Redline Tuning Hood QuickLIFT for 2010 Mazda3 and Speed3

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jackf

Discussion Starter · Jul 5, 2010 (Edited)

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Just got finished installing them. Well written instructions. They work and look great! nice smooth 2 stage action. And no more prop rod. The hood lifts slightly higher than w/ stock proprod Over all I'm very pleased... Just a few notes

1. Buy a GOOD rivet gun!!! My cheap-o rivet gun did not cut it. It would not snap the stem on the heavy duty rivets they provided. Had to snap them off by hand and ended up loosening the bracket on the drive-side a bit but it will still hold. The passenger side I ended up using some lighter duty #2 rivets I had laying around and it worked out great with my shity rivet gun and the bracket is nice and tight.

2. Read the directions a few times before installing!!! Be prepared!!! There are a few items miss-listed on the tool list and the package content list that are not provided or necessary so don't freak- 5/16 drill bit on the tool list is not used in the install, and 2 lock nuts are not provided nor necessary during install.

3. Don't accidentally pop off the sliding lock on the bottom of the gas strut and drop it into the engine compartment! It WILL take hours to find it!!! LOL

***LINK*** Redline Tuning Mazda3 QuickLIFT System - Lifts and holds your hood without prop rod.

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E.Tinker

· #21 · Jul 11, 2010

jackf said:
Sorry I'll get some up. All I have right now Is my crappy cell phone at the moment my camera took a crap. I need to go get a new one or borrow my parents or my sisters tomorrow

Just giving you ha hard time :laugh:.

But don't take too long with those pics :chuck_norris 1:.

GT10

· #22 · Jul 11, 2010

oh I need these...

jackf

Discussion Starter · #23 · Jul 11, 2010

Updated first post with some Pictures!

BSUBigMac

· #24 · Jul 12, 2010

They look great!!!

twowings

· #25 · Jul 12, 2010

They do look sharp.....it will be interesting to see how they hold up in the dead of a Colorado winter.....the struts on my Cherokee always got tired in the bitter cold and let the hatch sag a bit....hopefully these are much higher quality....congrats !

Creatve

· #26 · Jul 12, 2010

Me Want!!!!:drool:

baller36969

· #27 · Jul 12, 2010

Yeah, I think I'm decided on this mod, A great look, and eliminates the front obstruction.:clap:

XERO

· #28 · Jul 12, 2010

Sorry, off topic and maybe stupid question...but what is that blue "plate" on your passanger shock tower and what's it connected to?

Great job BTW! Looks good!

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E.Tinker

· #29 · Jul 12, 2010

Hood lifts look great...contemplating this now.

XERO said:
...but what is that blue "plate" on your passanger shock tower

If I'm not mistaken, that's a torque damper...works kind of like a reinforced rear motor mount in that it keeps the engine from shifting in the engine bay upon hard acceleration...prevent wheel hop and helps smooth out shifting too..

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BibZ_03

· #30 · Jul 12, 2010

E.Tinker said:
Hood lifts look great...contemplating this now.

If I'm not mistaken, that's a torque damper...works kind of like a reinforced rear motor mount in that it keeps the engine from shifting in the engine bay upon hard acceleration...prevent wheel hop and helps smooth out shifting too..

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I think it is.. and AFAIK, it's for the 1st gen..

jackf

Discussion Starter · #31 · Jul 12, 2010

XERO said:
Sorry, off topic and maybe stupid question...but what is that blue "plate" on your passanger shock tower and what's it connected to?

Great job BTW! Looks good!

BibZ_03 said:
I think it is.. and AFAIK, it's for the 1st gen..

E.Tinker said:
Hood lifts look great...contemplating this now.

If I'm not mistaken, that's a torque damper...works kind of like a reinforced rear motor mount in that it keeps the engine from shifting in the engine bay upon hard acceleration...prevent wheel hop and helps smooth out shifting too..

INFO LINK

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YES..... and YES

Its a GEN1 Ingalls Stiffy ETD... Fits but needs that bracket needs a few new holes drilled in it or bend over some tabs on the strut tower.

sube

· #32 · Jul 13, 2010

I just ordered these today, can't wait to get them on.

Pat.

bijou-ms3

· #33 · Jul 18, 2010

Great write up and it's good to know that ppl are asking products for Mazda3. this will be my future mod as well.

mic-mic

· #34 · Jul 19, 2011

is the elite better than the plus? $84.95+ shipping vs. $119 + shipping. do they perform better. who have elite and plus, please post comments. thanks

mic-mic

· #35 · Sep 29, 2011

anybody have 2011 model sedan who installed this kit? do they acutally compatible. i did received email back from redline tuning and they dont even give me exact answer if this fit on 2011 model sedan. any pics or guide for 2011 model sedan, before i will 1. thanks in advance

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