Bonnet struts
Bonnet struts
18-10-2016, 06:49 AM
I've been trying to figure out what to do, spoke to some companies who regas struts and they said it would be around £40-50 but they don't know if they can do it until they see it. Also found one company that can get hold of actual Stabilus replacements, but they were over £100.
Seeing as RS and stuff sell struts, could I just buy a pair from them and replace the ones I've got? And if so, does anyone know which ones I'd need to get (there seem to be a number of different dimensions involved)
Thanks in advance
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
As some of you may know I have a pair of bonnet struts that I bought second hand (big mistake as it appears) and unfortunately both struts are pretty much dead and can't hold the bonnet up.
I've been trying to figure out what to do, spoke to some companies who regas struts and they said it would be around £40-50 but they don't know if they can do it until they see it. Also found one company that can get hold of actual Stabilus replacements, but they were over £100.
Seeing as RS and stuff sell struts, could I just buy a pair from them and replace the ones I've got? And if so, does anyone know which ones I'd need to get (there seem to be a number of different dimensions involved)
Thanks in advance
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
18-10-2016, 07:18 AM
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TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
take one off go to the scrappys and match them up,prob only cost you a fiver!!:thumbup:
TTE supercharger,pr0lex manifold,hks fcd,larger intercooler,apexi induction kit,silicone hose kit,IK22's,polished engine parts,TTE front bumper mod'd for intercooler,TRD side skirts,TRD rear lip,JDM headlights and fogs,10k hid headlights 8k full beam,L8XSS p/plate,fog/brake/light conversion,18"fox rs's,lowered 90mm(f)100mm®,moleys under bars,yellow trd anti rollbars,full stainless exhaust,carbon fiber intake plus so much more
18-10-2016, 07:36 AM
Rabster Speak to wozza he had his regassed and it was fairly good price to
Now that you mention it I have a feeling I may have asked him this before........will have to check my PMs
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Rabster Speak to wozza he had his regassed and it was fairly good price to
Now that you mention it I have a feeling I may have asked him this before........will have to check my PMs
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
19-10-2016, 12:49 AM
If so it was a little cheeky selling me the kit without telling me that.........
In any case he said they can get me some replacement struts for $60 including shipping to the UK which seems like a very reasonable price so think I'll just go with that
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Been in touch with Mike @ Figs, and he came up with the very sensible idea that maybe I have a kit for a carbon bonnet.........does anyone know if Ellz (over the other side) had a carbon bonnet?
If so it was a little cheeky selling me the kit without telling me that.........
In any case he said they can get me some replacement struts for $60 including shipping to the UK which seems like a very reasonable price so think I'll just go with that
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
23-10-2016, 02:09 PM
parthiban Been in touch with Mike @ Figs, and he came up with the very sensible idea that maybe I have a kit for a carbon bonnet.........does anyone know if Ellz (over the other side) had a carbon bonnet?I know he had a cf bonnet, not sure if he still does though. My bonnet struts are perfect for my seibon cf bonnet, but they are way too weak to hold my standard one.
If so it was a little cheeky selling me the kit without telling me that.........
In any case he said they can get me some replacement struts for $60 including shipping to the UK which seems like a very reasonable price so think I'll just go with that
P.Lindblom
23-10-2016, 02:09 PM #6parthiban Been in touch with Mike @ Figs, and he came up with the very sensible idea that maybe I have a kit for a carbon bonnet.........does anyone know if Ellz (over the other side) had a carbon bonnet?I know he had a cf bonnet, not sure if he still does though. My bonnet struts are perfect for my seibon cf bonnet, but they are way too weak to hold my standard one.
If so it was a little cheeky selling me the kit without telling me that.........
In any case he said they can get me some replacement struts for $60 including shipping to the UK which seems like a very reasonable price so think I'll just go with that
24-10-2016, 03:50 AM
I also think Asi bought ones for his normal bonnet and now he is buying a CF one, could you not do a swap, it might be worth a PM to him !!!!
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
There are a few members that are buying Carbon Fiber Bonnets, so could you not sell your ones you have now to them ??
I also think Asi bought ones for his normal bonnet and now he is buying a CF one, could you not do a swap, it might be worth a PM to him !!!!
Lexus IS200 Mods--TTE Supercharger, Tein Superstreet Coilovers & EDFC, 6000K HID Lights, HKS Silent High Power Exhaust, DBA Front Discs, Kenwood DNX9240 Head Unit, 19" Rims, TRD Kit, FIGS Bonnet Struts, Greddy Pillar Pod & Defi Gauges, TTE Red ARBS . And Been To WIM twice
24-10-2016, 08:00 AM
P.Lindblom I know he had a cf bonnet, not sure if he still does though. My bonnet struts are perfect for my seibon cf bonnet, but they are way too weak to hold my standard one.Yep been in touch with him, and it seems they are for a carbon bonnet.
Bandit Did you order the struts mate?Yes I have, they're on their way to me as we speak :thumbup:
Moley There are a few members that are buying Carbon Fiber Bonnets, so could you not sell your ones you have now to them ??Oh didn't know that, too late now but a swap would have been perfect! Nevermind, think I will sell them on as I'm sure someone might be interested in them.
I also think Asi bought ones for his normal bonnet and now he is buying a CF one, could you not do a swap, it might be worth a PM to him !!!!
Did wonder though whether I could use one of them on the boot, or would it be too weak?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
P.Lindblom I know he had a cf bonnet, not sure if he still does though. My bonnet struts are perfect for my seibon cf bonnet, but they are way too weak to hold my standard one.Yep been in touch with him, and it seems they are for a carbon bonnet.
Bandit Did you order the struts mate?Yes I have, they're on their way to me as we speak :thumbup:
Moley There are a few members that are buying Carbon Fiber Bonnets, so could you not sell your ones you have now to them ??Oh didn't know that, too late now but a swap would have been perfect! Nevermind, think I will sell them on as I'm sure someone might be interested in them.
I also think Asi bought ones for his normal bonnet and now he is buying a CF one, could you not do a swap, it might be worth a PM to him !!!!
Did wonder though whether I could use one of them on the boot, or would it be too weak?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
31-10-2016, 01:43 AM
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Ok the new struts have arrived, forgot to ask this before I ordered them but they've not got the ball joint bolt thingy at each end. Is it easy to remove them from the other set of struts and insert them into these?
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
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