Convertible hood flap dampers

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snowman
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:22 pm

Just wondering if you can upgrade the dampers that hold the hood flap up , as mine are very weak and don't hold the flap up .
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Topblag
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:44 pm

You can use the dampers from the seat mechanism or get the old ones refilled.
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snowman
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:53 pm

So it is possible to get the originals refilled, can you recommend anywhere ?.
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pac1982
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Post Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:09 pm

Topblag wrote:You can use the dampers from the seat mechanism or get the old ones refilled.
You can but as I found out they require a bit of motivation to fit
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