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Installed mine this arvo... Was a breeze. I installed them so the bonnet was the same height as I would be using the hook but that all depends your your own preference.... Thanks again cam. Exerlent work...

Oh? Don't quite understand why you'd need the struts if you are still using the hook, but whatever makes you happy Josh :)

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Hey guys (and gals), took a chance on this Takashi 350z bonnet strut kit on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOOD-BONNET-STRUT-SHOCK-ABSORBER-BLACK-DAMPER-NISSAN-350Z-/181873752620?

Made in Taiwan but local (Melbourne) supplier. $57 delivered.

Had to swap the hood brackets left to right and needs a longer bolt and a nut for the fender bracket (the kit has short bolts and no nuts, maybe 350z has factory threaded holes?)

Opens to stock height, Dolphin one looks like the fender bracket is longer so opens a bit more.

Remains to be seen how long these "cheaper" struts last.

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Hey guys (and gals), took a chance on this Takashi 350z bonnet strut kit on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HOOD-BONNET-STRUT-SHOCK-ABSORBER-BLACK-DAMPER-NISSAN-350Z-/181873752620?

Made in Taiwan but local (Melbourne) supplier. $57 delivered.

Had to swap the hood brackets left to right and needs a longer bolt and a nut for the fender bracket (the kit has short bolts and no nuts, maybe 350z has factory threaded holes?)

Opens to stock height, Dolphin one looks like the fender bracket is longer so opens a bit more.

Remains to be seen how long these "cheaper" struts last.

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nice!

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