Best hood struts

[cheftjpeck]

I am looking at The Redline elites or the MRT's: In your opinions, which are the best. I read that the MRT (CDC ETC) all bolt to existing bolts whereas the Redline elites are rivets etc....does anyone have expereince with either one and which one they suggest is best? I am looking for all opinions here as I am tired of opening the hood at a meet and showing off the Ford Focus Prop rod...
TJ

 

[Kevin@PMP]

We prefer the MRT/CDC hood struts all bolt holes are already there and they are less obtrusive and don't get in the way at all when working on the car. The Redlines because they mount further out can get in the way when working.

 

[silverpoison]

MRT, they are the best.

 

[donnyonee]

althou my redlines have been no problem and do work fine.

 

[Hawgman]

I have had the Redlines since they first came out for the S197s. They haven't gotten in the way any, and haven't failed. As to whether or not they are "the best"... well, all I can say is they work fine for me. Unlike some...just because they are what I own doesn't mean I am going to jump up and say that product is the best. I will just tell you whether or not they work.

 

[06GT_Vert]

Using RL - no problems

 

[Cali HP Addict]

My vote is for MRT/CDC.

 

[06TorchVertGT]

Just put the Redline Elites on mine. They work great & look nice in stainless. They don't seem like they'd get in the way.

 

[1Fast05Turbo]

I am looking at The Redline elites or the MRT's: In your opinions, which are the best. TJ

After reading the replies....

I guess both are good products, just a matter of what you like best.

 

[Ken3030]

I have the Redline and love them

 

[retfr8flyr]

Has anyone tried these? http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1090


Earl

 

[06TorchVertGT]

Has anyone tried these? http://www.uprproducts.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=1090


Earl

No, but I saw them on a car at the FFW - a little too blingy for my taste.

 

[shatter]

I just put the CDC struts on this weekend. Installed easy with a second set of hands to hold the hood and they work like butter!

 

[pachary]

The new Redlines mount differently. The lower mount is a bolt through ball stud, and the lower is now more towards the rear. Look at the pics on the website.

Paul

 

[S197 GT]

I highly recommend the MRT/CDC struts! I've seen both in person back to back, and the MRT's hold the hood a bit higher, and they also leave more room to work on either side of the car.

Both will work great, and look great, but I prefer the MRT.

I just put the CDC struts on this weekend. Installed easy with a second set of hands to hold the hood and they work like butter!

Welcome aboard Chad!!! Lovin' that avatar...

 

[don_w]

I have had the Redlines since they first came out for the S197s. They haven't gotten in the way any, and haven't failed.

+1... I have had the Redlines for about 2 years now. They have functioned perfectly ever since, and not once have they ever interfered with working under the hood.

 

[Greg@RET]

I need to get a set of one or the other.

 

[don_w]

I need to get a set of one or the other.

For sure... prop rods suck.

 

[Greg@RET]

For sure... prop rods suck.

I agree, when I was at the show it stood out.
Luckily that chick was in front of the car, so nobody noticed

 

[Cali HP Addict]

Welcome bro! Yeah, that avitar is pretty funny. That is, if you are one of the select few that know what it is.

I just put the CDC struts on this weekend. Installed easy with a second set of hands to hold the hood and they work like butter!