Boot Popper

JohnnyTsang · September 21, 2009

iv noticed sometimes when i hold in the boot popper the boot only unlocks and you have to pull it up and then sometimes it slowly lifts... is this just how they are? as i expected a bit of spring action like my merc does wich would probably knock you out if your face was above the boot... anyway what can i do to make it more lively?

stuie · September 21, 2009

boots with the spoilers on can lift slower if they havnt had the spoiler springs installed. However the boots can all stick if they dont get opened very often, dirt and stuff causes this round the seals and a quick tug normally fixes it after which it should be fine

JohnnyTsang · September 21, 2009

quick reply lol

mine dusnt have the spoiler as of yet but would these springs benefit it anyway ? if so where would i get them

kam05 · September 21, 2009

Springs weaken over time.

My IS200 boot (no spoiler) just pops- best way IMO, you don't want the boot to pop so fast that it goes through your rear window!

JohnnyTsang · September 21, 2009

i suppose your right there... just like the whole come out of the supermarket and it lifts up for you instead of trying to lift it with bags in hand lol

kev dood · September 22, 2009

thought you could adjust the spring tension and pop strength by changing the holes that they go into on each side? Or is that the GS300?

Sheeldzy · September 23, 2009

Or you could put a thin amount of grease on the seal. They tend to get dry with age and don't like to let go of the boot lid like they used to.

Davros · September 25, 2009

Have a read of this VIAGRA thread.

Some of the guys have fitted a small hydraulic lifter to the boot.

There is a part number, a link to RS, and I think some sort of instruction on where to mount the lifter.

There used to be pictures, but it looks like they have taken them down. I’m sure if you asked nicely some one will still have a pic for you (STAVS ??).

This is something I have been meaning to do, but always had something come up. After being reminded by this post, I think I will order one now !

:zee:

Davros · September 28, 2009

Well look what turned up in the post this morning !!!

:D

Will give this ago when i next get some free time.

Going from the instructions on the link i posted above says, i will only need strut, so i will be sticking the other one up in the For Sale Section if any one is interested !