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The best Carbon Reproductions product here is its only entry: the Carbon Kevlar Hood Damper Kit in blue, titled for the 2013-2016 FR-S, 2013-2020 BRZ and 2017-2019 86. Hood dampers are the gas struts that lift and hold the hood, replacing the prop rod, and this kit finishes them in carbon Kevlar for a bay that looks as considered as it works. If your 86-platform car still relies on a prop rod, this is the Carbon Reproductions answer.
A damper kit bolts to existing points at the hood and fender area, then lifts smoothly and holds the hood at full height, freeing both hands. It is a small part with daily payoff: every oil check, plug change and bay clean gets easier. Set it alongside the wider carbon shelves, Carbon Fiber Hoods and the Hood range, and read carbon fiber hoods and trunks for the bigger panels this kit complements.
Brands to know
Carbon Reproductions is carried here through this single kit, and its lane is exactly what the name says: carbon-look functional hardware, here carbon Kevlar damper sleeves in blue for the first-generation 86 platform. Judge it through the product: a focused, cosmetic-mechanical upgrade rather than a full aero program. It suits owners finishing an engine bay where the standard dampers look out of place.
Seibon is the large carbon panel shelf in this store, carried for hoods, trunks and lips across Subaru and the 86 platform. Seibon is the comparison point for owners moving from small carbon accents to full replacement panels. A damper kit and a carbon hood are natural partners, since a lighter hood still needs controlled, reliable lifting.
JDMuscle Tanso Carbon Fiber is the house carbon range, carried for dry carbon covers and bay pieces. Tanso suits owners who want the same carbon finish language continued across covers and trim. Matching weave and finish across brands is hard, so pick a lane and check photos on each listing before mixing shelves.
VIS Racing covers the carbon and fibreglass body side in this store, with hoods and panels for older and current platforms. VIS is the cross-shop for a BRZ or FR-S owner pricing a hood to go with smaller carbon hardware. Confirm fitment by year, as the 86 platform changed details across its run.
FAQ
Which cars does this damper kit fit?
The title states 2013-2016 FR-S, 2013-2020 BRZ and 2017-2019 86. It does not list the second-generation GR86 or BRZ, so check your year and model before ordering.
What do hood dampers do that a prop rod does not?
They lift the hood and hold it open without a rod in the work area, with a smooth, controlled rise. Both hands stay free and the rod no longer blocks access to one side of the bay.
How hard is installation?
Damper kits of this type bolt to factory points at the hood hinge and inner fender, typically with hand tools and no drilling. Support the hood while working, and fit one side at a time.
Will dampers work with a carbon fiber hood?
They can, but a much lighter hood changes how the struts behave, so check the kit guidance against your hood before ordering. Browse the Carbon Fiber Fenders and wider Exterior ranges if you are planning panels at the same time.