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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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i ordered the MRT's, i didn't want to drill. thanks
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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I wouldn't feel comfortable with trunk struts holding up my hood. lol
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 04:09 PM
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I don't think you can go wrong with either the Redline's or the MRT's. I've had the MRT's on my car for a year and like them very much. I got them over the redline's because of the easier install and the fact that they are more out of the way when the hood is open. I did have to unbolt the sound tube from the fender though as it interfered with the MRT bracket.
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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MRT. Easy to install, been on my Mustang for over a year and still working like new.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Has anyone tried the Steeda billet hood strut kit? I was thinking about ordering some
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 07:23 PM
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Anyone have any experience with the Roush hood struts for 2010-2012?

http://www.cjponyparts.com/ROUSH-HOO...-2012/p/HDGL8/
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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The Roush look like MRTs, I've got those and they are great.
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:20 PM
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I was just coming on to ask about the Roush's too. Anyone? Ive never heard any reviews/opinions on them. I think theyre about $109??
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Old Jan 30, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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I was just coming on to ask about the Roush's too. Anyone? Ive never heard any reviews/opinions on them. I think theyre about $109??
There's a special right now... If you buy a Roush TVS you get a set free. If anyone wants to buy me the TVS I'll give you the hood struts lol.
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Old Jan 31, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Haha spend 6000 and well give u 100 set of struts lol
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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I haven't bought struts for my '11 yet, but I will only buy Redlines! I had them on my '03 Mach 1 and on my '07 GT. They allow you to leave the hood up at many different angles (great for car shows) since they are positioned better than the non-drill styles which typically only keep the hood up pointed at a very high angle. Here's a couple shots of my cars with them.....



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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Those look great, Brian (both those cars look very cool). Thanks for the info and pics. But I'm probably gonna get the Roush set - easy install. And I also prefer the way the Roush/MRT are mounted closer to the stock hinges, and out of the way a little more than the Redlines. However, from what I've seen and read (on-line and in person), the Redlines are the finest hood struts you can buy.
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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I feel the same. While redlines are awesome, I prefer the "tucked away" look of the others
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Old May 6, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Hey, I know this is an old thread, and my last post was Feb, but I just bought and installed my new hood struts...CPC NXT pre-painted, from CJPonyParts, $123, free S&H. The pre-paint (Race Red) is excellent, I'd say 98% match. Easy install, no drilling. Look great, work great, lifetime warranty. I'm happy with them. URL link at the end of this post. No more prop-rod...yes! Pics:







http://www.cjponyparts.com/CPC-NXT-G...-2012/p/HDGL6/
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