SG Hood Strut Group Buy Round 3 - Page 9

GarageXTi · 09-23-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Duderotomy

I'm not being that impatient. I knew they would end up being "processed" at Canada Customs for a few days. They're never really quick to process things. Then it's in the hands of Canada Post, who aren't known for their quickness either.

I should see them soon enough, I'm not too worried. My many years of shopping FleaBay taught me to have patience with postage.

cool man. what sux is that, distance-wise, you are one of the closest to me from the GB.

GarageXTi · 09-24-2008, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Bass Ackwards

any more? anyone back out?

pm'd you about this...

snaker · 09-24-2008, 09:14 AM

Put mine on today in about 15 min. Had to file one of the blocks but now it's a perfect fit. I'm pleased.

snaker · 09-24-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by GarageXTi

^^^ thanks for the feedback guys.

So should I knock a few thousandths off the lip to give a little more leeway, or leave it alone? I tried to keep this tolerance very close since the lip is actually what keeps the block from rotating.

I could back it off a bit for a little more "play".

I think the holes were just slightly off on some of the blocks causing the issue.

GarageXTi · 09-24-2008, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by snaker

I think the holes were just slightly off on some of the blocks causing the issue.

hmmm. i'll have to look into this - that could be the case.

They all came off of the same CNC machine, and from the same .dwg file. Nothing is fool-proof of course, but i'd tend to think it was more differences in each application causing the issue.

I bet if i tried to be less "perfect" with the lip's tolerance to the top of the hood hinge, there would be zero issues. Sorry you guys are having to touch these up.

Dub · 09-24-2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GarageXTi

I bet if i tried to be less "perfect" with the lip's tolerance to the top of the hood hinge, there would be zero issues. Sorry you guys are having to touch these up.

No WAY! You've got'em right. I'd rather it be TIGHT than, wiggley.

GregB · 09-24-2008, 03:57 PM

^ Amen. If its tight, it seems the best recourse is to loosen the second hinge bolt or file the bracket. No biggie.

Duderotomy · 09-24-2008, 04:56 PM

They showed up today! Canada Post was fairly quick for a change...

they look great, I'll install them as soon as I've got a free half hour, hopefully this weekend.

Props to GarageXTi for labelling them as "Commercial Sample", NO DUTY!

snaker · 09-25-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GarageXTi

hmmm. i'll have to look into this - that could be the case.

They all came off of the same CNC machine, and from the same .dwg file. Nothing is fool-proof of course, but i'd tend to think it was more differences in each application causing the issue.

I bet if i tried to be less "perfect" with the lip's tolerance to the top of the hood hinge, there would be zero issues. Sorry you guys are having to touch these up.

I wasn't sure how they were made. Knowing this, I'd have to lean towards minor differences in the subarus as the most likely cause.. But a little file & minimal effort took care of the problem. No big deal.

GarageXTi · 09-25-2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duderotomy

They showed up today! Canada Post was fairly quick for a change...

they look great, I'll install them as soon as I've got a free half hour, hopefully this weekend.

Props to GarageXTi for labelling them as "Commercial Sample", NO DUTY!

thanks...but...

quit yer' yappin and post up some pics of this Skyline!!

it will be the perfect ending to another successful group buy! Thank you all

7th Star · 10-03-2008, 02:50 PM

hi no struts yet FYI

GarageXTi · 10-03-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 7th Star

hi no struts yet FYI

do you receive mail on a regular basis at where i sent it?

The package went out First Class International Mail (USPS) on September 17th at 3:13 pm EST.

7th Star · 10-04-2008, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by GarageXTi

do you receive mail on a regular basis at where i sent it?

The package went out First Class International Mail (USPS) on September 17th at 3:13 pm EST.

yes sir, just recently from kartboy

GregB · 10-04-2008, 01:23 PM

Hey GarageXTi, howzabout some +feedback when you get a free moment. :) :) (Like you're not too busy running a business or anything.)

Edit: Thanks!

7th Star · 10-10-2008, 04:54 AM

hi dale

It fanily arrived:)
Will install tomorrow first hour in the morning!

Thanks
Tomo

09-24-2008, 09:14 AM	#123 (permalink)
snaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DE Posts: 208 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Put mine on today in about 15 min. Had to file one of the blocks but now it's a perfect fit. I'm pleased. __________________ 2007 Forester 2.5 XT Stage II

09-24-2008, 03:57 PM	#127 (permalink)
GregB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 527 Gallery: 13 iTrader: 8 / 100%	^ Amen. If its tight, it seems the best recourse is to loosen the second hinge bolt or file the bracket. No biggie. __________________ '04 2.5XS 4EAT

09-24-2008, 04:56 PM	#128 (permalink)
Duderotomy Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pointing Out The Obvious Posts: 5,831 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 7 / 100%	They showed up today! Canada Post was fairly quick for a change... they look great, I'll install them as soon as I've got a free half hour, hopefully this weekend. Props to GarageXTi for labelling them as "Commercial Sample", NO DUTY! __________________ MY07 FSXT MT VF43'd '90 Nissan Skyline GTS-t

10-04-2008, 01:23 PM	#134 (permalink)
GregB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 527 Gallery: 13 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Hey GarageXTi, howzabout some +feedback when you get a free moment. :) :) (Like you're not too busy running a business or anything.) Edit: Thanks! __________________ '04 2.5XS 4EAT Last edited by GregB : 10-07-2008 at 02:49 AM.

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10-03-2008, 02:50 PM	#131 (permalink)
7th Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 71 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hi no struts yet FYI

10-10-2008, 04:54 AM	#135 (permalink)
7th Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manila, Philippines Posts: 71 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	hi dale It fanily arrived:) Will install tomorrow first hour in the morning! Thanks Tomo