Gas Bonnet Struts

suboilbib · 22-01-2007, 17:38

Hi,
I saw a post on here a good few months back about gas bonnet struts for the Octy II but it seemed to just die. I was just wondering if anyone has actually fitted any and if so, how easy they were to fit, what modifications they needed to make to fit them and where they got them from (what price as well)?
Cheers

jamesmckelvie · 22-01-2007, 17:50

do you open the bonnet enought to warrant them?

WW_VRS · 22-01-2007, 17:55

Depends what you consider 'enough'

I should check oil etc weekly at least based on mileage. Due to recent events I was opening/closing bonnet several times a day (that was not normal circumstances though).

It is more of a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have though in fairness

suboilbib · 22-01-2007, 20:13

Quote:

Depends what you consider 'enough'

I should check oil etc weekly at least based on mileage. Due to recent events I was opening/closing bonnet several times a day (that was not normal circumstances though).

It is more of a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have though in fairness

I agree with that but my birthday is coming up and I fancied a treat

. I've gone through a lot of screenwash these last few months and been checking oil weekly and it would be nice not to get so dirty when doing these little but frequent tasks.

Makefish · 22-01-2007, 20:21

There was talk of it but there was a problem with the struts not being suitable. I don't think it's dead yet but it may well prompt those that were looking at it to do so again.

simonsheil · 22-01-2007, 20:31

Road and Sport Developments Octavia2 Exterior

The milotec ones are still available.

Iain Shore · 30-01-2007, 09:56

Milotec fitted to mine: excellent: why not fitted as standard, I don't know: makes life easier, at minimal cost (I paid £43 for mine). It's a doddle to fit, as well, but you need two people to do it, unless you're an orang-utan with prehensile toes and VERY long arms!!!!!!

suboilbib · 30-01-2007, 18:25

Where did you get them from?

Jonno VRs · 30-01-2007, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iain Shore

Milotec fitted to mine: excellent: why not fitted as standard, I don't know: makes life easier, at minimal cost (I paid £43 for mine). It's a doddle to fit, as well, but you need two people to do it, unless you're an orang-utan with prehensile toes and VERY long arms!!!!!!

I like the sound of these - where did you get them from?

**VRStu** · 31-01-2007, 19:16

I have pretty much most of the information required and the idea to sort this out but i'm afraid time eludes me at the moment.

flynntech · 01-02-2007, 14:05

Can you enlighten us Stu? I want to do the same with mine. Lifting the bonnet at a car meet last week was embarrassing having to put up the stay when all the VW and Audi boys had the lifters....

**VRStu** · 01-02-2007, 16:27

It's simply a gas strut and a bracket.

I need to do some measurements and have a word with a friendly Briskodian about the brackets and it will hopefully be ok.

**GAFF** · 01-02-2007, 18:03

I'd be interested to.

22-01-2007, 17:38	#1
suboilbib Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Gas Bonnet Struts Hi, I saw a post on here a good few months back about gas bonnet struts for the Octy II but it seemed to just die. I was just wondering if anyone has actually fitted any and if so, how easy they were to fit, what modifications they needed to make to fit them and where they got them from (what price as well)? Cheers

22-01-2007, 17:50	#2
jamesmckelvie Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 522 Thanks: 28 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts do you open the bonnet enought to warrant them?

22-01-2007, 17:55	#3
WW_VRS Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire Posts: 9,734 Thanks: 44 Thanked 70 Times in 61 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts Depends what you consider 'enough' I should check oil etc weekly at least based on mileage. Due to recent events I was opening/closing bonnet several times a day (that was not normal circumstances though). It is more of a nice-to-have rather than a need-to-have though in fairness __________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there) Lummox'/Ross thread on Unit18 Automotive progress on my car: here

22-01-2007, 20:21	#5
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 8,165 Thanks: 172 Thanked 234 Times in 175 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts There was talk of it but there was a problem with the struts not being suitable. I don't think it's dead yet but it may well prompt those that were looking at it to do so again. __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes! Last edited by Makefish; 22-01-2007 at 20:23.

22-01-2007, 20:31	#6
simonsheil Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleator Moor Posts: 755 Thanks: 6 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts Road and Sport Developments Octavia2 Exterior The milotec ones are still available.

30-01-2007, 09:56	#7
Iain Shore Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South East Midlands Posts: 77 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts Milotec fitted to mine: excellent: why not fitted as standard, I don't know: makes life easier, at minimal cost (I paid £43 for mine). It's a doddle to fit, as well, but you need two people to do it, unless you're an orang-utan with prehensile toes and VERY long arms!!!!!!

30-01-2007, 18:25	#8
suboilbib Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bridgend, South Wales Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts Where did you get them from?

31-01-2007, 19:16	#10
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts I have pretty much most of the information required and the idea to sort this out but i'm afraid time eludes me at the moment. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

01-02-2007, 14:05	#11
flynntech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eire Posts: 390 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts Can you enlighten us Stu? I want to do the same with mine. Lifting the bonnet at a car meet last week was embarrassing having to put up the stay when all the VW and Audi boys had the lifters.... __________________ VAGdrivers.net - Ireland's online VAG community Last edited by flynntech; 01-02-2007 at 14:06. Reason: spell

01-02-2007, 16:27	#12
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,405 Thanks: 113 Thanked 918 Times in 825 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts It's simply a gas strut and a bracket. I need to do some measurements and have a word with a friendly Briskodian about the brackets and it will hopefully be ok. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

01-02-2007, 18:03	#13
GAFF Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 5,745 Thanks: 24 Thanked 64 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Gas Bonnet Struts I'd be interested to. __________________ GAFF Briskoda Ireland Events, Meets & Pictures.....Race Blue Octavia MkII vRS.....Old Octavia MkI vRS

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