Racingline Bonnet Strut Fitted

[Watts]

so these don't come standard ? any reason why lol ?

I can’t see it’s cost cutting, the parts for a bonnet stay are probably the same. Maybe it’s an NCAP crash thing, it’s a bar directly in front of the driver.

You did a nice job, but this DIY approach really shouldn't be necessary in a £40k car.

I would agree but, I read a review a few days ago on a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 hybrid. Not really anywhere the same league as a GTI with double the power and a great driving experience. Yet the Corsa was £30k and I think there was plenty of scope for adding more. On that basis, as much as I like a gas strut, does it really matter?

[DrivenToDistraction]

Yet the Corsa was £30k and I think there was plenty of scope for adding more. On that basis, as much as I like a gas strut, does it really matter?

I hear what you say but that is a slippery slope. Would it really matter if the floor mats didn't fit perfectly or if there was a slight judder to the action of windscreen wipers. All small things in themselves but they have a way of adding up. Before you know where you are, the quality has completely gone.