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Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:18 PM
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Default Hood Struts, Which one?

Looking to get some hood struts. I saw a set of CDC at a cruise and it lloked pretty clean. I read a bit about redlines also. Which one do you guys have, recommend, pay for them, and ease of install? I prefer not to have to drill. Im sure that cuts the selection down a bit. Thanks.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Default RE: Hood Struts, Which one?

I like the MRT, CDC or Steeda ones. They are a little more out of the way than the redlines.


edited, how can I forget the ones I have, lol. MRT
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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MRT..
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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The MRT ones are the better ones IMO. The redlines do come out a little farther and can be in the way.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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I also have the MRT. They're a breeze to install.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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MRT
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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ORIGINAL: MELLOWYELLOW06

Looking to get some hood struts. I saw a set of CDC at a cruise and it lloked pretty clean. I read a bit about redlines also. Which one do you guys have, recommend, pay for them, and ease of install? I prefer not to have to drill. Im sure that cuts the selection down a bit. Thanks.
I have Steeda. Easy install. No drilling. Hood struts are well worth installing.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:43 PM
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redline....30 minute install at most and they look pretty good too
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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CDC here. Quick, easy install, no drilling. Great mod.
Old Aug 5, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Default RE: Hood Struts, Which one?

CDC. I went back and forth between CDC and Redlines, but for the same reasons as you, decided not to drill/rivot hood. I love the look of the CDC setup. I took some stainless steel polish and my dremel and went to work.. came out looking like chrome. Also, the CDC (and MRTs) sit back near the cowl, so there's plenty of engine access. Installation was simple and fast.

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