Hey guys,

We have put together a great package for the hood shock dampers for you guys. We are getting the shocks from the same place all the JDM companies are. We then investment cast and precision CNC machined the adapters so they are guaranteed to fit and not wear. Overall we didn't do anything revolutionary - we just brought the price down on a great product!

If you are annoyed by the stock hood prop that keeps falling out of its rubber grommet, this is a great upgrade for you :)

http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subeng/STI_Dampers.jpg

Stainless Steel Discontinued
Silver Carbon Fiber $99
Black Carbon Fiber $99


ORDERING:
http://www.gruppe-s.com/Subaru/subeng.htm Bottom of the page!

Gary
Gruppe-S

Is all of the hardware stainless and guaranteed against rust? Looks nice...

Is all of the hardware stainless and guaranteed against rust? Looks nice...

Yup all stainless / Aluminum. Will not rust. :)

Gary
Gruppe-S

Placed an order...can't wait.

Are these direct bolt-on's or is slight modification needed to install?

these look nice

DIRECT BOLT ONS!! :)

Took me 10 min to install on the STI, no mods needed.

Thanks,

Gary
Gruppe-S

finally a cheap pair of hood struts w/o any writing on em :) i'm very tempted

I just ordered a set for my 2007 WRX Limited.

Thanks for the good deal!

:D

Thanks :)

Gary
Gruppe-S

Awsome! Thanks much Gruppe-S :banana:

You're welcome! :p

:banana: :disco:

Are these ok to install on CF hoods? I was looking at getting NRG CF struts but they recommend against using them with CF hoods.

Are these ok to install on CF hoods? I was looking at getting NRG CF struts but they recommend against using them with CF hoods.

Hi,

They are ok to use with CF hoods as long as your hood hinge is connected the same as it is with the OEM hood. The weight of a CF hood and an aluminum hood is about the same - so the weight isn't an issue, however if the hood is poorly constructed it may fracture.

Gary
Gruppe-S

Will these work on a '05 Subie Baja Turbo?

Nice, I was just looking for some of these! Are they only offered in one color?

Hi,

Weiva - Yes compatible

Nilesh - Yes, silver only for now, carbon fiber overlay will be offered later.

Thanks!

Gary
Gruppe-S

pmed you gruppe

Aloha,

How much shipped to Hawaii, 96822?

gruppe ... i pmed you twice and got no answer , can you please pm me back thanks

I wanted to know if these were in stock before I go ahead and order a set.

if BiggSean is going to order it, i got to order it as well : D

HKSwhore - sorry no one in the office this weekend! We are getting through all the PMs as fast as possible, you can also give us a ring!

Yes these dampers are in stock ready to ship!!

Thanks,

Gary
Gruppe-S

chibby goku - 79.00 Shipped to Hawaii

BiggSean - In stock ready to go! Give me a call and ill set you up with an order.

Thran - Great! We more than enough to go around! Give me a call.

Let me know if anybody would like to place an order! (510)783-5300 and ask for me, Travis. Thanks!

-Travis

Do you think these will hold up an rs hood.If not can you sell me just the pieces that bolt to the car and not the shocks.

i think it shoudl be alright to hold a RS hood. Im not positive, we havent tested them. Let me know what you would liek to do. Thanks!

-Travis

Finally got my hood dampers yesterday, but they did not come with instructions. Are the instructions posted on your web site somewhere?

I have them installed, but I'd like verification as to the orientation of the hood connections.

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Captured_2007-04-26_00001.jpg

Fit GC8??:D

Finally got my hood dampers yesterday, but they did not come with instructions. Are the instructions posted on your web site somewhere?

I have them installed, but I'd like verification as to the orientation of the hood connections.

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/Captured_2007-04-26_00001.jpg

Looks right, but I can't see very clearly. Basically you want to make sure the bracket locks onto the outcrop on the hood so it doesn't spin as pressure is put on it. :)

Gary
Gruppe-S

Looks right, but I can't see very clearly. Basically you want to make sure the bracket locks onto the outcrop on the hood so it doesn't spin as pressure is put on it. :)

Gary
Gruppe-S

Thanks.

That's how I did it. The ridge of the hood connector rides over the edge of the hood latch. That is the passenger side, and if you look real close, you can see the square "dimples" on the connector mounted to the hood...and on the drivers side, the square dimples do not show. So it looks right, huh?

One other question, once installed...does one move the "lock nut" on the other side of the damper towards the front of the car (up against the ball connector) or towards the damper itself?

Thanks.

That's how I did it. The ridge of the hood connector rides over the edge of the hood latch. That is the passenger side, and if you look real close, you can see the square "dimples" on the connector mounted to the hood...and on the drivers side, the square dimples do not show. So it looks right, huh?

One other question, once installed...does one move the "lock nut" on the other side of the damper towards the front of the car (up against the ball connector) or towards the damper itself?

Hi, yup that description sounds correct! The lock nut goes against the damper. Thanks!!

Gary
Gruppe-S

Talk to Zak @ Gruppe-S. There are instructions available (thanks to me whining :) ).

Now... according to the "official" instructions, you have your "cones" on the wrong end of the damper. When I looked at them, it seemed stupid to me (still does), but that's how I installed them -- the official way I was told. Perhaps the instructions are wrong.

Talk to Zak @ Gruppe-S. There are instructions available (thanks to me whining :) ).

Now... according to the "official" instructions, you have your "cones" on the wrong end of the damper. When I looked at them, it seemed stupid to me (still does), but that's how I installed them -- the official way I was told. Perhaps the instructions are wrong.

Hi, the "cones" should face the fender as shown. I'll check to see if the instructions are correct. Thanks!

Gary
Gruppe-S

I have a good polishing wheel. these should come out shiny if i polish them, right?

I have a good polishing wheel. these should come out shiny if i polish them, right?

I believe the case is 6061 aluminum, so I believe you can polish them, although I am not 100% sure on the case material as we have never tried it. Thanks,

Gary
Gruppe-S

Are there any instructions available for installation?

Sure i have some written up if you would like. Give me a call and let me know if you would like to place an order. Also if you let me know your email i can email the instructions out to you. Thanks!

-Travis

Are the carbon fiber overlay ones going to be available soon?

And will they change the price? How much? I'm ready to order but if the CF overlay pushes it past $100 then I'll just get the regular one. Also, how much higher (if at all) does it raise the hood versus the hood prop? Can you post comparison shots?Are the carbon fiber overlay ones going to be available soon?

Hey Travis any word on these ist been 4 weeks? Please pm

Since my last post, mine have developed surface rust on the painted tube section...

:(

Got these in stock? Any additional costs to ship to Hawaii (96797)?

Since my last post, mine have developed surface rust on the painted tube section...

:(

Stainless and Aluminum? I just noticed mine are starting to turn a nice brown as well. :huh:

Stainless and Aluminum? I just noticed mine are starting to turn a nice brown as well. :huh:

+1... i have some bad rusting on the mounting hardware unfortunately as well... :(

lol... figures......

Wow...my Grimm Speed dampers are holding up quite well.

Wow....
Bump for more input.

I'm thinking of canceling my order now!!!!

sorry to say you are not the only one thinking of canceling you order . don't want to bust humps but it's been six weeks since my oder( 5/10) and nothing yet . I know they said they were moving, but not even one responce to these last posts? Come on Gruppe -S !!!???:confused:

Hi guys sorry for the late replies, whoever is has not received their hood dampers yet please email us at orders@gruppe-s.com
or pm us and we will make sure your order gets to you ASAP. These are coming in and we apologize for the delays due to our move.

To the guys who have rust forming on their dampers please email us pictures at sales@gruppe-s.com and we will warranty dampers that are rusting and defective.

THANKS GUYS!

have not yet recieved these , please get back to me Travis.

I have not received mine as well. I even sent a PM asking for the status :confused:

Dear Nasioc customers,

Due to inaccurate deadlines stated by our manufacturer, we are currently backordered on these hood dampers. However, they are being assembled as quickly as possible and will be air freighted at our own cost. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by pm or phone. Thank you all for your patience.

-Josh @ Gruppe-S

Anything happening with these?

GR

My last post was 6-27-07, post #51.

Today is 7-30-07, and I still have not received the hood dampers.

Gruppe S quote ,
"However, they are being assembled as quickly as possible and will be air freighted at our own cost."

This is the slowest air freight in the world.................

Hi,

The hood dampers just came in. As lame as it sounds our supplier airfreighted the shocks in to us via UPS, they found our Hayward warehouse empty (we're now in Lake Forest) and sent it back to the supplier. After paying customs twice and double the airfreight we FINALLY received them today. They are being packaged and shipped out as we speak. We're very sorry about the delay and thank you very much for your patience.

Also the carbon fiber (silver / black available) prototypes came in today! :)

Thanks,

Gary
Gruppe-S

http://www.gruppe-s.com/stuff/Hood_ShocksCF.jpg

Gary,

I sent you an email showing pictures of my Gruppe-S hood struts rusting, but I never received a reply. Anyway, here are the pictures:

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DSC01684.jpg.w300h225.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DSC01685.jpg.w300h225.jpg


I like those carbon fiber hood struts...any chance of getting those as replacements and paying the difference...instead of just receiving a painted replacement set?

Gary,

I sent you an email showing pictures of my Gruppe-S hood struts rusting, but I never received a reply. Anyway, here are the pictures:

http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DSC01684.jpg.w300h225.jpg
http://mysite.verizon.net/respfhm9/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/DSC01685.jpg.w300h225.jpg


I like those carbon fiber hood struts...any chance of getting those as replacements and paying the difference...instead of just receiving a painted replacement set?

Absolutely, no need to pay the difference, we'll get you carbon ones. Please give us a ring so we can get your order switched out. :)

Thanks,

Gary
Gruppe-S

are these universal? I need a set for my Supra.

These are fairly universal, but these may not support the weight of the supra hood, and also the mounting points would have to be determined by the installer. They might work, but no guarantees.

Thanks,
Kyong

What's the pricing and availability on the carbon version? And can you guarantee no rusting with them? I already have a set of rusty hood struts (not yours) and I don't want to deal with that again.

The carbon version was just a sample bunch we got, they are $119 when we get some more. Depending on the weather conditions and area you live, they can possible develop some rust.

Thanks,
Kyong

PM'd you guys

pm replied!

The carbon version was just a sample bunch we got, they are $119 when we get some more. Depending on the weather conditions and area you live, they can possible develop some rust.

Thanks,
Kyong

Kyong or Gary,

Have these carbon versions come in your shop yet? I sent my original set back to you Aug 11th, RMA# 63952 and I haven't seen anything as of yet.

wanted to know how much are these for local buyers??

Hey WRXLTD got yours back earlier this week, its sitting right under Max's desk right now, the carbon versions are not coming in for 3 weeks, so we'll send them out as soon as they get in.

Thran, the dampers are $70 +tax.

Thanks,
Kyong

Kyong should i wait for the carbon fiber ones? hm... i might come down and check them out on friday i guess

Kyong should i wait for the carbon fiber ones? hm... i might come down and check them out on friday i guess

Feel free to stop by and check them out.
Thanks
Ben
Gruppe-S

just so you know if i install the dampners the way the instructions decribe, my hood slams open. but if i reverse the damnpners the open the way they should, not slamming my hood open.

Hey WRXLTD got yours back earlier this week, its sitting right under Max's desk right now, the carbon versions are not coming in for 3 weeks, so we'll send them out as soon as they get in.

Thanks,
Kyong

Thanks for the update Kyong.

Now that's what I call great customer service!

:D

Thanks for the update Kyong.

Now that's what I call great customer service!

:D

Haha thanks for the praise, we just trying to do our job. Feel free to check in anytime!

thanks,
kyong

After I installed mine like the instructions, the hood will slam very hard when lowering the hood.

Is this how it is suppose to function?

I thought it would lower the hood slowly when closing, but it just drops down very fast.

just so you know if i install the dampners the way the instructions decribe, my hood slams open. but if i reverse the damnpners the open the way they should, not slamming my hood open.

After I installed mine like the instructions, the hood will slam very hard when lowering the hood.

Is this how it is suppose to function?

I thought it would lower the hood slowly when closing, but it just drops down very fast.


thats why i reverse them. mine did the same thing and i new it couldnt be right.

After I installed mine like the instructions, the hood will slam very hard when lowering the hood.

Is this how it is suppose to function?

I thought it would lower the hood slowly when closing, but it just drops down very fast.


Thast weird. Do me a favor, check the compression of the damper on both sides. Does one side feel more soft than the other? Or is their a ny oil leaking. Om me the results.
Thanks
Ben

Your website shows these as in stock (normal version) is that so?

Please clarify: Page one insists they don't rust. By page 3... "Depending on the weather conditions and area you live, they can possible develop some rust."

Which is it ?

Carbon units are a little more then our standard units. This is our second batch of the hood dampers, and so far throughout our first and second batches, this is our first incident of rust that I know of. These dampers are made of stainless steel, which we all know isn't supposed to rust, but sometimes do. Given the right(or wrong) conditions these may rust, but we will definitely take care of warranties, we do not expect anymore incidents.

Thanks,
Gruppe-S

Thanks for the response. Not all Stainless steel is created equal. Many times low grades are alloys that contain metals that will indeed corode or rust. I'm not sure what you got. Sometimes metals differ from batch to batch as well.

I'll agree sometimes these variables are hard to control. Thanks for the feedback and good luck with 'em.

Thanks for the response. Not all Stainless steel is created equal. Many times low grades are alloys that contain metals that will indeed corode or rust. I'm not sure what you got. Sometimes metals differ from batch to batch as well.

I'll agree sometimes these variables are hard to control. Thanks for the feedback and good luck with 'em.

Your welcome
Gruppe-S

So are these in stock and ready to ship, or?

So are these in stock and ready to ship, or?

Polished dampers are in stock ready to ship. Carbon ones are on the way.
Gruppe-S

how much are the carbon versions?

how much are the carbon versions?

Carbon units are $119

will they fit the 93-01 impreza's?

will they fit the 93-01 impreza's?

These have not been test fitted on the GC but since these are fairly universal I dont see an big fitment issue.
Thanks
Ben
Gruppe-S

these look lovely, i will be ordering!

these look lovely, i will be ordering!

Thanks. Guaranteed you will enjoy them
Gruppe-S

So, did you guys try these on a 2.5RS steel hood yet? Does it work? I would be happy to be a lab rat and test it out for ya :)

So, did you guys try these on a 2.5RS steel hood yet? Does it work? I would be happy to be a lab rat and test it out for ya :)


The dampers have sufficient strength to lift the steel RS hood.
Thanks
Gruppe-S

Carbon Dampers are comming in next week. Guaranteed to sell out.
Gruppe-S

Good news guys Silver CF Dampers just arrived this morning. Black CF due any day now.
http://gruppe-s.com/Ben/engine/wrx_engine/in_stock_silver_cf_dampers.jpg

Bump Guys
Gruppe-S

Black carbon dampers just showed up today.
Thanks
Gruppe-S

Good news guys Silver CF Dampers just arrived this morning.

http://gruppe-s.com/Ben/engine/wrx_engine/in_stock_silver_cf_dampers.jpg


So does this mean I'll be receiving my replacements soon?

:banana:

So does this mean I'll be receiving my replacements soon?

:banana:


Yes sir

Hello,

How do I order the CF version on the website? Also, is it still $119 shipped to Hawaii, 96822, for the CF?

Hello,

How do I order the CF version on the website? Also, is it still $119 shipped to Hawaii, 96822, for the CF?

You can call in the order to 949-457-1234 or paypal payment to payments@gruppe-s.com
Thanks
Ben

Stainless Steel Dampers Sold out guys
Silver Carbon and Black Carbon in Stock
Thanks
Ben

Bump Guys
Gruppe-S

Ben,

Have my carbon fiber replacements been sent out yet?

:confused:

Ben,

Have my carbon fiber replacements been sent out yet?

:confused:


PM me your contact info
Thanks
Ben

I'll paypal you for the Stainless Steel $79 shipped ones...let me know if you have them in stock cause i saw last month they were out...

Ben,

Did you get my email I sent you a couple days ago?

"I received the black carbon fiber hood struts yesterday (I thought they would be silver but no big deal though), but I am missing the hardware/connectors that attach the hood struts to the hood itself (flat retangular pieces w/mounting pivot pin). The kit I received is numbered "CF0803UN01" Carbon Hood Damper Kit (without Brace)", is this the right kit?"

I'll paypal you for the Stainless Steel $79 shipped ones...let me know if you have them in stock cause i saw last month they were out...


Stainless steel has been discontinued we now only have black carbon fiber and silver carbon fiber.


Ben,
Did you get my email I sent you a couple days ago?
"I received the black carbon fiber hood struts yesterday (I thought they would be silver but no big deal though), but I am missing the hardware/connectors that attach the hood struts to the hood itself (flat retangular pieces w/mounting pivot pin). The kit I received is numbered "CF0803UN01" Carbon Hood Damper Kit (without Brace)", is this the right kit?"


Please pm me your contact information so I can verify if the items have been shipped out.

Thanks
Ben

I JUST BOUGHT THE LAST SET OF S.STEEL ONES...Ben make sure you got my PM, i paypalled you, so don't sell them! haha

got the dampers in the mail the other day, thanks guys! I read about the rusting of some of the S.S ones...I'm going to wax mine before i put them on and then twice a year when i do the whole car. Try waxing them you should all be fine...although this is comming from a guy who's cars garage kept lol...

got the dampers in the mail the other day, thanks guys! I read about the rusting of some of the S.S ones...I'm going to wax mine before i put them on and then twice a year when i do the whole car. Try waxing them you should all be fine...although this is comming from a guy who's cars garage kept lol...

Good Idea

Gruppe-S, hey i just installed them correctly and they definitely broke...the hood fell on my head, luckly didn't get hurt or bend the hood. I had everything tight and the pins in and when i lifted the hood back up after testing it comming down, they let loose and the part where the pin is that connects to the hood, along with the metal on the damper. The ball part wouldn't stay in it was bent so bad and the hole where the pin goes through broke off so i can't even get the pins back in...i had to toss them. Can i somehow get my money back, considering i almost killed myself? I don't want another pair. Thanks...

Ben,

I received the hardware I needed in the mail yesterday.

Hood struts are now installed and they look & work great.

Thanks!

:banana:

yo14jman, pm me your info, I will have those dampers picked up from you, if you could box them up. I will make sure to get you a full refund, but we would like to see the problems in case this is a issue with all the dampers.

WRXLTD, glad you enjoy them!

Did the prices just go down??? I bought them last week for $99, are they now only $79?? Or was that a sale i missed! Aww man!

Anyways... i just installed my Gruppe-S CF hood dampers, check them out!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/cmdinh/IMG00178.jpg

Did the prices just go down??? I bought them last week for $99, are they now only $79?? Or was that a sale i missed! Aww man!

Anyways... i just installed my Gruppe-S CF hood dampers, check them out!

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e108/cmdinh/IMG00178.jpg

Sorry but Mods dont allow us to change thread titles ( I have already PM'ed twice)
The $79 was a special pre sale price. The current sale price is $99 as stated in the thread.
Mods... Please give paying vendors the ability to edit thread titles.

Bump for easy access to under your hood!!!

PLEASE REMEMBER THIS FORUM IS NOT A FOR SALE FORUM

it is for announcements only

no selling, no direct links are permitted.

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=456207