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Cars by Model Type => 1st generation RX-7's => Topic started by: shaunwil on January 06, 2007, 03:05:02 PM

Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: shaunwil on January 06, 2007, 03:05:02 PM
Does anyone know where i can get a new set of gas struts for the boot lid on the 1st gen ? They are worn out and i use the boot quite a bit !

Cheers in advance

Shaun
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: kev-yorks on January 06, 2007, 03:10:28 PM
Shaun if you\'ve a Pirtec depot near you take them in and they should be able to sort you out or regas the ones you\'ve got.
Kevin
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: shaunwil on January 06, 2007, 06:16:16 PM
There\'s one about 10mins up the road from me so will be popping up next friday :D

Cheers

Shaun
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: mr.bishi on January 08, 2007, 10:45:59 PM
Or good ole ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAZDA-RX7-REAR-HATCH-SHOCKS-STRUTS-79-85_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33647QQihZ019QQitemZ7989538967QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD1V)
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: B9 KLF on January 08, 2007, 11:42:45 PM
Try MS Engineering in Bedford - call 01234 772 255.

They will do mail order if you give them the the model and measure the length your current gas struts.

When you get them you adjust the little bleed screw to give the right amount of lift.

Keith
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: shaunwil on January 09, 2007, 12:53:24 PM
Cheers, I think i\'ll end up just getting them regassed. I think I\'ll give the ebay guy a shout and see if he posts to the uk.

Shaun
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: shaunwil on January 10, 2007, 10:11:29 PM
Cheers, just ordered a set for my FB and the FD, I seem to get a headfull of boot in both cars. Worked out $109.85 for both sets and postage to the uk :D
I put bowling balls in the boot and I\'ve found that as i pick the bag up the boot shuts :Giggle

Shaun
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: mpk490p on January 11, 2007, 10:13:41 AM
Quote from: shaunwilCheers, just ordered a set for my FB and the FD, I seem to get a headfull of boot in both cars. Worked out $109.85 for both sets and postage to the uk :D
I put bowling balls in the boot and I\'ve found that as i pick the bag up the boot shuts :Giggle

Shaun

do the FB ones include the electrics?

Mark
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: shaunwil on January 11, 2007, 12:50:40 PM
Not actuall sure until the arrive. Looking at the electrics they are seperate to the strut and you just swap them over. The fb ones where dearer than the fd ones !

Shaun
Title: FB Glass Hatch Gas Struts ???
Post by: mr.bishi on January 14, 2007, 12:07:35 PM
Cool....that\'s not bad money.

Some of those American sellers take the pee,i was looking at a set of new seat covers on the bay,the guy does every colour for about $275 but he wants $250 shipping!! Robbing Gypo!