Hello Jim,
To answer your questions:
1) Functionally the PLUS and ELITE systems are the same it's all about aesthetics. We salt spray test our black gas springs in the PLUS system to the industry standard 150 hours per ASTM B117, so they match the OEM requirements for under hood corrosion...
Hello MagneticGT,
JLT will paint them to match any color: :thumbsup:
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Hello Jim,
Our system requires a hole to be drilled through the plastic battery cover, however the bracket does not mount to the cover itself. The bracket mounts to the frame and it pokes through the battery cover. There is still access to the battery with our system installed.
There are no hood alignment issues with our system because we do not require you to loosen both hood bolts. Factory alignment remains. :thumbsup:
http://www.redlinetuning.com/product-p/21-11028-02.htm
Yes, there is a 3/4" step bit included in the systems that are currently shipping from us. Our initial shipment of the drill bits was delayed and some of the dealers that placed early stocking orders did not receive them in their system packaging.
As there will always be other options other than our Hood QuickLIFT system, we want consumers to be informed before making a decision purchase. For such a simple product, we spent over a year with this design... final function (lifting and closing along with full-open force) are the keys to...
No, our QuickLIFT system will not void your warranty. If anything the Techs at the dealership will thank you that they don't have to deal with that ancient prop-rod!
MixTape,
Please see the picture below. The washer line runs between the hood bracket and the end-fitting of the gas spring. There is plenty of space there and the line will not be pinched.
Thanks for your input, we will add this info to our instruction manual.
Andreas