[RSVT170]

Just picked up a set of hood struts from CalPonyCars.com and did a install write up.

Check out the full write up here: DIY | CalPonyCars MK3 Focus Hood Strut Install ?

Here are a few pics from the install. I got black, but they're available with colormatched hardware.

 

[Duffman355]

I like that. Nice work

 

[SilverPony2001]

Thanks, been looking at these. Seem like the best quality of the available hood struts.

 

[Rice_Patrol14]

That looks pretty slick. Good write up too.

 

[schrodingersbox]

I like this design. It appears to clearly avoid the rubbing issue with the Redline Tuning options by moving the lower ball inboard. Nice.

 

[Tigeo]

I may have to pick a set of these up!

 

[duratechna]

Those look a little nicer than the Redline ones. Are the brackets metal? No trimming of the rubber bumper being needed is nice.
I would like to install one of these kits. I assume they fit any gen 3 model focus?

Is there a preference to one brand or the other?

 

[andresmorago]

Awesome stuff! Thanks!

 

[duratechna]

After reading some it looks like the bottom mount may be moving around. Too much torque on the mount held on with only 1 bolt maybe? Did not see the complaint with the CalPony product though.

Seems like having something else to tie down the bottom mount would make sense. Maybe a few drops of 3M 5200, or 4200 sealer? It would probably pull the paint off if the bracket ever needed to be removed. But it might be worth a shot before getting crazy with a bracket modification.

The conversion kit is set up is just like my old 98 Ford Taurus. I'm used to that set up now.

 

[duratechna]

Was kind of revisiting the thought of getting some. The CalPony ones are nice @ $141 + shipping. Makes me want to make my own.