered one.

dmhenderson 02-21-2013 07:06 PM
Any idea what went wrong? User error or just a faulty strut?

BeemaaZ 02-21-2013 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2178293)
Any idea what went wrong? User error or just a faulty strut?
In for updates. I will let you know after I installed mine tonight.

Nut_N_Much 02-21-2013 08:12 PM
:eek:Most likely the new manufacturer! I have an older kit on my car and have had no issues for the last year 1/2:tup:.

:shakes head:Man that sucks. I can tell you Kelly is pissed and will make it right with you and the vender of that part. The he is a stickler for details, backs up his kits 100%.

dmhenderson 02-21-2013 08:15 PM
Could be just one faulty part. It happens.


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