Upset that Volkswagen left the gas hood strut off on your brand new MK8 Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf R? The 034Motorsport Gas Hood Strut allows you to replace the flimsy hood prop rod with a gas hood strut! The 034Motorsport Gas Hood Strut is designed to be the correct length and pressure for the hood of your Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI or Golf R.