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  1. Nader

    Nader Formula Junior

    Feb 12, 2011
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    #1 Nader, Jan 4, 2017
    Last edited by a moderator: Sep 7, 2017
    Had trouble finding a replacement strut or gas spring to prop up the glovebox door. Saw a thread where one of our members in Malaysia attached a spring like a coilover setup. It looked like an elegant solution. Being a fan of elegance, I did the same.

    Got this spring from a hardware store (Tacoma Screw up here in Washington state), cut it to length so that it was exerting a bit of pressure at full extension, and wound it on. Took a chance on the spring strength, but it worked out. Holds the door open and shut, even when installed upside down :). These little things that are satisfying to fix. Thanks, Malaysia Ferrari Man!
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  2. Wade

    Wade Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Wade, Jan 4, 2017
    Techno-elegance. Very nice!
     
  3. ///Mike

    ///Mike F1 Veteran

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    #3 ///Mike, Jan 4, 2017
    Nice and easy solution. I like it. :)

    BTW, the FChatter you're thinking of is m.stojanovic
     
  4. Qavion

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    #4 Qavion, Jan 4, 2017
  5. Fmuto42

    Fmuto42 Karting

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    #5 Fmuto42, Jan 9, 2017
    I guy in Canada can rebuild the shock like new $35!
     
  6. vracer

    vracer Formula 3

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    #6 vracer, Jan 10, 2017
    Glovebox? "I ain't got no stinkin' glovebox."
     
  7. Christof

    Christof Karting

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    #7 Christof, Jan 10, 2017
    They just do not last. I purchased a brand new genuine one and got less than one year out of it before it lost pressure.
     

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