GrimmSpeed
Grimmspeed Hood Damper Kit
2013+ FR-S / BRZ / 86
Details
Tired of that ugly OEM hood prop blocking your view of that beautiful FA20 boxer engine on the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ? Always wanted to open your feather-light hood with just a couple fingers? Annoyed that the hood prop is always in your way while you're working in your engine bay? GrimmSpeed to the rescue. A close collaboration between FT86Club.com members and GrimmSpeed, this kit delivers in a big way. We hate to use the "P" word, but designing this kit to be perfectly balanced was a requirement. Lift the hood halfway and you'll find a generous neutral zone. Leave your hood here for a sleek look at that local car show. Alternatively, a flick of the wrist is all that's required to coax your hood into its fully opened position. To close, simply hold the hood below its neutral zone and let go. No need to risk scratches or deformation by pushing your hood closed.
Quick Specs
- Opens Hood 35% Higher Than OEM - Better access and light for working Perfect Hood Balance - Struts are optimized for BRZ/FR-S hood size and weight
- Eliminates OEM Hood Prop - No risk of hood falling, more access when wrenching
- CNC Laser Cut Brackets - Precision cut and bent for a perfect fit
- Premium Quality Struts - Larger strut body for smoother operation, made in the USA!
- Durable DuPont Texture Black Powdercoat - Protects brackets with an OEM finish
- FARO Arm Designed - Allows more precise design and a stronger, better fitting product.
Check out how our kit performs against some of the others....
Design
This kit was designed using our in-house FARO arm and an accompanying suite of CAD software. We began by mapping the BRZ/FR-S hood and engine bay in 3D CAD (see one of our engineers in action below). From there, a lifting linkage was designed, analyzed, prototyped and tested. After months of testing and revisions, the brackets went into production using the latest in laser cutting and CNC bending equipment. What that means for you is a system that will fit and operate correctly, every single time, for years to come. What about the struts, you ask? They're beefy. Custom built to our exacting specifications, these struts feature a large diameter body that provides excellent opening force without sacrificing smoothness and control. Rounding it all out is a heavy duty textured black DuPont powdercoat and black zinc hardware.
Materials
With the use and exposure that a hood strut kit will see on a regular basis, material selection and finishing options are critically important. All brackets are produced from a mild steel alloy that maintains its integrity after laser cutting and bending. After thorough cleaning, the parts are all powdercoated a durable DuPont texture black. The next key component is the struts themselves. More specifically, these are referred to as gas springs. Manufactured in the USA, these are of the highest quality and are used by OEMs around the world. These custom valved units (to perfectly match the weight of the BRZ/FR-S hood) are paired with black zinc hardware and a quick-release ball and socket. Last, but certainly not least, is the included hardware. All hardware is grade 8.8 or higher and black zinc coated for longevity.
4 customer reviews
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How it should have come from the factory
By Bryan February 1, 2018This product makes working under the hood infinitely easier. Sure it's a more expensive kit, but it's absolutely worth it. Every Grimmspeed product I've had has been nothing short of excellent. It truly feels like something that could have come directly from the factory.
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Weak Struts
By COLIN July 12, 2017These dampers have a hard time holding up my carbon fiber S-Craft hood. I witnessed the struts let the hood fall shut several times. Very disappointing
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Not STRONG Enough
By An Amish Woman July 10, 2017Thought I'd give theses dampers a try for my new carbon fiber hood, since it was mid rang price and a trusted company that I've perched parts from before. Shortly noticed the couple of times I opened the hood for routine maintenance and going to car shows, that the dampers themselves, wile in the process of opening the hood felt rather...weak. I happened to witness in a slight breeze the hood slam closed because the dampers wouldn't hold up the hood. Not much adjustment is possible to try and fix the issue. Very disappointing
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High Quality Product
By N April 25, 2017Super easy to install, uses existing holes. looks fantastic
