GeelongCats
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And confirming no more grinding issue with Z
Ikr, I've still yet to see one anywhere other than at an auto show.The Z really holds its own in the styling. Looks so damn good! If only the damn things actually existed.
I can't resist being "that guy"Even the bonnet is old style, not gas struts which needs replacing.
Still very surprised Nissan elected to include those in the USDM cars considering it’s not required safety equipment here.I can't resist being "that guy"
https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/anyone-seen-these-hood-risers-know-how-to-get-them-down-spun-the-z-on-wet-roads-and-caught-back-wheel-on-curb-these-popped-the-hood-open-can’t-open-or-close-hood.1768/
$8,100 to repair the bonnet poppers.
I have 3 cars in my stable that have gas-charged hood struts, my 2007 and 2014 still working perfectly and my 2003 with 191k miles needed $40 worth of replacement gas struts recently, took 10 minutes to swap.
I'll take that over the bonnet poppers on the new Z.
...or at $1300-1800, people will be stealing them like catalytic convertersStill very surprised Nissan elected to include those in the USDM cars considering it’s not required safety equipment here.
Nonetheless, surely an aftermarket delete kit will “pop up” (heh) soon enough!
Probably one of those parts enthusiasts would be happy to have stolen, much like cat converters lol; I mean that’s clearly the universe telling you it’s time for straight pipes right?...or at $1300-1800, people will be stealing them like catalytic converters
Not sure I'm following your Hood Struts comparison to Bonnet Poppers? One is to hold hood up when servicing engine, the other is a safety feature during an accident.I can't resist being "that guy"
https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/anyone-seen-these-hood-risers-know-how-to-get-them-down-spun-the-z-on-wet-roads-and-caught-back-wheel-on-curb-these-popped-the-hood-open-can’t-open-or-close-hood.1768/
$8,100 to repair the bonnet poppers.
I have 3 cars in my stable that have gas-charged hood struts, my 2007 and 2014 still working perfectly and my 2003 with 191k miles needed $40 worth of replacement gas struts recently, took 10 minutes to swap.
I'll take that over the bonnet poppers on the new Z.
Read post 7, should make sense.....Not sure I'm following your Hood Struts comparison to Bonnet Poppers? One is to hold hood up when servicing engine, the other is a safety feature during an accident.
I had no idea these bonnet poppers even existed until now. I'll have to check my other cars to see if they have them. Maybe it's just a thing for lower slung vehicles? If my Ford Bronco ever arrives, I hope it doesn't have these poppers, because it's going be scraping and hitting things off-road and seeing a lot of utility type usage.I can't resist being "that guy"
https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/anyone-seen-these-hood-risers-know-how-to-get-them-down-spun-the-z-on-wet-roads-and-caught-back-wheel-on-curb-these-popped-the-hood-open-can’t-open-or-close-hood.1768/
$8,100 to repair the bonnet poppers.
I have 3 cars in my stable that have gas-charged hood struts, my 2007 and 2014 still working perfectly and my 2003 with 191k miles needed $40 worth of replacement gas struts recently, took 10 minutes to swap.
I'll take that over the bonnet poppers on the new Z.
Holy crap, they do exist!The Z really holds its own in the styling. Looks so damn good! If only the damn things actually existed.