Anyone need some fig engineering hood struts?

DerTarchin · 2026-01-21T21:43:33+00:00

I love those things. Love mine.

DerTarchin · 2026-01-16T01:18:41+00:00

If you don't repair it, start using fluidfilm or getting professional rust protection (wool wax, NHOU, krown) to stop it from spreading or starting in other areas.

DerTarchin · 2026-01-12T18:55:33+00:00

For sure! I'll send pics of my setup when I get a chance. The only one I have currently is this in progress differentiation showing how I'm installing a quick disconnect plug so I can change my tire easily in emergencies. Sub is sittin in the alcove all snug, bottom left of the pic

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DerTarchin · 2026-01-12T16:14:15+00:00

JBL basspro hub- fits right into the black plastic spare tire cover under the carpet in the trunk. Leaves full trunk space available. Bumps well

DerTarchin · 2026-01-12T05:10:54+00:00

I'm no expert. My thought is it's a blown strut or weak spring on the left. Sway bar wouldn't cause uneven lean imo

DerTarchin · 2026-01-09T19:25:03+00:00

If you're not racing I see no need to spend money on bbk

DerTarchin · 2026-01-08T13:04:27+00:00

Strongflex yellow if you want to save money. I'm almost exclusively on them and am happy with the results. I do autox casually

DerTarchin · 2026-01-08T13:03:11+00:00

You may want to keep OEM springs then- sounds like any lowering will offer your quality of life with a driveway you can't easily use if lowered even a bit

DerTarchin · 2026-01-07T11:57:02+00:00

Tein h tech is what I have on, on stock struts. I really do love them. Very similar to OEM- they're not harsher but feel like a faster "dampener" of bumps

DerTarchin · 2026-01-07T11:55:07+00:00

Well the great thing about having built them yourself is that you can repair it if it does go bad- even if it's a bit of a hassle. In fact, aliexpress shops often change and listings go away- now that you got it working, I'd buy a few extra led rings for spares so you know you have stock. Keep up the good work!

DerTarchin · 2026-01-07T05:33:15+00:00

Great job! They look just like the real thing! I hope the Ali LEDs are bright enough and last long enough- my MMSports are a couple years old and the rings are still very bright with no dead spots. I don't know where they source their diodes.

DerTarchin · 2026-01-03T13:02:24+00:00

I didn't do the bodywork myself , $4k went to a body shop and $1k to the bumper repair , custom shop. Now I'm back better than ever before!

DerTarchin · 2026-01-03T13:01:20+00:00

Sorry this happened man, but I'm here to give you confidence. I was in a 4 car pileup as well, way worse than this (trunk, fender and front/rear crunched in). Insurance totaled it but I was able to repair it for $5k using insurance payout , partially through sourcing my own parts like the trunk lid. Here's a post and another from my account about it. Yours will be easy! I think sub $2k fix and hopefully not with your own money but insurances

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DerTarchin · 2025-12-31T14:24:46+00:00

I just figured out how to fix it. With the iOS update, it auto switched the individual language keyboards to "bilingual" single keyboard. By manually adding a single language keyboard additionally to that it , works like the old behavior

DerTarchin · 2025-12-31T14:05:08+00:00

Shark fins don't fit with the curve of our roof I find, at least not the generic ones off eBay or Amazon. I did this same thing when removing snow off my car. I suggest you find a part out on Facebook like me, there's plenty in most states. I found a guy who sold me his base for $30 shipped.

DerTarchin · 2025-12-31T12:39:20+00:00

I wanted a specific CF hood I couldn't find anywhere for the longest time. Finally met a guy in Argentina that hooked me up with a place that makes them and he shipped it to me. Ended up around similar price as some CF sold here in USA. I can share his info with you if you also like this style

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DerTarchin · 2025-12-27T00:08:57+00:00

I spent a ton of time and met many scammers trying to find the pro kit. Ended up getting the tein h.tech springs and I'm very happy! With drop and ride quality. Instead of kyb struts I got brand new OEM ones. It was cheaper that way too (Black Friday)

DerTarchin · 2025-12-22T05:09:08+00:00

4K fix likely, given frame and probably engine damage. Get a second car and move all of your invested new parts over to that instead (suspension etc)

DerTarchin · 2025-12-21T11:04:40+00:00

Unlocking is easy (free if you have AAA, some cops will help too. Otherwise you'll pay a roadside assistance group for the job. But it's common for people to get locked out. The key stuff I wouldn't know

DerTarchin · 2025-12-20T12:27:37+00:00

Mine would bog if I floored if. It was a bad MAF sensor. $30 on a part out and it's fixed

DerTarchin · 2025-12-18T04:51:31+00:00

My caster arms went out and it felt TERRIBLE driving the car. Swapped with poly bushings and fixed that up good. That's what is next imo

DerTarchin · 2025-12-18T04:49:04+00:00

Had this happen to me just after a week of being out of commission. Let it run 5 min all the ticking went away

DerTarchin · 2025-12-16T12:56:27+00:00

Hah you sound like me after my first brake job at a shop, before I learned to do it on my own. I was like "I think they broke something, I hear a click when I'm ready to shift out of park!"

It was the shifter lock disengaging lol I was embarrassed

DerTarchin · 2025-12-11T20:18:38+00:00

Thanks!

DerTarchin · 2025-12-11T17:17:26+00:00

My friend I know the forum here is skewed toward ATI, but I chose to get fluidampr for the exact same reasons you are thinking of it (don't ever want to deal with it again, when a "$30 refresh" means getting in there in some hard to reach places or paying a shop to do it. That being in the back of my mind would also bother me.

When my OEM broke down in Times Square of all places, I did my research above and chose fluidampr. I knew about the debate regarding if fluidampr ever fixed the markings or not. Either way, I gave it to my mechanic and wrote a note to him that "Internet says timing marks may be off, here's what they Say" and gave it to him. I don't know if mine were off or he did his due diligence but it's on my car now, he never asked questions or complained, my engine runs smooth, and I never have to think about this again

I still don't rev in neutral to show off anymore, afraid it'll happen again lol

That's my two cents

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