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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:56 AM
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MRT hood struts

Anybody have the MRT Hood Struts? I saw a guy with them on a Rousch at a car show this weekend and I like the idea that they bolt into the existing holes. I know that there was some hood struts that would loose compression after a while and let the hood fall. I'm hoping that was not the MRTs. Also, does anyone know who has the best proce on these?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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I got the CDC ones becuase I wanted the brackets raw instead of black powder coated. The CDC ones are the same as the MRT ones otherwise. It's a great mod, I have been super happy with mine and it only takes a few minutes to install. I bought mine from Brenspeed, not sure where the best price is for the MRT ones.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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I have had MRT hood struts since November of 2005. No worries here... the struts are solid and don't sag at all.

No holes need to be drilled, and it's a ten minute install.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mrkabc
I have had MRT hood struts since November of 2005. No worries here... the struts are solid and don't sag at all.

No holes need to be drilled, and it's a ten minute install.
+1 on that. I've had mine since June of 2006 and I love them. No problems. They give you easy access to the engine bay.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:50 PM
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Thanks guys. I should have pulled the trigger on these a long time ago. Last weekend the wind came up at a car show and I was holding on to my hood to keep the prop rod from lifting our of the hole. I saw a price of $109 on MRTs website, does that sound about right?
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Just google it. I love my MRT struts. Nice quality and they do the job!
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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These are nice quality and design.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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I'm loving mine!
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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I have the CDC struts - painted the brackets body color. Great mod and easy to install.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 06:06 AM
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I got mine from ninosport for 109.95. They're still in the box though, I plan on installing them this weekend.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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I have had mine since April of 05. No problems at all. I love them.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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I've heard several horro stoies of people at car shows that had the wind blow their hood off the prop rod and dent the hood. I dont want to take the chance. I ordered the hood struts direct from MRT this morning. Thanks for helping me make up my mind.
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