Phil21185 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Check these out. https://www.darkicedesigns.com/en/ford-mondeo-parts/154-ford-mondeo-mk4-bonnet-gas-strut-kit.html URL is wrong but page is right. £35 bargain. My order is placed :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastachaz Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 nice do they make any damage? i know for back make damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy42 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Have them on the ST. A doddle to fit and excellent for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy94 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Anyone know if anywhere sells/makes a kit like this for the MK2? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F0CUE Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 There sure is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Thank for the heads up, just ordered for my car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 They seem fairly straightforward to fit but I'll be putting a guide up on my build thread when I've done mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 Also, although they're pretty good value, I've asked Belinda at Dark Ice Designs if they'd be willing to provide a discount code for FOC members for a small discount or free shipping or something. I made it clear that I don't work for or represent FOC but that I'm an active member looking to spread the word lol! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsdriver Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 22 hours ago, Phil21185 said: They seem fairly straightforward to fit but I'll be putting a guide up on my build thread when I've done mine! That be great if you could. Will they fit the Mk3.5 too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 23 hours ago, Phil21185 said: Also, although they're pretty good value, I've asked Belinda at Dark Ice Designs if they'd be willing to provide a discount code for FOC members for a small discount or free shipping or something. I made it clear that I don't work for or represent FOC but that I'm an active member looking to spread the word lol! I can't justify the full price for these, but would be interested if there's a forum discount lol. Then again, I'm hoping not to have the bonnet too much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Considering that the first kit I looked at about 6 months ago was over £60 and IIRC required removal of the bonnet and much other farting around, I think £35 is extremely reasonable. On the other hand, as you say, how many times do you open the bonnet to make it that much of an inconvenience to use the prop? I see the point for show cars and things with nice bits to look at under there but for me, it's just something I've wanted to do =] The advert says 2011 onwards which would cover the 3.5 but if you're not sure best email directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 How exactly would you fit these with no drilling, welding etc? [emoji848] Would love something similar for my Fiesta but don't want to set myself up for a job that I wouldn't be comfortable finishing [emoji23] Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 Not sure yet so will post a guide when done :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zagobir Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 Not sure yet so will post a guide when done :) Will keep my eyes peeled!The short description on Dark Ice makes it seem to easy to be true [emoji12]Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zain611 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, zagobir said: Will keep my eyes peeled! The short description on Dark Ice makes it seem to easy to be true Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk You can get struts from NB styling. It's made for the mk6 fiestas. I think also someone on YouTube made a video fitting them in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddy42 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 1 hour ago, zagobir said: How exactly would you fit these with no drilling, welding etc? Would love something similar for my Fiesta but don't want to set myself up for a job that I wouldn't be comfortable finishing Sent from my BLA-L09 using Tapatalk It's a 15 minute job using a 10mm spanner or socket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Well mine turned up yesterday so all being well there will be a guide up on my build thread a bit later (after uni!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwen Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Mine have now arrived too. They look rather good, hopefully get them fitted at some point this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsdriver Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Phil21185 said: Well mine turned up yesterday so all being well there will be a guide up on my build thread a bit later (after uni!) Very interested, will keep an eye on your build thread . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmole Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I've had 2 kits. A set that used the existing wing attachment bolt. These were Cr*p!, the lower plate rotated every time you shut the bonnet and the dampers rusted. stripped em off in under 6 months. I then bought a £70 kit which are excellent and have been on for 2 years Top mounts will always be the bonnet mount bolts. If you only undo one side at a time the bonnet doesn't move and you can rebolt them with no issues The bottom mounts get a lot of force on them off centre. make sure there is no way they can rotate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannko Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 @Phil21185 I have those DarkIceDesigns on my MK3.5, i can recommend them :) you do not have to create a guide because the gas struts already comes with the manual :) so who ever buys it, will have the step by step paper. The installation took about 10-15min. The only problem i see that there is a small collision with the washer fluid pipe. It can be visible on one of my photo in my thread. It is ok you can leave it like that but i would personally recommend before the installation, try to hide the washer pipe somewhere under the plastic there. And here they are on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 All fitted - Bannko you're right, but I'll do a guide anyway as I've taken all the photos... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil21185 Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Guide is up on my build thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Like the look of these!Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsdriver Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Thanks for the write up, very informative. Question ! Why do you need to remove the bonnet bumpers, will the struts not work correctly with them in place? Also how much force do you require to pull down on the bonnet to close it. . Is it a matter of pulling down and let the weight of the bonnet close it self under the struts tension, or do you have to hang onto the bonnet as you close it ? Dont want the bonnet to be slammed shut. Also once you release the bonnet locking do you just lift it up or will the struts lift it up by themselves? Sorry to many questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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