Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of going down to Ann Arbor and meeting the Andreas and Brian of Redline Tuning. First off, wonderful and intelligent guys. Second the product and since they asked me to write a review, I thought you guys would be the first to know.
Redline Tuning Hood Lift System
Installation Time: 15-30 minutes
Tools Required: Rivet gun, simple ratchet set, screwdriver
Functionality: Adds roughly 6-8 inches of hood lift
Being a prototype car, it took a little longer to find the areas that would work best for the car but it was still a relatively quick experience. After having the lift in for about a week, I would say I like it. It is super functional since I no longer have to put the stupid prop rod up and it just feels more natural for the Mazda3. The shocks really take over about 60-75% of the way up and will hold the hood up no problem. Closing the hood also is a breeze and fits perfectly under the hood. Personally I wish that the struts were a little stronger and took over around 25-40% of the way up similarly to the hatch. Also after thinking it over more, it is kind of a less common mod because really it should have been on the vehicle before leaving the assembly line. Overall: 7 out of 10
Price: TBD but most of their entry level kits start around $90 and should be available within a week or so. So still about $25 cheaper than the corksport version.
Redline Tuning Hood Lift System
Installation Time: 15-30 minutes
Tools Required: Rivet gun, simple ratchet set, screwdriver
Functionality: Adds roughly 6-8 inches of hood lift
Being a prototype car, it took a little longer to find the areas that would work best for the car but it was still a relatively quick experience. After having the lift in for about a week, I would say I like it. It is super functional since I no longer have to put the stupid prop rod up and it just feels more natural for the Mazda3. The shocks really take over about 60-75% of the way up and will hold the hood up no problem. Closing the hood also is a breeze and fits perfectly under the hood. Personally I wish that the struts were a little stronger and took over around 25-40% of the way up similarly to the hatch. Also after thinking it over more, it is kind of a less common mod because really it should have been on the vehicle before leaving the assembly line. Overall: 7 out of 10
Price: TBD but most of their entry level kits start around $90 and should be available within a week or so. So still about $25 cheaper than the corksport version.