I'm currently trying out a setup I've sourced myself.
Can't post up any pictures as I'm yet to make 15 posts but trial and error I reckon about £30 inc postage.
I'm currently running two 300nm struts and they hold the bonnet fine but don't lift it. I'll be ordering 400nm which will be spot on I reckon. I Just didn't fancy paying £80 for a kit when it can be sourced cheaper.
Exactly my thoughts, no offence.
£80? The kits from Russia are £33 plus £18 P&P
Sounds like you need a stronger force. I think this is related to the diameter of the piston, ie 6mm or 8mm not the overall length.
See here
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/gas-struts/fixed
I have recently bought some from a scrap Omega to fit to my Calibra bonnet, pretty beefy 8mm piston with 10mm ball fixings and M8 bolts.
But it is needed because they are very heavy bonnets.
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