Gas bonnet Lifter

OZPOLOGTI · Post by **OZPOLOGTI** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 6:24 am

Hey guys after a gas strut type bonnet lifter does any one know of any kits or other vw model kits that fit?
Cheers Rob.

liam_gt · Post by **liam_gt** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 3:57 pm

i had a 1.2 polo 02 reg a few years ago and tht had them was quite suprised when i got my 9n3 tht it didnt have them

loud · Post by **loud** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 4:16 pm

yea my 2000 6N2 even had gas bonnet lifters!

GTi_dan · Post by **GTi_dan** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 7:45 pm

I used to have a 2003 Polo 9N and had a gas bonnet lifter.

I queried why my GTI didn't when I picked it up at the showroom. Was told due to safety measures/issues (maybe if bonnet was to fly open?) is why they are not fitted anymore.
Truth? .... or just filthy lies???

Personally, I couldn't care less if mine had one or not.

more-bhp · Post by **more-bhp** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:34 pm

I miss the GAS strut... I open loads of VW Audi bonnets and they all just rise up on their own..

Then I get to the POLO.... and its a bloody metal stick.... aaarrrggghhh

It makes the bonnet feel ssoooo heavy...

kyle1b1 · Post by **kyle1b1** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 11:43 pm

can buy a pair from ebay for 6n

but not sure they will fit newer polos

OZPOLOGTI · Post by **OZPOLOGTI** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 5:26 am

I think its a nice touch would be a cheap mod making it alot nicer i think.

RUM4MO · Post by **RUM4MO** » Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:30 am

I think that some penny pinching accountant scored here - Skoda did not fit them to the Fabia from "day one" - as said already the bonnet will feel a bit heavy and not nearly as classy as having these lifters fitted. Maybe have a look on the Skoda site (briskoda.net) and see what they bought as a kit - seems they are available, I've only got a 9N so don't have that issue yet!