GrimmSpeed Hood Struts - grm097025
Tired of that ugly OEM hood prop blocking your view of your beautiful boxer engine? Always wanted to open your hood with just a couple of fingers? Annoyed that the hood prop is always in your way while you’re working in your engine bay? GrimmSpeed has the perfect solution for you. With meticulous design and high-quality materials, this kit delivers exceptional performance. We aimed for perfect balance in the design. Lift the hood halfway, and you'll find a generous neutral zone—ideal for showcasing your engine at local car shows. Alternatively, a flick of the wrist is all it takes to fully open the hood. To close, simply hold the hood below its neutral zone and let go—no need to risk scratches or deformation by pushing the hood closed.
DESIGN
We started by mapping the hood and engine bay of several test vehicles in 3D CAD. From there, we designed, analyzed, prototyped, and tested a lifting linkage. Our in-house 3D printer allowed for a fast, efficient design cycle, and we quickly moved into production using CNC laser cutting and CNC bending equipment. This ensures a system that fits and operates correctly every time, for years to come. The fender ball studs were specifically designed for this application, adapting our high-quality, American-made struts to the metric threads found on your Subaru. These custom-built struts are robust, featuring a large diameter body that provides excellent opening force without sacrificing smoothness and control.
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 cut from steel and then powercoated with a durable, texture black coating. The threaded ball studs are machined from Stainless Steel to ensure that no potentially corrosive material is being introduced to your vehicles chassis. 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 aluminum WRX and STI hoods) are paired with clear 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 clear zinc coated for longevity.
Applications
- Subaru Forester (Excluding the VERY rare steel hoods) (2003-08)
Features
- Opens Hood 35% Higher Than OEM - Better access and light for working
- Perfect Hood Balance - Struts are balanced for all aluminum GR chassis hoods
- Eliminates OEM Hood Prop - No risk of hood falling, more access when wrenching
- CNC Laser Cut Brackets - Perfect fit every time
- Premium Quality Struts - Larger strut body for smoother operation, made in the USA!
- Durable Powder coated Finish - Protects brackets from corrosion
- FARO Arm Designed - Allows more precise design and a stronger, better fitting product
To provide faster delivery and turn around time; Kami Speed ships products out from different warehouses throughout the United States. Usually averaging 1-4 business days for processing prior to shipping.
Depending on the package, we ship using different carriers according to the item's location, content, and size.
Freight truck & international items, will require up to 7 business days to ship due to size and logistics.
All orders made after 3:00pm ET will be shipped or processed the next business day.
Unless otherwise noted as "In Stock" or exact ETA. Special Order items have an ETA of 5+ weeks.
Orders over $500 will ship insured and over $1,000 with signature and insurance in order to guarantee delivery. Orders over $1000 may not be able to ship to a different address not listed as the billing address or confirm payment address from the form of payment used. Orders with suite numbers, different billing, or apartment numbers will require signature if valued over $100.
All international orders outside of the USA are subject to duties and taxes fees per your countries jurisdiction and determined by customs.
Kami Speed serves the right to ship using an alternative method if we see it fit, in order to expedite shipping and reduce your rate depending on product value.
Processing and logistics on in stock international orders can take up to 7 business days to process & ship.
In stock, non special order items can be returned within 30 days of the product arriving to your house or place of work.
Returns will NOT be accepted on Clearance Items, Final Sales, Special Orders, Opened, Installed, Incomplete, or Otherwise Used Products. In order to initiate a return, an RMA number must be requested and approved via e-mail. All returns will be subject to a 20% restocking fee minus complete shipping cost (roundtrip).
Any processed orders that have not shipped will incur a 6% cancelation refund fee unless the product was not available to ship within a timely manner. No fee will be incurred if used as store credit.
For complete details on our return policy, please see our Help and FAQ link under HELPFUL INFO.
WARNING: Operating, servicing and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
GrimmSpeed Hood Struts - grm097025
