Hood struts: Who has them?

Graves · 10-04-2008, 11:15 AM

Do you have hood struts? What brand? Where'd you get them? How was installation, was it a PITA? Is your hood crooked when it's open? Are they black or "chrome"?

I'm looking to pick up a set soon, and the MRT pieces look most appealing since they're just a bolt on item. You don't have to rivit them down or anything.

Thanks!

Captainsteve57 · 10-04-2008, 11:32 AM

I got some from Shelby. They work great. Hood is even. They sell them on thier website. About 130.00 Silver in color and easy to install.

Graves · 10-04-2008, 01:38 PM

$130? Damn. MRT's are $99... which I think is pushing it. I just can't see why something like these costs so much.

machgsxr · 10-04-2008, 01:42 PM

I have redline. Worked great on my stock hood, but not so great on my new hood. Wish I would have got the MRT's as they may have worked better with my new hood.

Mounting location is what got me on the new hood.

Go with the MRT's Dave.

Graves · 10-04-2008, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by machgsxr

I have redline. Worked great on my stock hood, but not so great on my new hood. Wish I would have got the MRT's as they may have worked better with my new hood.

Mounting location is what got me on the new hood.

Go with the MRT's Dave.

Why didn't the RedLine's work very well?

Bigdrumma22 · 10-04-2008, 03:21 PM

I've got redlines also, but they were on the car already when I got it. They're the rivet type. I like em' cuz I hate the stupid prop rod, but if I were buying them first time, I'd probably buy the bolt-on type you're looking at. As far as I know, the hood is straight when it's open, nothing noticeable, but never really paid attention to it. And they're black.

Captainsteve57 · 10-04-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Graves

$130? Damn. MRT's are $99... which I think is pushing it. I just can't see why something like these costs so much.

I know what you mean.

ImpactStang · 10-04-2008, 04:45 PM

aftermarket hoods usually say they are "made to spec" but never are, so a lot of stuff doesnt work well with them. the bolt in stuff is easy to install as all you do really is take off the hood, then get the factory hinges off and install the new ones. shouldnt take more than 30 minutes i think.

COBRADOC · 10-04-2008, 05:00 PM

I just put MRT struts yesterday. They took about 20-30 minutes to bolt on and work great. They are black.

machgsxr · 10-04-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Graves

Why didn't the RedLine's work very well?

Worked fine on the stock hood. With the new hood the rivets pulled out on one side. The MRT's wouldn't have done that since they bolt to the hinge.

Then again, the redlines were used and I used different rivets than the stock ones, so it may have helped cause the pulling out of my new hood. Not to knock them since they worked great on the stock hood, but no matter what hood I used with the MRT's wouldn't have to worry about them pulling out rivets.

aguilarf · 10-05-2008, 12:23 AM

I have Redline's Elite series on my 03 Cobra hood. No problems with them at all, and installation only took like 15 minutes.

C-Liz-Go · 10-05-2008, 12:46 PM

I've got the MRT's, Davey, and love them. Weren't hard to install and no drilling. Painted to match as well. Probably the ONLY mod I've bought once instead of twice.

Graves · 10-05-2008, 04:13 PM

Ooohh..paint matched... hmm. Good idear.

C-Liz-Go · 10-05-2008, 05:11 PM

Thank you. I ain't as dumb as I look.

Captainsteve57 · 10-05-2008, 05:13 PM

Liz, are you going to start backing into those parking spots....LOL

lasersnake96 · 10-05-2008, 10:58 PM

Dave for sure do the MRT ones, thats what I have. They look more factory, dont have to drill and take up less room. Mine

VS redlines

**AdRock** · 10-05-2008, 11:14 PM

I had the redline Tuning struts for a good while. Took them off and sold them only because I thought I was getting a new hood. Didn't happen. If I buy another set it will be the MRT units.

C-Liz-Go · 10-05-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainsteve57

Liz, are you going to start backing into those parking spots....LOL

I already did. Why do you think I now need a new rear bumper too????

2k4mk1 · 10-06-2008, 08:00 AM

Redlines in black. Been on for 4 years and never had an issue. Hood is straight when open. Took like 15 min to install and as long as you read the directions have the proper bit size and pull the rivets tight you wont have a problem. Dont let the drilling part scare ya. I pd like 60 for um. I only wish I had speung for the powder coated brackets.

Graves · 10-06-2008, 03:05 PM

Thanks for the replies, everyone. After seeing pics of the MRTs and the RedLines compared, I think I'll stick with the MRTs. The RedLines almost look awkward, they're so big.

10-04-2008, 11:32 AM	#2
Captainsteve57 Helping put gas in your tank. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mansfield TX Posts: 580 Trader Rating: (0)	I got some from Shelby. They work great. Hood is even. They sell them on thier website. About 130.00 Silver in color and easy to install. __________________

10-04-2008, 03:21 PM	#6
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,389 Trader Rating: (6)	I've got redlines also, but they were on the car already when I got it. They're the rivet type. I like em' cuz I hate the stupid prop rod, but if I were buying them first time, I'd probably buy the bolt-on type you're looking at. As far as I know, the hood is straight when it's open, nothing noticeable, but never really paid attention to it. And they're black. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

10-04-2008, 04:45 PM	#8
ImpactStang I think he likes you... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Antonio Posts: 3,398 Trader Rating: (1)	aftermarket hoods usually say they are "made to spec" but never are, so a lot of stuff doesnt work well with them. the bolt in stuff is easy to install as all you do really is take off the hood, then get the factory hinges off and install the new ones. shouldnt take more than 30 minutes i think. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/4652469

10-04-2008, 05:00 PM	#9
COBRADOC Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: SAN ANTONIO Posts: 17 Trader Rating: (0)	I just put MRT struts yesterday. They took about 20-30 minutes to bolt on and work great. They are black. __________________

10-05-2008, 12:23 AM	#11
aguilarf 2001 Oxford White Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 672 Trader Rating: (9)	I have Redline's Elite series on my 03 Cobra hood. No problems with them at all, and installation only took like 15 minutes. __________________

10-05-2008, 12:46 PM	#12
C-Liz-Go I sell houses!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0)	I've got the MRT's, Davey, and love them. Weren't hard to install and no drilling. Painted to match as well. Probably the ONLY mod I've bought once instead of twice. __________________ http://www.har.com/clizgo No, it's not stock.

10-05-2008, 05:11 PM	#14
C-Liz-Go I sell houses!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 227 Trader Rating: (0)	Thank you. I ain't as dumb as I look. __________________ http://www.har.com/clizgo No, it's not stock.

10-05-2008, 05:13 PM	#15
Captainsteve57 Helping put gas in your tank. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mansfield TX Posts: 580 Trader Rating: (0)	Liz, are you going to start backing into those parking spots....LOL __________________

10-05-2008, 11:14 PM	#17
AdRock If you hate me, then read my sig Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: On The Move Posts: 5,399 Trader Rating: (5)	I had the redline Tuning struts for a good while. Took them off and sold them only because I thought I was getting a new hood. Didn't happen. If I buy another set it will be the MRT units. __________________ '02 Stang GT Just cause you don't understand what's going on ...don't mean it don't make no sense And just cause you don't like it,...don't mean it aint no good And let me tell you something Before you go taking a walk in my world,...you better take a look at the real world Cause this aint no Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Can you say "feel like shit?"Yea maybe sometimes I do feel like shit I aint happy about it, but I'd rather feel like shit than be full of shit! And if I offended you, Oh I'm sorry, But, maybe you need to be offended But here's my apology and one more thing........Fuck you! Cause you can't bring me down

10-06-2008, 08:00 AM	#19
2k4mk1 DONT HATE ME CUZ YOU AINT ME!!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SanAntonio Posts: 6,364 Trader Rating: (2)	Redlines in black. Been on for 4 years and never had an issue. Hood is straight when open. Took like 15 min to install and as long as you read the directions have the proper bit size and pull the rivets tight you wont have a problem. Dont let the drilling part scare ya. I pd like 60 for um. I only wish I had speung for the powder coated brackets. __________________ 04 Oxford White MACH1,5 SPD with IUP,K&NAircharger Borla Stingers,SLP Catted X pipe,Tri-ax,SCT Flashtune,Max Mtr Spt 4 bolt adj C/C plates, Drilled/Slotted rotors all 4 corners 281 rwhp on Mustang Dyno,306 rwhp on a Dynojet 94 Black Lightning Daily Driver&85GT FACH1 Project under construction

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