Active Hood

[Stinger GT SS]

That’s crazy. My first car cost less than one headlight!

My house cost less than this car...lol

 

[Stinger GT SS]

My house cost less than this car...lol

Sounds funny, but it is fact...lol

 

[Registered Member]

Sounds funny, but it is fact...lol

Well I lost my house a decade ago and will probably have to LIVE in my car one day! Ok.... Am waiting for the off topic stamp.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Well I lost my house a decade ago and will probably have to LIVE in my car one day! Ok.... Am waiting for the off topic stamp.

Not funny you lost your house.
This one ok...lol

 

[AV8R]

Not funny you lost your house.
This one ok...lol
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That’s my job! Lol

 

[Ozstung]

Ok you lot settle down I'm here now. "Active hood?" I thought that was the local thief getting busy.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Still wholly ignorant about "active hood". As described, I visualize the hood hinges blowing and the hood springing up vertically to shield the pedestrian as the car hits him/her, thus providing less of a direct impact. Whatever!?

 

[CDv6]

Still wholly ignorant about "active hood". As described, I visualize the hood hinges blowing and the hood springing up vertically to shield the pedestrian as the car hits him/her, thus providing less of a direct impact. Whatever!?

Active Hood Lift System (AHLS). Not unique to Stinger. Google if you want to see videos.

 

[OliverNuther]

Yup, as shown in the photos above. Hood is hinged near the windscreen and pops up slightly after impact so a pedestrian is thrown over the roof so that they can be run over by the car following you.

 

[Steve Knight]

Thanks, I like the style of this one, pretty much done the same as you on the badging, no rear diffuser though. I see your location now, thanks for adding this, if interested go to the regional, Stingers down under section & there is a meet & run on in 2 weeks on Sat 22nd if your interested to come along, it’s open to everyone.

Alas I'm still waiting on my 'baby's' return, the repairer is still waiting on the gas struts & under bonnet decals and then it has to be taken to the Kia Dealer to have the computer reset -- so far it's been off the road for 5 weeks.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

Alas I'm still waiting on my 'baby's' return, the repairer is still waiting on the gas struts & under bonnet decals and then it has to be taken to the Kia Dealer to have the computer reset -- so far it's been off the road for 5 weeks.

That’s a shame it’s taking so long, maybe you will be able to make any future meet ups.

 

[Steve Knight]

I recently had a dog run out in front of my Stinger GT, I was on the brakes quickly and was only doing 10kph when the dog bounced off the front (dead centre), the dog run away uninjured and the only damage the dog caused was a cracked number plate cover.
This is where it gets interesting - The Active Hood deployed instantly, obviously thinking it was a pedestrian. I drove to the repairer I use, and was given a quote of $7,850.00 (thank God for insurance) to repair the damage.
This is a list of what was needed : new bonnet, new actuators, new hinges, new gas struts, new bonnet lock, left and right windscreen molds (shrapnel damage), and complete respray of the whole front end forward of the doors.
The repairer told me I was lucky that the headlights weren't damaged because they cost $5,864.43 each.
I've asked my local Kia Dealer to find out if there is anyway he can change the sensitivity of this system through the software so it is not so critical.
The insurance company recouped the full amount from the dog owner because he didn't have the dog under control.

If anyone is interested you can reset the actuators up to 3 times but of course Kia recommends that they be replaced not reset. Ha-ha how to make money. The price of the reset tool varies from $600 to $800 - you can find the tool and how to use it on youtube

 

[MerlintheMad]

Is this "active hood" an Aus thing? Is it on US cars? Again, I had never heard of such a device before.

 

[ShannonC]

Is this "active hood" an Aus thing? Is it on US cars? Again, I had never heard of such a device before.

It's not mentioned in the US owner manual.

 

[MerlintheMad]

It's not mentioned in the US owner manual.

I know that. I've been all over that manual. I think it's a stupid idea. Especially if activating it at c. 8 MPH because of some damned dog requires $8K in replacement parts, including the hood/bonnet itself. WTH!?

 

[ShannonC]

I know that. I've been all over that manual. I think it's a stupid idea. Especially if activating it at c. 8 MPH because of some damned dog requires $8K in replacement parts, including the hood/bonnet itself. WTH!?

I can foresee a huge increase in insurance premiums after Insurers fully recognise the cost of these "safety features".

 

[MerlintheMad]

I have found this prospect amusing in both places that you've posted it. And I agree: insurance companies are going to have something profound to say about this expense.

 

[OliverNuther]

The insurance company recouped the full amount from the dog owner because he didn't have the dog under control.

The important question is how badly did the dog get it’s arse kicked when it’s owner got the bill?

 

[ShannonC]

The important question is how badly did the dog get it’s arse kicked when it’s owner got the bill?

If owner of the dog had home contents insurance the repair cost should be covered under Legal Liability extension, if not the dog would still be yelping.

 

[ElChanclo]

Would the car throw a fit if you disconnected the actuator?