Hydraulic Hood lifts

[skunk2]

anybody know who can fab this up for the 3 around the GTA?

im sure there is some Math involved to figure out where to bolt it on and the specs of the actual lift to use.

[TheProfessor]

I know there is a compnay that makes them for my 6, so I assume somebody should be making them, or will be making them shortly. Would likely be a much more cost effective way than having them custom fabricated.

[skunk2]

seen the Tein ones but nothing for the 3 (yet)
emailed redlinetuning but no response yet

if i find somebody local, it will still depend on price.
if it\'s ridiculously expensive, then waiting for somebody else will be better.

[TheProfessor]

There is a shop in T.O. called SpeedState that sells them for the 6, I know one of the owners so let me find out if he carries anything for the 3.

[mEtH]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7983349936&catego ry=33646

Here is a set on ebay. They have been there for about 3-4 weeks now and I am sure there is going to be a hatch version too soon enough. Doubt they fit both cars cause the hoods are quite different.

[FLIPDADY]

They will fit both cars because the strut attaches to the hood hinges and not the hood itself which are the same for both the sedan and hatch version.

[skunk2]

redlinetuning replied to my email and they will be making one for the 3, just waiting for a donor car which they will get in a week or two.

dont quite trust the ebay one yet.....haven\'t read any reviews about them.

[alezone]

Any news on this one yet?

[TheProfessor]

One of my friends who has a shop is looking into it, but with Grand Tuner and Indy this week-end he\'s a bit busy. I should have some info this week.

[skunk2]

PSIVIC can you keep us updated on this one, redlinetuning is not looking so good on the 3 hood lifts.

[TheProfessor]

Will do :)

[alezone]

Please do, this should be the first mod :) hopefully can get it done in 2 - 3 weeks

[alezone]

Any update?

[bluntman]

One guy in MZ3F messed up his hood after installing these lifts.

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=25683.0

[skunk2]

back from the dead.
This one is for the hatch (http://www.redlinetuning.com/QL-MAZDA-3-04+.html)

one thing that throws me off a lil bit is the fact that you have to drill and rivet them brackets in place.

Waiting for an answer if it will fit the sedan.