Hydraulic Bonnet Opening Mechanism.How do i install - Team-BHP

nikibusa · 25th April 2007, 21:56

Hey Guys,

I have a friend who has a modded lancer & i thought it would be a very nice idea to have hydraulic opening mechanism for the bonnet (like the merc's).Can anybody help me about the soucing info & the pricing?

Niki.

Mpower · 25th April 2007, 21:59

Are you sure its hydraulic? Are you referring to the one used in hatchbacks? Thats a gas strut and is used on the hood of high end cars.
Purchase, measure, fabricate and weld bracket/s and install. DONE

nikibusa · 25th April 2007, 22:04

Yes Mpower, i meant the strut..But can anybody help me with the cost involved in all this & also the availibility or who can get it done for me?I would be thank full to you all.

Niki

nitrous · 25th April 2007, 22:57

The Safari Dicor has the same mechanism.Have a look at it.
Re-Engineering it for the Lancer would take some trial n errors.
U can maybe use the same struts as the hatchbacks use too.

Sparkie · 25th April 2007, 23:03

Thats cool! Well yeah the gas strut sounds good. Easy availability.
Just make sure the same struts can pick up you bonnet itself and that you have the space to accomodate the struts in the bonnet while you're mounting it.
The Dicor struts sound good too, should work with som trial n error as Nitrous said, though of course they would have a higher load rating.

iraghava · 25th April 2007, 23:40

Autopsyche has a kit for the vertical opening bonnet which we had seen on one of the Delhi meets. I also thought it's Hydraulic but LBM (who manufactures Hydraulic Presses) kindly told me it was not the case!!

So you might wanna contact Arush/Autopsyche for the kit.

nitroxx · 26th April 2007, 01:03

niki use a gas strut..I think that should solve the issue.

low_bass_makker · 26th April 2007, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by iraghava

Autopsyche has a kit for the vertical opening bonnet which we had seen on one of the Delhi meets. I also thought it's Hydraulic but LBM (who manufactures Hydraulic Presses) kindly told me it was not the case!!

So you might wanna contact Arush/Autopsyche for the kit.

Ya Ishan...it was a Linear actuator.......Electro-mechanical actuators type....there are hydraulic type but they are used where large forces are required....like in a excavator (JCB).....for a light job like arush had done this type will be best suited......

Linear actuator - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

this model was used in that accord.....

I think we are discussing the gas strut which is normally used in car boot to lift the door.....

edit...

YouTube - vertical bonnet accord

vdo....thanks tsk1979 for the pic and video

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nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 451 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Hydraulic Bonnet Opening Mechanism.How do i install Hey Guys, I have a friend who has a modded lancer & i thought it would be a very nice idea to have hydraulic opening mechanism for the bonnet (like the merc's).Can anybody help me about the soucing info & the pricing? Niki. __________________ Fun is more than just a straight line!And it should last for more than just a 1/4 mile !

25th April 2007, 21:59	#2 (permalink)
Mpower Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago/B'lore Posts: 3,867 View My Garage	Are you sure its hydraulic? Are you referring to the one used in hatchbacks? Thats a gas strut and is used on the hood of high end cars. Purchase, measure, fabricate and weld bracket/s and install. DONE __________________ The difference between the men and the boys....................is the speed of their toys.

25th April 2007, 22:04	#3 (permalink)
nikibusa BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Vikhroli - (Mumbai) Posts: 451 Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Yes Mpower, i meant the strut..But can anybody help me with the cost involved in all this & also the availibility or who can get it done for me?I would be thank full to you all. Niki __________________ Fun is more than just a straight line!And it should last for more than just a 1/4 mile !

25th April 2007, 22:57	#4 (permalink)
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Motorcity Madras Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	The Safari Dicor has the same mechanism.Have a look at it. Re-Engineering it for the Lancer would take some trial n errors. U can maybe use the same struts as the hatchbacks use too. __________________ Where were hamilton's.... when he had to overtake Rosberg?

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iraghava Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,717 View My Garage	Autopsyche has a kit for the vertical opening bonnet which we had seen on one of the Delhi meets. I also thought it's Hydraulic but LBM (who manufactures Hydraulic Presses) kindly told me it was not the case!! So you might wanna contact Arush/Autopsyche for the kit. __________________ There is a very fine line between "Hobby" and "Mental Illness". Last edited by iraghava : 25th April 2007 at 23:43.

25th April 2007, 23:03	#5 (permalink)
Sparkie BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Chennai-not at home now Posts: 95	Thats cool! Well yeah the gas strut sounds good. Easy availability. Just make sure the same struts can pick up you bonnet itself and that you have the space to accomodate the struts in the bonnet while you're mounting it. The Dicor struts sound good too, should work with som trial n error as Nitrous said, though of course they would have a higher load rating.

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nitroxx BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MUM-DXB-mUM Posts: 763 View My Garage	niki use a gas strut..I think that should solve the issue. __________________ Honda D15B VTEC,PS3-300 GB+8 titles,Omnia white 16GB,PS2 +200 games,PSP +7 titles,HPI Drift tuned nitro RC,OVERLOAD!

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