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Discussion in '612/599' started by trygve11, May 14, 2014.

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  1. trygve11

    trygve11 Formula Junior
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    Jason Hagen
    #1 trygve11, May 14, 2014
    Hey guys.

    I just bought a 2006 612. Blown motor due to hydro-lock. It is going to be a fun re-build!

    I received the car on Monday and noticed the hood a trunk struts were too weak to hold up the hood and trunk. Eurospares wants about $400 for the set of four.

    I found that the trunk struts for my 1995 Alfa Romeo 164Q are a 100% match for the hood struts on the Scag. And then the weakened struts from the front hood were a perfect match of support for the rear trunk.

    So, go on e-bay and buy the TRUNK struts for the Alfa I noted above. About $70 for a pair. Then transfer (or keep) your old hood struts for transfer to the boot! Length and connection nubs were identical!

    Cheers,

    - Jason Hagen, Kansas City, KS
    '95 164Q, '91 164S, '73 Spider, '06 Ferrari 612 Scagliettei, '07 Maserati Quattroporte
     
  2. kenehresman

    kenehresman Karting

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    #2 kenehresman, Nov 14, 2016
    where did you order these from?
     
  3. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 tazandjan, Nov 15, 2016
    E-bay.
     
  4. swiss612

    swiss612 Karting

    May 10, 2016
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    Michel
    #4 swiss612, Nov 15, 2016
    50 Euros for Boot and 80 For Hood on Redparts.fr
    I did not order these as mine are fine but everything else I got from them is Ferrari original wrapped up in a package with little horses :)
     
  5. southnc

    southnc Formula 3

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    #5 southnc, Nov 15, 2016
    Last edited: Nov 15, 2016
    This is good info.

    A small amount of wind will cause the Hood on my 612 to close and I've nearly been decapitated a couple of times by the trunk lid, due to week struts.

    That is why I keep them closed at all times. If someone asked to see the engine, I usually oblige; but, have to stay there to prevent an unpleasant surprise.
     
  6. devil boy

    devil boy Karting

    Apr 21, 2014
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    #6 devil boy, Nov 16, 2016
    If anyone is in the UK these guys are really good for replacement struts. They walk you through the coding on the struts and make ones to your requirements. I had a pair made for my daughters car and needed them slightly shorter as the tailgate hit an oak beam in the garage. This was no problem.

    Gas Struts, Gas Springs, Tailgate Gas Struts, Boot Struts - Buy in UK
     
  7. greybeast

    greybeast Formula Junior

    Nov 15, 2011
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    #7 greybeast, Nov 16, 2016
    Thanks for the info. Can u tell us the numbers stamped or printed on the side of the strut? Sometimes you can find the correct pieces in a common auto parts store. I bought struts for my 355 for about $15 each!
     
  8. floridadoorman

    floridadoorman Formula Junior

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    #8 floridadoorman, Nov 16, 2016
    If you want to have the original F struts rebuilt, try Strutwise, Surrey, BC. Ask for Frank. They just did mine and are 100% perfect and refurbished. Approx $110.00, including shipping both ways. Took approx 2-3 weeks to do. Good luck! Alex
     

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