Lambo Lounge - Diablo Kit Car

Front - Trunk - Gas Shocks

A real Lamborghini These are photos of the front trunk compartment, you can see how the Gas Shocks are mounted.

photo by Keith Billanti	photo by Tony

These are photos and comments from other builders about there Gas Shocks.

Craig Nadeau

I know for the front hood you need a 9" shock (that is what they told me). This is a picture that I have of a Lamborghini.

Endre (Andy) Bujtas

This picture shows how the front truck decklid is supported. I had to swap the 20 lb gas springs with 60 lb gas springs. When I did my calculations, I forgot the angle at which the shocks were directing the force. But as you can see, the new springs are doing the job.

This is a close look at the Normont gas springs. Don't be deceived by their small size, these springs can provide up to 100 pounds force.

Dale Van Blokland

I used the Fiero trunk support and adapted it to the trunk lid. It was necessary to cut a new stop point for the catch as the diablo trunk opened differently than the Fiero.

Monty Robinson

Front Hood - I finally installed my gas shocks and hood latch.

I got my front gas shocks from Pick a Parts for $5 a shock I will have to go back down there and find out what year and make of the car.
I look forward to seeing you at the Knott's show this week end.

Although my information comes from various builders and sources, if you want any information contact me. The photographs used on this site are used with permission, if you want to use any, contact them through the various links on this site. I did and you can see the results!