SpecBamf41 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hood dampers have terrible fitment. The main bodies are to fat for our channels. The bracket will not fit as shown in pictures. I had to mount it between the hood and hinge. Not between the hood and bolt. Over all they suck. Period. Yes they hold the hood up. But they lift it way to fast. Now when I shut my hood there is a.Noticeable step down from my hood to fender. Oh. And they don't open the hood very far if you use the fender bolt location. I feel these would work great of the body of the damper was placed as far outboard to the fenders Possible to avoid contacting the hood when shut. And either make them longer or have users drill into fender. Pictures if you guys don't believe me or understand. . I want new brackets or a full refund from gimmick. As these are no shit labeled as fitment for our cars... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 That sucks. Ask them to make sure they didn't mispackage them, but if not, they should give you a complete refund. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 The instructions said Legacy.... Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm sorry, but tell me why you would buy them anyways. Sorry I just don't understand why people think its cool to after some fancy hood struts. If yours failed just go to the auto parts store and buy whatever they have that will work. It's not like they make the car run a better or add performance. Why waste your money and something that doesn't help performance ? Hope you can get a refund. If so use that money wisely. Sorry for the rant. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxman Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I'm sorry, but tell me why you would buy them anyways. Sorry I just don't understand why people think its cool to after some fancy hood struts. If yours failed just go to the auto parts store and buy whatever they have that will work. It's not like they make the car run a better or add performance. Why waste your money and something that doesn't help performance ? Hope you can get a refund. If so use that money wisely. Sorry for the rant. That's going to leave a mark on most of the younger crowd on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I hope so, I was taught that lesson back when I was 18y/o. I was lucky enough to have a Speed shop that used to race 340 Duster Super Stock car. The same car I had, they had me sit with him and make a plan, then sold me the right parts. Didn't waste money on stuff that would not help performance. That was 1973. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 I second Max's opinion. Use the damn hood prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 the name "gimmick" says it all.. I used to have the tein hood dampers on my sti and they fit perfectly and worked flawlessly. That was years ago though. I wouldn't put them on my legacy now though. Waste of $100 in my opinion. Good luck with the refund! 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I'm sorry, but tell me why you would buy them anyways. Sorry I just don't understand why people think its cool to after some fancy hood struts. If yours failed just go to the auto parts store and buy whatever they have that will work. It's not like they make the car run a better or add performance. Why waste your money and something that doesn't help performance ? Hope you can get a refund. If so use that money wisely. Sorry for the rant. I will agree with you on just about any function over form part, but this particular part I'll have to disagree with you. It's far more useful then typical flashy ricerboy part. It's one of those parts that you don't know what your missing until you have it, then you can't live without it. Making working in the engine bay a lot easier, especially when you are trying to get to a part that requires you to move from left to right a good bit. It would have made my life easier during the: manifold o-ring replacement, valve cover gasket replacement, spark plug replacement, Injector Replacement. I'm surprised I haven't spent the money on a set yet actually...Much faster and easier to open the hood post Autocross hot lap, I share my car with another driver thus my car has less time to cool down compared to other cars, any little bit helps, plus makes easier thus less annoying.My Subaru like 99% of Subaru's out there eats oil, so it goes like this: Open Hood, oil can in one hand, use right hand to disengage the hood latch and open the hood, left hand still occupied to so now your struggling to hold the hood and get that stupid stick up. Sure I can put the oil can down, but when you do this every other day/week it just gets old Cheap plastic hood stick holder breaks easily. Then you have the hood stick moving around hitting the hood and radiator.Hood actually opens higher (at least on my Infiniti), this alone was an awesome featureDoes look nice and clean. Mind you hood struts for my Nissan were only $50 and took 5 minutes to install (4 bolts unscrewed and replaced). I believe the Legacy requires rivets http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t188/covertrussian/Cars/00%20G20t%20KH3/Exterior/Hood%20Struts/2015HoodStruts_003.jpg~original 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 You do know there is a second hood prop hole back by the hinge that will keep the hood open almost vertical. well at least we can agree on most things... LOL 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapture Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 Hey at least he doesnt want pins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitrzac Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 You do know there is a second hood prop hole back by the hinge that will keep the hood open almost vertical. well at least we can agree on most things... LOL I did not know this:wub: I do have hood dampers on my miata. The connivance is worth $50 IMO. And my intake on that car would not fit with the hood prop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 You do know there is a second hood prop hole back by the hinge that will keep the hood open almost vertical. well at least we can agree on most things... LOL This is very true but going off what he said. Nobody got time for that! Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gimmick Would you buy a motor from Spun Bearing Performance? GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 I did not know this:wub: I do have hood dampers on my miata. The connivance is worth $50 IMO. And my intake on that car would not fit with the hood prop. http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4684.jpg 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
covertrussian Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 You do know there is a second hood prop hole back by the hinge that will keep the hood open almost vertical. well at least we can agree on most things... LOL Oh man I forgot about that! Though today for the 3rd time this weekend I had to top off my oil (put a lot of miles this weekend) and I ran in to wanting hood struts again. $60 is my usual limit though, above that it might not be worth it. 05 LGT 16G 14psi 290whp/30mpg (SOLD) 12 OBP Stock 130whp/27mpg@87 Oct 00 G20t GT28r 10psi 250whp/36mpg 22 Ascent STOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc6 Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x40/92Si/DSCN4684.jpg So you telling me, Subaru foreseen us replacing a lot of engines and made this spot on the hood just for us? 2005 Satin White Pearl Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Unlimited 5EAT (Project Car) 2019 Agate Black Ford Explorer XLT 4WD (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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