Reply to "Sticky #2: Rear Deck Lid (Bonnet) Struts"

I'm no mechanical engineer but I always thought the self power deck lid struts would put more pressure on the hinge & brackets during opening since they would be lifting the deck lid all by themselves. With my struts they have just enough pressure where I assist the movement with my hand along with the strut pressure so its not just the struts alone doing the work. I have been through many aftermarket struts failing or just too strong, but the ones I got from Pantera Parts Connection back in 2015 have just the right pressure and no issues with them as of yet. Plus I am wondering if all these aftermarket struts may just go bad with such excessive heat. Try touching yours next time you are out for a run, they get super hot. Anyway when I am out for a good run I slip these makeshift heat shields on them which seems to keep the heat down a bit. Not great for a show, but they just slip on & off.