I was interested in getting the NRG hood damper for my Z but unfortunately the recent group buy for it was closed. I am thinking about just paying the regular price for it, but I wanted to know what was the best way to install it as it looks like some modification to the brake fluid cover is needed. I have read that one guy used a heat gun to heat up the plastic cover and then closed the hood to create the shape of the damper but I am worried I may screw that up and my brake fluid cover will look bad. Thanks!

 

I thought the NRG hood dampers don't require a modification at all except for drilling a hole for 1 screw on each side?

 

I am not too sure. I have seen someone install it to the bolts on the brake fluid and battery covers.

 

The NRG hood dampers will work fine with the 350Z. As in some of the other versions, you will NOT have to cut any long rectangular holes in your covers to accommodate the dampers. When the hood is closed the plastic covers do not interfere with these hood dampers.

 

It looks like you had to trim some of the plastic covers right? Where did you buy them?

 

Those who had purchased the green TEIN hood dampers unfortunately had to carve up their black plastic covers. Between the actual length of the TEIN damper and the recommended angle of that installation, there just wasn't enough clearance underthe hood. It simply could not rest comfortably underneath with the hood closed.

With the NRG dampers, the ONLY cutting that you will be performing on the covers is a small semi circle to expose the fender bolt. (use a Dremel tool) When the bolt is removed, the stem end of the damper (with ball joint bolt) will take its place.

http://www.speednstylez.com/product_...oducts_id=1217

See attached.

 

I purchased my NRG hood Dampers from this vendor. He had these HD-300 hood dampers available on eBay for a short time. However, you can go direct and visit his Speed N Stylez web site.

http://www.speednstylez.com/product_...oducts_id=1217

If you order a pair, just tell him that I recommended you to his site.

 

Shipping on the website is rediculous...

 

Shipping is rediculously expensive.

 

Well, the TEIN hood dampers are no longer even a consideration.

For an aftermarket part that is designed as a simple bolt-on and provides a function that does NOT come standard on the 350Z - I'd say it's worth the $$.

The NRG Hood Dampers are offered at a fairly reasonable price.

However, THIS........$229.00, before shipping

http://www.courtesyparts.com/Merchan...t_Code=314-001

IS RIDICULOUS!

 

I didn't mean the NRG damper is expensive, shipping is $20+ for a small package, which, in my opinion, is rediculous.

Now Courtesey Nissan's price is just highway robbery...

 

Oh yeah, I was also wondering how high the damper lifts the hood. Does it appear to be higher than stock?

 

In inches, it does lift a little higher than the factory stock hood prop. However, it isn't very noticeable even in a visual side by side, A/B comparison. The GREAT news is that you won't have to eliminate your fluid covers to add this MOD. You won't be forced to carve them up either, just to allow the hood to close properly when the damper is installed and retracted.

It's certainly a good looking and functioning MOD. It's reasonably priced and allows easy access to the engine bay without the chance of knocking into the prop from time to time. If you happen to be showing off your engine outdoors, the hood can't get rattled about on a windy day.

 

SRD has these for $105 +10 shipping. The C/F ones $139.

NRG makes a nice product.

SRD= 1-888-461-8805

 

Yup! Spread the word. NRG makes a nice product(s).

http://www.nrginnovations.com/

 

If you have a CF hood however, these will not work well, because the shocks are too strong. I am testing the NRG hood shocks myself for my CF hood, and am waiting on a new set of lighter strength shocks.

Again, if you have a CF hood, it'll be too strong for the hood, and it will put too much stress on the hinge area.

The hood opens a tiny bit more than stock, about an inch and a half more, not much.

I so far like my NRG setup....