I've heard of this being done, but even after trawling the murkey bowels of toymods I still can't find it.
What I remember seeing was someone with an MA61 who had changed the gas bonnet shocks to much longer ones. The end result being a bonnet that opened up to about 90 degrees rather than the usual 45 or so. Now I'm a tall beanpole of a fellow, so this would be hugely useful for me while working on the car. Infact it'd probably be usefull for anyone who works on their car a lot, as it affords a much wider range of movement around the engine bay.
Can anyone tell me what shocks were used, and what (if any) modifications to the mounting points are required?
undo the 4 bolts and the bonnet comes off... dont know about the car but mine wouldnt open to 90 degrees the top of the bonnet would hit the top of the firewall..
better yet how can i insert gas shocks on my celica? your right its probably too much effort, the ones on my boot need replaceing. with the extra weight of neons on it it will close on its own!!
Sun, 12 June 2005 02:48
