ross27 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I have been looking to get a set of bonnet struts/dampers for my 370z, but i am dubious about fitting them alongside the pop up bonnet system. Has anyone fitted a set on their 370, and if so what set did you go for? Photos of fitment would be nice! Thanks These are one possibility: http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370z/product_info.php?products_id=6381 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi Ross, There is currently a set of 370Z carbon bonnet dampers on their way to me from the same distributor I get the 350Z ones from. They are (supposedly) as easy and as straightforward to fit as the 350's, but I'm not ordering any more until I get feedback on these and see them fitted for myself. So, I can't make any promises yet, but watch this space.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi Ross, There is currently a set of 370Z carbon bonnet dampers on their way to me from the same distributor I get the 350Z ones from. They are (supposedly) as easy and as straightforward to fit as the 350's, but I'm not ordering any more until I get feedback on these and see them fitted for myself. So, I can't make any promises yet, but watch this space.... Great, keep me in mind! I am seeing people altering the pop up hinges on some forums, and others have to remove the battery/brake fluid covers. Id like to do neither if possible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveRS Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have been looking to get a set of bonnet struts/dampers for my 370z, but i am dubious about fitting them alongside the pop up bonnet system. Has anyone fitted a set on their 370, and if so what set did you go for? Photos of fitment would be nice! Thanks These are one possibility: http://www.z1motorsp...roducts_id=6381 I have some Circuit Sports 370z CF bonnet dampers coming in to stock in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 The photos I have seen for some being advertised are actally fitted to 350z's not 370's so I will be interested as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I have been looking to get a set of bonnet struts/dampers for my 370z, but i am dubious about fitting them alongside the pop up bonnet system. Has anyone fitted a set on their 370, and if so what set did you go for? Photos of fitment would be nice! Thanks These are one possibility: http://www.z1motorsp...roducts_id=6381 Do you have a price Steve ? I have some Circuit Sports 370z CF bonnet dampers coming in to stock in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 No pop up hinges on that 370 though ??? I have been looking to get a set of bonnet struts/dampers for my 370z, but i am dubious about fitting them alongside the pop up bonnet system. Has anyone fitted a set on their 370, and if so what set did you go for? Photos of fitment would be nice! Thanks These are one possibility: http://www.z1motorsp...roducts_id=6381 Do you have a price Steve ? I have some Circuit Sports 370z CF bonnet dampers coming in to stock in a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 No pop up hinges on that 370 though ??? I have been looking to get a set of bonnet struts/dampers for my 370z, but i am dubious about fitting them alongside the pop up bonnet system. Has anyone fitted a set on their 370, and if so what set did you go for? Photos of fitment would be nice! Thanks These are one possibility: http://www.z1motorsp...roducts_id=6381 Do you have a price Steve ? I have some Circuit Sports 370z CF bonnet dampers coming in to stock in a few days. I thought it was odd, thought it was a 350 until I saw the other pics, it is a USA Z though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I thought the pop up hinges were primerally for the US market. Probably had 350 hinges put on, to put the struts on as its a "show car" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 From the bottom of that web page with the pics If your 370Z is equipped with the Pop-Up Engine Hood (Pedestrian Safety System) as found on the Australian Market 370Z models, please contact Parts@300zx.com before ordering! Additional parts required for installation! Modification/elimination of this system is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 I thought the pop up hinges were primerally for the US market. Probably had 350 hinges put on, to put the struts on as its a "show car" Could be mate, many moons ago Adam from Z1 used to post on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross27 Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 From the bottom of that web page with the pics If your 370Z is equipped with the Pop-Up Engine Hood (Pedestrian Safety System) as found on the Australian Market 370Z models, please contact Parts@300zx.com before ordering! Additional parts required for installation! Modification/elimination of this system is required. Thats the main reason i posted them on here. I have emailed them to find out what is actually required, and will update if they respond. Someone in Aus made a guide on fitting them by removing parts of the pop up hinge, but i dont fancy doing that!! http://zclub.com.au/forums/index.php?/topic/4983-z1-hood-struts/ There is another on a forum i cant post a link to, which uses a different method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Silly question here, but what problems does the pop up sytem cause with the struts fitted then? I'm intresrest in a set of these if they can be installed without causing any issues as seeing as I'm going to the US in a month or so might be a good time for me to order some out there and bring them home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Bumping an old topic but I want to try and find out the truth on this matter after it appeared on FB the other day. There is a lot of people across various forums state that gas struts shouldn't be used with the pedestrian bonnet lifter system - but I can't find out a reason why. The Jag E-Pace has bonnet actuators yet comes with gas struts. The hinges seem to work in a similar way too. Is it all just internet rumours and hear-say for the 370Z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sim Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 On 09/06/2018 at 20:26, antnee said: Bumping an old topic but I want to try and find out the truth on this matter after it appeared on FB the other day. There is a lot of people across various forums state that gas struts shouldn't be used with the pedestrian bonnet lifter system - but I can't find out a reason why. The Jag E-Pace has bonnet actuators yet comes with gas struts. The hinges seem to work in a similar way too. Is it all just internet rumours and hear-say for the 370Z? I spoke to a few people about this and as I understand it, the 370Z ones require you to cut trim as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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