Well it was really easy to fit
Sourced the brackets from Fig himself, shipped Global prioity only $9.00USD
Got the struts from local Stabilus reseller (shouldnt air ship them due to changes in pressure)
Seems very sturdy, not easy to push down
As for pressure on the hinges, shouldnt be a problem as the brackets are secured by 2 bolts and the strut has a swivel hinge (see the pics on is300.net)
Plus, the hood probably isnt open for prolonged periods anyways