Has anyone come across a kit to change from the stock hood prop configuration, to using gas struts? Curious if there is a kit out there and the price.

 

Rexpeed $108.95
http://www.lancershop.com/customer/p...6&cat=0&page=1

Prosport $98.95
https://www.lancershop.com/customer/...productid=6999

 

I bought some plain black ones off eBay about 2yrs ago for about $50. Haven't had a problem with them yet.

 

Greddy $157
Colt speed $225
Tomioka Racing $139
Tein (Discontinued hard to find in stock) $209

 

Thanks guys. Yeah I came across a decent looking set on eBay last night for about $65. I might go that route. It's probably going to be one of the next things I do.

 

Check the FS section (EVO X IIRC) - i saw a set of struts...

 

Thanks!

 

eBay FTW bought an Oem set for another model car for 9.99

 

And the $9.99 set held up good?

 

They were an Oem set from a Porsche so they held up great, just to a little custom bracket to install them

 

I'd personally go with Tomioka and then Greddy (sorted by price). If you read through the threads regarding these, the socket connection tends to have discoloration/corrosion over time. Those two have black coatings to minimize this. Otherwise they're all pretty much the same with the same problems (moving bracket).

But in overall design, I think Tiens are the best.

 

http://rexpeed.net/2012/en/product_d...php?serial=158

These are what Id buy. Good price and carbon fiber!

 

Rexspeed have been known to be stiffer then most and better suited for the standard metal lancer hoods. One member taco'ed his hood pushing down to close it to fast. I wouldn't risk it.

http://www.evoxforums.com/forums/sho...ghlight=damper