Hood Struts: MMD or Redline Tuning?
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Hood Struts: MMD or Redline Tuning?
Hi all! I'm looking at hood struts. The MMD from American Racing look like you have to undo the hood bolts to get them on but the whole setup appears a bit sturdier than the Redline Tuning struts from CJ Pony. The Redlines use an existing hole in the hood so you don't have to undo anything.
The MMD, I would definitely need the help of another person, plus I think I run the risk of misaligning the hood. The Redline is definitely the easier one to install but is using that one hole enough?
I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!
The MMD, I would definitely need the help of another person, plus I think I run the risk of misaligning the hood. The Redline is definitely the easier one to install but is using that one hole enough?
I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!
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What about Steeda's unit?
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...ruts-555-0651/
You will be very happy with the fit & design of our unit.
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...ruts-555-0651/
Best Regards,
TJ
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...ruts-555-0651/
You will be very happy with the fit & design of our unit.
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...ruts-555-0651/
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I have the MMD ones and I am very happy with them. I did need the help of a friend, but we were done in about an hour. There was a little bit of maneuvering with the hood alignment, but I was able to get in perfect. They are very study - I have had them on for about 6-7 months.
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I've had the Redline quicklift plus hood struts on the car for 1 year 8 months with zero issues, 15 minutes per side to install. Opens smoothly each and every time. IMHO they look much "cleaner" than the others.
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Have had the Steeda hood struts since day one. Was a piece of cake to put on myself.
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Hi all! I'm looking at hood struts. The MMD from American Racing look like you have to undo the hood bolts to get them on but the whole setup appears a bit sturdier than the Redline Tuning struts from CJ Pony. The Redlines use an existing hole in the hood so you don't have to undo anything.
The MMD, I would definitely need the help of another person, plus I think I run the risk of misaligning the hood. The Redline is definitely the easier one to install but is using that one hole enough?
I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!
The MMD, I would definitely need the help of another person, plus I think I run the risk of misaligning the hood. The Redline is definitely the easier one to install but is using that one hole enough?
I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!
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I have Redline. Works good. What drove me to Redline is that the attachment of the strut to the hood is more towards the middle. So when there is a lot of wind, the hood will not flex that much. Also the hood doesn't have to be unbolted, in any way. So no issues with alignment (with my luck, I would probably mess that up).
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I have Redline. Works good. What drove me to Redline is that the attachment of the strut to the hood is more towards the middle. So when there is a lot of wind, the hood will not flex that much. Also the hood doesn't have to be unbolted, in any way. So no issues with alignment (with my luck, I would probably mess that up).
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Hi all! I'm looking at hood struts. The MMD from American Racing look like you have to undo the hood bolts to get them on but the whole setup appears a bit sturdier than the Redline Tuning struts from CJ Pony. The Redlines use an existing hole in the hood so you don't have to undo anything. The MMD, I would definitely need the help of another person, plus I think I run the risk of misaligning the hood. The Redline is definitely the easier one to install but is using that one hole enough? I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!
I have Redline. Works good. What drove me to Redline is that the attachment of the strut to the hood is more towards the middle. So when there is a lot of wind, the hood will not flex that much. Also the hood doesn't have to be unbolted, in any way. So no issues with alignment (with my luck, I would probably mess that up).
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Yes, we have a model that just like the others have posted here:
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...-kit-555-0684/
Hope that helps!
http://www.steeda.com/steeda-mustang...-kit-555-0684/
Hope that helps!
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Thanks for your input. I'm tending towards the Redline or Steeda version (because its made in USA). In order for me to install it, it looks like I'll have to remove and re mount that big bulbous thing coming out of the air box and attach it from below so as not to get in the way of the strut pin. (this is the drivers side) It doesn't look like there's a neat way of doing it. How did you do yours? I was thinking just zip tying it.
ps: what exactly is that thing? is it some sort of sound symposer because it goes into the firewall?
Thanks again!
ps: what exactly is that thing? is it some sort of sound symposer because it goes into the firewall?
Thanks again!
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From: Florida
Thanks for your input. I'm tending towards the Redline or Steeda version (because its made in USA). In order for me to install it, it looks like I'll have to remove and re mount that big bulbous thing coming out of the air box and attach it from below so as not to get in the way of the strut pin. (this is the drivers side) It doesn't look like there's a neat way of doing it. How did you do yours? I was thinking just zip tying it. ps: what exactly is that thing? is it some sort of sound symposer because it goes into the firewall? Thanks again!