Auto Boot Lift Mod - Page 51

suzublu · 3rd July 2012, 21:10

Ah but,i have the boot spoiler Bob,so i can position it dead centre

I could probably launch a small child

blacknwhite · 3rd July 2012, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

Ah but,i have the boot spoiler Bob,so i can position it dead centre

I could probably launch a small child

Spoiler means 4inches less of an arc in boot travel for the cup, additional wind resistance and weight against the springs. Reckon I've got you licked

Mine could launch a big child perhaps even a small adult HOLDING a small child

Steve916 · 3rd July 2012, 21:30

You do realise I based the boot mod on this design, don't you?

dissy1810 · 3rd July 2012, 21:30

Well mine still don't work so if anyone at the metrocenter meet who hasn't got a boot spoiler wants mine give me a shout and I'll swap you

Steve916 · 3rd July 2012, 21:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissy1810

Well mine still don't work so if anyone at the metrocenter meet who hasn't got a boot spoiler wants mine give me a shout and I'll swap you

Can you pm me a photo of yours Steve, and I'll see if I can spot anything wrong

dissy1810 · 3rd July 2012, 22:33

Photos on post 227 steve I made the washers myself from aluminium I made them using some spare hinges so I could make sure everything cleared the bottom washers have a taper to prevent them fouling the clip and the top ones are secured with a 3mm grub screw so they can be moved for getting the ideal tension I'm sorry to say but the springs are not strong enough to open my boot

tomijon · 3rd July 2012, 22:57

Please add me to the list , option 2. Thank`s.
Tom. (tomijon)

stevesav · 4th July 2012, 06:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by dissy1810

Photos on post 227 steve I made the washers myself from aluminium I made them using some spare hinges so I could make sure everything cleared the bottom washers have a taper to prevent them fouling the clip and the top ones are secured with a 3mm grub screw so they can be moved for getting the ideal tension I'm sorry to say but the springs are not strong enough to open my boot

You must have a very heavy boot then, all the other posts are saying that they are very pleased with the springs & that they work great, I have had mine fitted for about 5 weeks now and never failed to open

MrDoodles · 4th July 2012, 06:41

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Originally Posted by stevesav

You must have a very heavy boot then, all the other posts are saying that they are very pleased with the springs & that they work great, I have had mine fitted for about 5 weeks now and never failed to open

Or partially seized hinges!

Have you lubed the pivot points, as it's very strange that your's appears to be the only boot they won't open!

Steve916 · 4th July 2012, 07:08

To be fair, he didn't buy a kit from me. He only wanted to purchase the springs and make the other bits himself

3rd July 2012, 21:10	#501
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,906 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Ah but,i have the boot spoiler Bob,so i can position it dead centreI could probably launch a small child

3rd July 2012, 21:30	#503
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	You do realise I based the boot mod on this design, don't you? __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

3rd July 2012, 21:30	#504
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	Well mine still don't work so if anyone at the metrocenter meet who hasn't got a boot spoiler wants mine give me a shout and I'll swap you __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

3rd July 2012, 22:33	#506
dissy1810 Posted a thing or two mgzt 160 1.8 lpg Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: newcastle upon tyne Posts: 1,973 Thanks: 5 Thanked 72 Times in 64 Posts	Photos on post 227 steve I made the washers myself from aluminium I made them using some spare hinges so I could make sure everything cleared the bottom washers have a taper to prevent them fouling the clip and the top ones are secured with a 3mm grub screw so they can be moved for getting the ideal tension I'm sorry to say but the springs are not strong enough to open my boot __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg

4th July 2012, 07:08	#510
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	To be fair, he didn't buy a kit from me. He only wanted to purchase the springs and make the other bits himself __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

3rd July 2012, 22:57	#507
tomijon Loves to post R75 2.5 V6 Conteparary + MGTF 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Liverpool Posts: 328 Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Please add me to the list , option 2. Thank`s. Tom. (tomijon)

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