Carbon Fiber Hood

[BardiaD]

Is getting new lower pressure struts for my carbon hood thats coming necessary? They say that the OEM ones can damage the hood because of the higher pressure. Is it a must to get new ones or will I be fine with the OEM struts.

 

[NS_Stinger]

I would trust them that you need them, I've seen the damage OEM ones can cause and it will ruin the hood and manufactures will deny warranty coverage so I would not risk it.

 

[Snicklefritz]

Why would you not want those cool looking CF props? That's a great idea. Who has one already? chime in.

 

[socalvn]

I have the low pressure struts and locking hood pins. Just no hood yeat

 

[Snicklefritz]

I have the low pressure struts and locking hood pins. Just no hood yeat

why the frowny face? you've been on this quest for quite a while it looks like.

 

[socalvn]

why the frowny face? you've been on this quest for quite a while it looks like.

Because I don't have the hood yeat 2k a bit of a investment

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

@BardiaD you definitely don't need to use low-pressure struts, but we do recommend removing the OEM struts to avoid damaging the Carbon Fiber hood over time.

This is why we recommend the Carbon Fiber Hood Prop in your original post. It's made from the same Carbon Fiber that matches the hood, and looks great as well.

@socalvn I see that you are (probably) in California. Local pickup from Seibon brings this hood to just over $1k. Send us an email so we can offer you our forum discount!

Sales@K8StingerStore.com

 

[Deviate]

Why would you not want those cool looking CF props? That's a great idea. Who has one already? chime in.

I have both, yea I know... The low pressure struts are a must. The stock ones will eventually crack your hood.
That last thing you want to deal with while working on the car is hitting the broom stick holding your hood up. Now yes I said I have the CF hood prop too. I use that at shows and C&C's so the hood isn't at full open. Just a looks thing for me.

 

[socalvn]

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We highly recommend using low-pressure struts or removing them completely to avoid any damage.

@socalvn, I see that you are (probably) in California. Local pickup from Seibon brings this hood to just over $1k. Send us an email so we can offer you our forum discount!

Sales@K8StingerStore.com

Thanks however I'm interested in a different style for the hood although the C-Style trunk lid from Seabon thur you was great.

KIA STINGER LEGATO V2 Hood​

Is what I'm waiting for

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

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Thanks however I'm interested in a different style for the hood although the C-Style trunk lid from Seabon thur you was great.

KIA STINGER LEGATO V2 Hood​

Is what I'm waiting for

Oh I see, thank you for ordering that with us through the website.

That is not a problem at all, we can offer you a discount on that hood, and we can also lower pricing for that hood with local pickup from Ark Performance, just mention that in the email when you reach out.

 

[socalvn]

Oh I see, thank you for ordering that with us through the website.

That is not a problem at all, we can offer you a discount on that hood, and we can also lower pricing for that hood with local pickup from Ark Performance, just mention that in the email when you reach out.

Nice will do Thanks

 

[Daniel @ K8 Stinger Store]

Nice will do Thanks

You're welcome!