BOXRPWR Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 one dimension is more critical than the other, but everything can be done by eye-ball. the length-wise position is more forgiving just make it the center of the third (closest to the front of the car) cutout on the sidewall. the lateral position of the mounting bolt is more critical as J said. but it can still be eye-balled. just put the starting hole for drilling as close to the inner edge as possible while still leaving some landing room for the footprint of the mount. it would even be okay for a small portion of the mount's bottom (foot) to stick slightly over the edge. basically just don't tuck it up too close to the fender or the barrel (cylinder) of the damper will rub the side. this is especially true for carbon fiber units because the barrel is a bit bigger. even if you get some rubbing, between us friends, its fine to pull back the rubber edge protector and grind down some extra clearance room. just coat the exposed body metal with touch-up paint, epoxy, or any decent sealer to prevent rusting. then put the rubber edge protector back on covering up the bodywork. not that we ever had to do such a thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 even if you get some rubbing, between us friends, its fine to pull back the rubber edge protector and grind down some extra clearance room. just coat the exposed body metal with touch-up paint, epoxy, or any decent sealer to prevent rusting. then put the rubber edge protector back on covering up the bodywork. not that we ever had to do such a thing.... That's where my critical point comes from. I don't have such issues in my install. However, I did run into this problem when I installed BOXRPWRS dampers. I completely didn't take into account that the CF damper is thicker. It still wasn't to hard to finish it off, but it required me to trim a little metal from under the rubber liner. You can see that here.. http://homepage.mac.com/jsalicru/.Public/IMG_2330%20point.JPG "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 BTW, two of you were interested. if nobody wants by 3:30 there wont be shipping until Tuesday of next week. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm interested but think I'll wait to hear how some of you did on installs. me don't want a bent hood. 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 I'm interested but think I'll wait to hear how some of you did on installs. me don't want a bent hood. haha, i can make you feel better there. There's pretty much no way to bend the hood with this. The notching that I ask you to do is bigger than necessary. The only critical part of the installation has to do with clearance of the fender, not the hood. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted December 1, 2005 Share Posted December 1, 2005 I've got these installed. I can assure you there's no risk to bending the hood. Even though its aluminum....it's built really stiff. Just use your brain when pulling down the hood. If something feels totally different & wrong...then stop and look around. otherwise....it closes like a champ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted December 1, 2005 Author Share Posted December 1, 2005 I've got these installed. I can assure you there's no risk to bending the hood. Even though its aluminum....it's built really stiff. Just use your brain when pulling down the hood. If something feels totally different & wrong...then stop and look around. otherwise....it closes like a champ. LGT hoods are aluminum? "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOXRPWR Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Or as the Brits say.....alooominium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 Just got'em...dam UPS was so late..but it's here and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhBe1 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 LGT hoods are aluminum? All '05 & '06 Legacy hoods are Al. W/ & W/O turbos. 06LOB2.5i MT, JDMRSB, GYTTs, HPS, LGT Mufflers & Leather Wheel, SubiMomo Knob, Inalfa Moonroof, Clutch Switch Bypass, DeDRLd, DeChimed, & Straight Headrest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 I've had a temporary lapse with my server that hosts my pictures/pdf. It will be back up shortly. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legasee Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 +1 for great looking dampers!!! will post pics soon In Taiwan now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgt Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 These dampers work very well. I got one of the first sets and they are well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 OK, pictures and PDF is back up. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyg113 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 another brand of hood damper's for $135. check it out to compare http://store.yahoo.com/mauromotorsports/tehodawr.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 another brand of hood damper's for $135. check it out to compare http://store.yahoo.com/mauromotorsports/tehodawr.html Those aren't even for the LGT - Can you personally confirm those work on the LGT? If not, it's not appropriate to grap on someone else's thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Would there be any interest in a GB? I could probably lower the price if I could get 10 of you together... In batches of 10 the price could definetly be lowered. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I might go for a GB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBoy Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 oh snap. I completely forgot about these. I would be in for a set. If there will be a group buy, I'll wait for that; if the group buy doesn't happen, I'll take a set anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyg113 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Those aren't even for the LGT - Can you personally confirm those work on the LGT? If not, it's not appropriate to grap on someone else's thread. They will fit the LGT. And thanks for letting me know what I can and can't say... BUMP!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 J - What a great offering to your fellow LGT owners. GB sounds great and I'd even swing up and let you install a set of polished dampeners if you'd like to take pics on a SWP wagon. LMK SBT - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HungHing88 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 hey J: count me in for a CF set for my OBP. peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 They will fit the LGT. Tein dealers say otherwise, thus my Q And thanks for letting me know what I can and can't say... BUMP!" But you didn't say it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsalicru Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 alright, everyone who has interest... you are gonna get PM'd in a few. "some say, his arms are made of coiled adamantium fibers. And that he tops his cereal with nuts and bolts. All we know is, he's called the Jose." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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