DIY: G35 Hood Damper by Caskyline - Page 2 - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

May 1, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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Great write up John...

May 1, 2007 | 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OCG35

do you have pix of your black ones?... Are they this style? If so I have the chrome ones if you want to trade (possibly). I was going to paint mine but have been debating... I think I might prefer black though (because of the color scheme in my engine bay)

Yes they are this style but I am looking for the CF ones.

May 1, 2007 | 07:56 PM

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Another thing to mention... when I first installed mine they would not compress, and I didn't want to push too hard because it seemed like something would break. I took em over to Randy's and he compressed the dampers against a piece of wood first... after that they compress nice and easy.

They look and work great! Thanks for the DIY.

May 1, 2007 | 08:18 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by binar

Randy,
I tried to PM.. but PM's are still broken...
I installed the hood dampers. They work and look great! Except....
when I open my hood the passenger side up by the windshield clips/rubs the top of my fender. I have check to make sure all the bolts are tight. Do you have any suggestions on how to adjust the left side so it doesn't continue to chip paint every time I open my hood? It happens right at the 'pointy part' of the back, near the windshield, part of the hood.
Thanks!
Roger

https://g35driver.com/forums/media-share/154070-hood-dampers-couple-comparison-pictures.html

loosen the bolts and realign the hood.

May 1, 2007 | 09:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity

https://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=154070

loosen the bolts and realign the hood.

You truly are a hero.. my hero.

I'm going out right now to 'realign'.
Thanks!!!!!!

Last edited by binar; May 2, 2007 at 10:52 AM.

May 1, 2007 | 09:08 PM

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done and DONE!!
loosen the bolts.. give a little tug... perfect!!
I now have about 1-2mm clearance on both sides.. plenty!

Thanks again!!

May 1, 2007 | 09:45 PM

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glad it worked out for you, binar. 1-2mm doesn't seem like a lot in life, but it sure as hell makes a difference here.

May 1, 2007 | 10:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ttrank

Yes they are this style but I am looking for the CF ones.

hmmm... maybe you need two pair - chrome and CF

Where did you get black ones?... Are you sure you don't want to trade?

May 2, 2007 | 05:04 PM

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Thanks for this... made the install even easier.

And thanks Caskyline for the dampers. Been wanting these for quite some time.

May 2, 2007 | 06:11 PM

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where can I buy this from?

May 2, 2007 | 10:44 PM

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Check with member Caskyline... alternately you can get them from numerous sites online.

May 7, 2007 | 04:03 PM

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I'm having a problem with my install. 3 out of 4 of the connecting points are fine. However, one end of the one of the dampening rods WILL NOT fit over ANY ball joint. I've tried the second one on both sides, in both positions and it fits with NO trouble [both ends of the rod on all 4 ball joints]. I try the other dampening rod and one end fits on all 4 ball joints but, not the other. So it's something with that ONE END of one rod and nothing else.

What can I do to resolve this fitment problem?! Ideas?!

May 7, 2007 | 04:05 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NISMOTO

Please PM Randy, caskyline, for ideas.... I haven't installed it myself, just did the writeup... He's the expert!

(sorry, wish I could help, I'm sure he'll help out once you get a hold of him, he probably installed over 30 of these by now. Also, these were designed/created by him as well.)

Good luck,

John / speedraver

Last edited by speedraver; May 7, 2007 at 04:39 PM.

May 7, 2007 | 04:18 PM

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Great DIY, now i just need my own set to do it!

May 7, 2007 | 04:52 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by speedraver

Please PM Randy, caskyline, for ideas.... I haven't installed it myself, just did the writeup... He's the expert!

I'll send him a PM and keep my fingers crossed. After seeing your DIY, I knew I could do this. I even have the "advanced tool set" to use. Everything was going well until the VERY end. So I currently have a 1/2 done install right now because of ONE side of ONE of the damper attach points.

This is usually my luck with things though. It could be 49 people in a row have a flawless install/DIY on their car and then mine is a one bad apple with problems