Cobb Tuning Hood Strut Kit - VW Golf GTI Mk8The COBB Hood Strut Kit returns a level of convenience that Volkswagen omitted from the Mk8 GTI and Golf R. A bespoke hood strut is secured in place between an existing stud on the strut tower and a custom machined ball that attaches to the hood mounting location. REQUIRED when installing the COBB Redline Intake System Why? Cost cutting be damned! Volkswagen reverted hood suspension from gas struts to a stone aged hood prop with the Mk8 GTI and Golf