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The VW 2022+ MK8 GTI / Golf R platform is a fantastic vehicle in stock form. Featuring all the latest high tech features, an ergonomically sound interior, sport-tuned suspension and a modified EA888 Evo4 engine. Unfortunately there were some cost-cutting techniques as compared to the outgoing MK7 platform. One of these cost-saving techniques were at the demise of the pneumatic hood strut, making hood opening a manual chore and leaving the car to feel "cheap."
Our Research and Development team saw an opportunity to help make the MK8 platform more user-friendly with an easy-to-install Hood Strut Conversion Kit. Utilizing high-quality corrosion resistant hardware and a custom in-house engineered hood strut, install takes only minutes and there is no loss in hood opening height as compared to the factory prop rod, maintaining under-hood working room.
PART DESIGN
In-house designed and engineered using FARO ARM laser scanning technology and SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling for precision fitment
An easy OEM+ DIY to replace the manual hood prop rod
MK8-specific, in-house engineered pneumatic hood strut kit that closely mirrors operation and feel to similar, older generation, VW hood struts
Includes a yellow zinc-plated upper ball stud, oversized black-oxide stainless washers and a low-profile zinc-plated locknut for upper mounting hardware
No loss in hood opening height when compared to other retrofit options
Proudly made in the U.S.A.!
KIT CONTENTS
Pre-assembled MK8 GTI/Golf R-specific hood strut assembly
Corrosion resistant upper mounting hardware
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our ECS MK8 GTI / Golf R Hood Strut Conversion Kit was designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team in our Wadsworth, Ohio facility. We strive for the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer, and rigorous long term product testing.
INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT
Need installation tips? We put together a full installation tutorial from start to finish including how to remove your OEM parts in detail! Head over to our YouTube channel for the full video @ ECS Tuning and see our Installation PDF under the INSTALLATION Tab for DIY information.
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