DO NOT BUY - XS AUTOMOTIVE HOOD DAMPERS // FL5 CIVIC TYPE R

WARNING: XS Automotive Hood Dampers for the new 2023 Civic Type R!
I was sent these by the seller on Aliexpress and upon initial impressions they looked ok only for me to pull the plug mid install and not bother with these at all.
In this video, I quickly show how to install these hood struts and why I think these are not suitable for the new FL5 Type R.
Parts:
XS Automotive Hood struts
3M Extreme Mounting Tape
Parts Link:
www.aliexpress...
Please Note: I believe these are just FL1 hood struts that the seller sells as FL5 without any decent testing.
#cars #fl5 #Honda #TypeR #Warning #caveatemptor #hoodstruts

[@chrissimmons9969]

Honestly I have no issue with having a prop rod. I know you were sent these, but it would be a hard no for me

[@Hattrk85]

Same here, more than happy to try new products but I was more than disappointed with the product.

[@jmb1215]

thank you

[@ka124as]

Thank you!

[@sikcivic80]

Video needs to show the end result issues...

[@Hattrk85]

I got so frustrated, I ripped it out mid way filming. Lets just say it doesn’t open like the photos show in the advertisement.

[@sikcivic80]

hahaha, fair enough