355 Hood Shock Absorber Cross Reference

I used Stabilus part number SG404018 from Amazon when I did my fronts a couple years ago. $12 each and worked great. Stabilus is the OE supplier for these.

 

Stabilus 094390 0400N are the OEM ones. These are 400 Newtons of force.

The SG404018 are pretty strong and operate at 465 Newtons. They pushed the front lip of the rear deck up when the lid was closed. I tossed them.

 

Thanks. I was given the SG405018 part number by a Ferrari tech, but he said only for the front so I understand why now. I still have the OEM struts on the rear.

 

Stabilus 094390 also Sachs SG437007 $18.14 at RockAuto.

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Does keeping the hood open weaken the shocks or shorten the life? I been keeping it open since I been doing some longterm work on the car and wondering if it would make any difference if it's being held open for a long time.

 

Correct which is why I was confused about the xref its not like they are $300 each. I always check the oem part first then if it has a premium I go xref it.
At least they last unlike the glove box one.

 

Gamble? What gamble?

Unlike many here, some of us were brought up be parents who were depression babies and we were taught the value of a dollar and learned that 2x($26 - $18) = $16 saved, not to mention cost of shipping. By the time I'm done with the shipping differences I've saved $20 towards something else, and to me, that is significant when what you are buying is the same thing. Same reason I buy my oil filter for $39 with free shipping rather and a couple of copper washers from NAPA for a $1 rather than spend $52 plus shipping from Ricambi for the filter, a couple of washers and two unnecessary "Hill" oil plugs. Or search for the Ferrar approved oil rather than just cough up $12+ a quart. To me, it doesn't matter if it's $10 or $10,000. If I can get the same thing delivered to my door for less, I choose the lesser option. Hell, I've even found may parts that are not only cheaper from other sources, but are also guaranteed for life by the seller.

 

My parents were depression babies so this true the Stabilus is $10 less and is the same... so x-ref first, I stand corrected!

 

Agree on oil. Wal-Mart, even Home Depot have suitable oil. I can usually pick up Shell for $23/5 quarts after rebate. Last years I actually got Pennzoil 5w40 platinum euro, Ferrari approved from Wal-Mart at a substantial discount. But I price shop. For example, for the exact same Bosch part:

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Not blaming Ricambi, but seriously, $370 compared to $24 for the TPS?

 

Could be ricambi paid a higher price to have the originals from ferrari which charges the ferrari premium and passed it down off that cost basis

 

Could also be that the 'other supplier' makes cheap junk. No one is saying buy the dearest but everyone will tell you to beware of the cheapest.

 

The comparisons I posted are for the exact, same, Bosch parts. PERIOD. If you want to pay $323 for a $26 part because it comes in a Ferrari Box, that's ok with me. (Excuse me for the error. $370 was for the 355 TPS. The TPS I listed ($26) was for the 348.

https://www.bosch-automotive-catalog.com/en/product-detail/-/product/0280122001

These parts are off the shelf parts that are used on a wide variety of cars: coils, TPS, MAFs, Ignition module, Crank and cam sensors. They are far from being unique to Ferrari.

 

Be aware of bosch copies. I have no doubt you have matched the part numbers. Google it. Tons of info on replica cheap parts.

 

I never said ferrari is a parts manufacturer. I'm saying they brand things and yes sometimes you have to pay the price to have that Ferrari logo if you want the car to look original like the windshield for example where only ferrari issued ones has the logo. Some parts you can get away with it where OEM is exactly the same and there was no Ferrari logo. Box is a different thing I dont care to pay extra dollars for.

 

I'm not talking about buying from unknown sellers on ebay or Amazon. Referring to major auto parts sellers like RockAuto, NAPA, FCP Euro. All these parts are backed by the manufactures warranty and if you buy from FCP Euro many parts are guaranteed for life.

A couple of other examples for a 308 QV

Fuel injector Ricambi $86, RoackAuto $39,
Fuel injector seal (O-ring) Ricambi $17 RockAuto $1.28

 

A Christmas present for my F355 today, replacing the engine bonnet gas struts. With colder weather, the bonnet wouldn’t stay up on it’s own. Ordered
Stabilus Lift-O-Mat 094390 0400N (400 Newtons), Summit Racing Equipment, $18.99, direct ship from Stabilus, N. Carolina. https://www.summitracing.com/search/part-type/lift-supports?fr=part-type&SortBy=BestKeywordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=094390
Used nylon jet line to temporarily keep the bonnet up during install. The bonnet now stays up on its own and doesn’t fly up with too much force.

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Any risk of bending the deck lid trying to pull it down?

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I can sympathize having lived in CO before where the smaller size gas springs never lasted more than ~2 years. My guess is the colder winter weather in CO causes the seals to be harder/less flexible so the gas leaks out more easily. After more than 10 years here in TX, haven't need to replace them yet.

 

No risk of bending. These were the exact parts as what was removed. When the bonnet is released with a cold engine, it raises about two feet. Raise it fully by hand and it stays up.

 

Interesting, yes, mine only lasted 3 years. By the way, it’s the same part for the trunk lid.

 

Don't forrget to install it with the shaft downward, this keeps it lubricated, dampens better and reduces gas pressure loss over time!