2.6 Saloon

[STEMO]

Ah, 'Modify' has never been available on the for sale board. For obvious reasons really.

[GastronomicKleptomaniac]

Beware, facelift needs 290N struts, pre facelift is 240N. I think the threads are different too, facelift coarser.

JP GROUP 1281202500 Bonnet strut Extension Force: 240N - will struggle to lift the heavier facelift bonnet

Do not understand this.

I bought the struts, checked by Autodoc's system to match with my 2003 3.2 saloon, and they are doing the job perfectly.

Ron's Omega is a facelift like mine and surely as a 2.6 has the same struts.

Not an Omega but finding the correct strut for an R170 SLK is tricky, all seem to have the wrong thread where it bolts to the bonnet and there's no space for an adapter, I don't think.

Instead theres a broom handle living in the car, much simpler. For quick jobs like an oil dip I just rest it on my bonce, won't do any harm...

[Doctor Gollum]

As has been mentioned, FL bonnet struts are stronger than PFL/MFL, due to extra weight of the bonnet, and the leverage effect of where that extra weight is.

No issue with pattern struts, but check the specs, just don't rely on some offshore pikey website to get it right, in the same way you would not expect Euroshite to get the parts correct.  Or, following in from Mutha's crank sensor thread, even GM dealers in some cases.


Many cross reference lookup software used by aftermarket shops is actually american, and is often more wrong than right.  For example, I know for a fact that if I put the oil recommended by Euroshite in my car, I'd be on a low loader in less than 1000 miles, as the yankee variant of mine never got a DPF, unlike all european variants.

I understand that TB, but when the price of the part is so relatively cheap as these strutts were, and being fitted to a 22 year old car, if they last only 5 years, then they will probably see the car out and me!!

If we are still around then, I will just buy another set for another 5 years.  Any longer will just be a bonus

You're missing the point. It's not about longevity so much as being upto the job in the first place.

First time a stiff breeze drops the bonnet on your bonce, you'll appreciate the difference 

[Lizzie Zoom]

As has been mentioned, FL bonnet struts are stronger than PFL/MFL, due to extra weight of the bonnet, and the leverage effect of where that extra weight is.

No issue with pattern struts, but check the specs, just don't rely on some offshore pikey website to get it right, in the same way you would not expect Euroshite to get the parts correct.  Or, following in from Mutha's crank sensor thread, even GM dealers in some cases.


Many cross reference lookup software used by aftermarket shops is actually american, and is often more wrong than right.  For example, I know for a fact that if I put the oil recommended by Euroshite in my car, I'd be on a low loader in less than 1000 miles, as the yankee variant of mine never got a DPF, unlike all european variants.

I understand that TB, but when the price of the part is so relatively cheap as these strutts were, and being fitted to a 22 year old car, if they last only 5 years, then they will probably see the car out and me!!

If we are still around then, I will just buy another set for another 5 years.  Any longer will just be a bonus

You're missing the point. It's not about longevity so much as being upto the job in the first place.

First time a stiff breeze drops the bonnet on your bonce, you'll appreciate the difference 

Well, for now 3 months now it hasn't been a problem.  In fact there is just the right amount of resistance when I push down on the bonnet.

AS said, it got the car through the MOT and other works, so IF it eventually fails I have lost very little. I will just buy a replacement:)

[Doctor Gollum]

It's not an MoT item.

[STEMO]

It's not an MoT item.

I reckon it would fail if the bonnet dropped and hit the tester on the back of the head.

[ronnyd]

As has been mentioned, FL bonnet struts are stronger than PFL/MFL, due to extra weight of the bonnet, and the leverage effect of where that extra weight is.

No issue with pattern struts, but check the specs, just don't rely on some offshore pikey website to get it right, in the same way you would not expect Euroshite to get the parts correct.  Or, following in from Mutha's crank sensor thread, even GM dealers in some cases.


Many cross reference lookup software used by aftermarket shops is actually american, and is often more wrong than right.  For example, I know for a fact that if I put the oil recommended by Euroshite in my car, I'd be on a low loader in less than 1000 miles, as the yankee variant of mine never got a DPF, unlike all european variants.

I understand that TB, but when the price of the part is so relatively cheap as these strutts were, and being fitted to a 22 year old car, if they last only 5 years, then they will probably see the car out and me!!

If we are still around then, I will just buy another set for another 5 years.  Any longer will just be a bonus

You're missing the point. It's not about longevity so much as being upto the job in the first place.

First time a stiff breeze drops the bonnet on your bonce, you'll appreciate the difference 

Well, for now 3 months now it hasn't been a problem.  In fact there is just the right amount of resistance when I push down on the bonnet.

AS said, it got the car through the MOT and other works, so IF it eventually fails I have lost very little. I will just buy a replacement:)

And a crash helmet. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

It's not an MoT item.

I reckon it would fail if the bonnet dropped and hit the tester on the back of the head.

Exactly Steve!   And it would have done as it was falling on my head!!   It is why I HAD to replace the struts