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Old May 7, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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It sounds like I don't know what I am missing with these and the wife is giving me a $200 allowance this month for the car.

Anyone know what the deal is with the trunk ones? If they directly replace the stock ones with a smoother opening action I might get those too...
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Forkmachine
It sounds like I don't know what I am missing with these and the wife is giving me a $200 allowance this month for the car.

Anyone know what the deal is with the trunk ones? If they directly replace the stock ones with a smoother opening action I might get those too...
YOUR WIFE!!!!......ALLOWANCE!!!!!...... I'D SAY GET RID OF THE WIFE, THEN YOU CAN GET WHATEVER YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT!!!!!!! LMAO

Oh wait, if you get rid of the wife, she might end up with your Mustang...Nevermind, your stuck.

This why I will never get married. LOL

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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by STUKUP2112
YOUR WIFE!!!!......ALLOWANCE!!!!!...... I'D SAY GET RID OF THE WIFE, THEN YOU CAN GET WHATEVER YOU WANT, WHEN YOU WANT IT!!!!!!! LMAO

Oh wait, if you get rid of the wife, she might end up with you Mustang...Nevermind, your stuck.

This why I will never get married. LOL

Ha ha very funny.

She makes more than I do, which is why I got a GT500 instead of a V6. I think I will keep her.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:19 AM
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The farther away the strut is from the hing the more stable the hood will be.

The farther strut is away from the hing the lower the pressure needed in the cartridge to start with. The lower the pressure the longer they last.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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could someone please measure the length of the redline struts fully extended as I want to buy a set if they will fit in my suitcase as I am away.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Im wondering if I can use those trunk struts for louver struts.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by hori
could someone please measure the length of the redline struts fully extended as I want to buy a set if they will fit in my suitcase as I am away.
They are less than 23", if you need more exact I could check later. The tube they shipped in is just over 25" and had .5" deep seals on each end, plus probably a couple inches of padding inside and the bolt on parts on top.
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SkyyPunk
They are less than 23", if you need more exact I could check later. The tube they shipped in is just over 25" and had .5" deep seals on each end, plus probably a couple inches of padding inside and the bolt on parts on top.
thanks for the help
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Old May 7, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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From: CenTex...sort of
Originally Posted by hori
could someone please measure the length of the redline struts fully extended as I want to buy a set if they will fit in my suitcase as I am away.
Really?? Hit the gym, man! Who the hell needs struts to open their suitca--oh wait.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 04:55 PM
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Got mine. Installation was simple. It took longer to open the package they came in.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Install is the best part, very easy to do.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by TomServo92
Got mine. Installation was simple. It took longer to open the package they came in.
How are yours black?? I got the elites and tthey came in chrome
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TomServo92
Got mine. Installation was simple. It took longer to open the package they came in.
That engine compartment is
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Gtstyles2

How are yours black?? I got the elites and tthey came in chrome
Mine aren't elites.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500

That engine compartment is
You're welcome to come over anytime and clean it for me.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by TomServo92

You're welcome to come over anytime and clean it for me.
Alright this weekend, oh wait, it's Texas. lol
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Old May 17, 2012 | 06:45 AM
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Just installed mine.

Ugly prop-rod gone !!!!!
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Old May 27, 2012 | 11:47 AM
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painted the lower bracket and upper washer/stud to match the car...
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Old May 27, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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nice touch looks good
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Old May 28, 2012 | 05:14 PM
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Just ordered mine from CJ Pony Parts for $76. Last day of the sale.
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