Early in my Delorean ownership I attempted to replace the bonnet lifts with "close match" interchanges off the shelf. The parts I got were the correct size but WAY too overpowered. The hood would <THUNK> when it opened and required I stand in the front and push down the middle with both hands to get it closed. I worked it out by putting a new strut on the driver's side and an old, weak strut on the passenger side. I figured I was always opening and closing the trunk from the driver's side and it therefore needed a stronger lift. It's worked well so far. My other struts, however, are genuine reproductions from my Favorite Delorean Parts Supplier. Gus Schlachter Austin, TX VIN# 4695 > -----Original Message----- > From: sand131@xxxx [mailto:sand131@xxxx] > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 12:00 AM > To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx > Subject: Re: [DML] Gas Struts > > > I had been using my head to hold up the louvers rather than fork out the > $60.00 for a pair of new ones. So I took one off and went to Murray Auto > Parts and asked Jim the mgr. if he could match them up.