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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)

wheee! 02-06-2013 01:49 PM

Loved'em so much bought two sets (one used) and installed three for other people! I actually mixed and matched a set of the original dampeners with the second generation set to get the ultimate raise and drop height with perfect resistance! One of each FTW!

wheee! 02-06-2013 05:45 PM

Here's a pic of NuffZed's roadster with the second kit installed, one gen 1 strut and one gen 2... perfect height and tension

http://www.the370z.com/members/wheee...ust-system.jpg

both together!

http://www.the370z.com/members/wheee...win-sister.jpg

chpt11 02-07-2013 12:36 PM

Kelly,

Please set one aside for me! Thx

kellyefields 02-07-2013 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chpt11 (Post 2152700)
Kelly,

Please set one aside for me! Thx

got ya:tup:

Gauge 02-07-2013 03:10 PM

I guess I'll join in. If I can get this for 80 bucks that's money well spent.

chops 02-07-2013 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kellyefields (Post 2149941)
it is not about bending the hood it is more about not allowing the hood to close properly. this is due to a couple of reasons. 1 bad design of the kit or 2 improper installation of the kit. Usually it comes down to improper installation.

if thats the case, fine, but the original post claims that the z1 hood dampers are bending hoods. which IMO...is wrong. considering z1 is an actual forum sponsor, and you are not.

daisuke149 02-07-2013 04:10 PM

yeah i havnt seen anytbing abiut the z1 bending hoods. and i also have not seen one do it in person and ive seen a hell of alot of them installed.

Mr&Mrs 02-07-2013 04:13 PM

Kelly is doing this to help out members AND paying a percent to the forum. He is not making a bunch of money or running a business like Z1. People have had problems with theirs be it install or slight difference in build who knows but problems were reported.

Mitco39 02-07-2013 04:29 PM

Check out Galeforce's build, he had a good write up on them and what he did to correct them.

http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...-build-23.html

gurneyeagle 02-07-2013 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson (Post 2126361)
Well it's about 1/3 the cost and it doesn't bow your hood on the driver's side like the Z1 kit does.

Just an FYI - I have NO issues with my Z1 struts.

GaleForce 02-07-2013 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mitco39 (Post 2153230)
Check out Galeforce's build, he had a good write up on them and what he did to correct them.

http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...-build-23.html

Just to be clear, the struts I had a fittment issue with are the Z1 hood struts, not the strut kit Kellyefields is offering.

MIGHTYMOUSE 02-07-2013 05:11 PM

I would like some and I wouldn't need shipping or anything.

dmhenderson 02-07-2013 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 2153250)
Just an FYI - I have NO issues with my Z1 struts.

Not everyone has issues but some people have.

To be clear: My goal here wasn't to start a pissing contest. I had a Z1 kit ready to purchase until Pintsize said she had issues with it warping her hood on the drivers side and had to uninstall them so I started looking for alternatives. At a MAZOC meet, one of the cars that showed up (I think it might have been xXXChrisXXx) had Kelly's hood damper kit and I really liked what I saw.

I tracked down Kelly on the forums and begged him to build me a set and he asked me to help drum up interest so that he can at least break even on the kits by selling more than just mine. Like literally bugged him until he agreed to make me a set. I think it took 3-4 PMs.

Basically, the guy was doing me a favor. If you have the Z1 kit and are happy with it, great. Several people *have* complained about it kit and Kelly's kit is just another way to go. I'm making no money off of this and Kelly is making very little (if any) so please stop acting like this is some sort of scam.

chpt11 02-07-2013 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr&Mrs (Post 2153191)
Kelly is doing this to help out members AND paying a percent to the forum. He is not making a bunch of money or running a business like Z1. People have had problems with theirs be it install or slight difference in build who knows but problems were reported.

:iagree::iagree:

kellyefields 02-07-2013 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chops (Post 2153152)
if thats the case, fine, but the original post claims that the z1 hood dampers are bending hoods. which IMO...is wrong. considering z1 is an actual forum sponsor, and you are not.

guys we need to let this go. if you want to go with z1 struts then go with them. you dont see me posting on their threads even though they used the design I came up with. They decided to make their own set after they said they did not want to work with me due to the low percentage they would make so they decided to cut out the middle man. simple fact is their kit is sound because I did the Research and development and got it right before selling them to the public the problem comes down to the fact the instructions on how to install them is not there. I lay out the issues that one may have and have had success in helping people fix the problems 99 percent of the time. I have even refunded people that did not like it for one reason or the other. Simply stated you can buy there kit or buy mine they are almost identical. I am doing this to help out the forum members and the only money made goes to the forum ($5 per each sale). So to chops :owned:

now down to business I have about 8 left if all of those that said they were interested comes through. Parts left the supplier and should be arriving soon. I will keep you posted and will send shipping info once I ship them via paypal.


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