Auto Boot Lift Mod - Page 52

MrDoodles · 4th July 2012, 07:11

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Originally Posted by Steve916

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

Therein lies a lesson then.......

dissy1810 · 4th July 2012, 08:32

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Originally Posted by MrDoodles

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!

There is nothing wrong with my hinges my car has two spoilers and I got some of the first spring so if they were changed to heavier ones later mine are not them, and I was not complaining about them I was merely saying if anyone at the metrocenter wants them I'll swap for some normal struts as they don't work for me

Stewbacca · 4th July 2012, 09:41

Returned from a short business trip to Germany and found my kit waiting for on arrival and like a kid at Xmas attacked the packaging with gusto and managed to fling the smaller components everywhere within a 30 foot radius. Luckily I was able to find everything.

Steve, to avoid anyone else suffering my "bull in china shop" syndrome do you want some small sealable bags in order to keep all the smaller bits together as per photo.

If you do PM me your address and I'll get a 100 or so off in the post to you, gratis of course, as a little thank you for all your hard work.

thechrism · 4th July 2012, 09:58

Recieved mine and fitted and work awesome Steve.

I painted the springs and metal washer bits satin black and it all blends in as if it's all supposed to be there.

MrDoodles · 4th July 2012, 10:29

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Originally Posted by thechrism

Recieved mine and fitted and work awesome Steve.

I painted the springs and metal washer bits satin black and it all blends in as if it's all supposed to be there.

Exactly what I'm going to do to mine!

Thank god it's pay day tomorrow!

paulmariner · 4th July 2012, 15:05

quick delivery and fitted today in under 15 mins. Thanks Steve

Oh, and by the way, yes it is that Paul Mariner of Ipswich Town. I still have my season ticket and just wish he still played!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve916 · 4th July 2012, 16:00

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Originally Posted by paulmariner

quick delivery and fitted today in under 15 mins. Thanks Steve

Oh, and by the way, yes it is that Paul Mariner of Ipswich Town. I still have my season ticket and just wish he still played!!!!!!!!!!!

Thought so. I used to go and watch all their home games many years ago. Mick mills, Arnold muhren, etc etc, and the great Bobby Robson in charge

blacknwhite · 4th July 2012, 16:12

If I was to make any comment on the springs, (and it's not because I'm unhappy, anything but), it would be they are possibly very slightly over tensioned. Not by a lot, but I could def launch something sizable, quite a distance

Steve916 · 4th July 2012, 16:25

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Originally Posted by blacknwhite

If I was to make any comment on the springs, (and it's not because I'm unhappy, anything but), it would be they are possibly very slightly over tensioned. Not by a lot, but I could def launch something sizable, quite a distance

That's a fair comment mate

I did initially start off with some slightly weaker springs, but they wouldn't work 100% of the time, so I never sent any out. These springs give 6.4 N/mm. The initial ones were 5.2 N/mm. The length of the spacer and the plastic washer was also critical. The problem was the initial inertia required to get the boot to a point in which the strut can take over. A boot with no struts weighs an awful lot

blacknwhite · 4th July 2012, 18:29

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Originally Posted by Steve916

That's a fair comment mate

I did initially start off with some slightly weaker springs, but they wouldn't work 100% of the time, so I never sent any out. These springs give 6.4 N/mm. The initial ones were 5.2 N/mm. The length of the spacer and the plastic washer was also critical. The problem was the initial inertia required to get the boot to a point in which the strut can take over. A boot with no struts weighs an awful lot

That's exactly the problem Steve - overcoming the initial inertia. It takes 90% of the potential energy to get movement underway and only 10% to maintain it. Due to the hinge design, there is little room for error. The springs will "slacken off" over time and through use though.

Meanwhile, I look forward to the catapult challenges soon to be a regular event during North East meets.

4th July 2012, 09:58	#514
thechrism Loves to post Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Stafford Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Recieved mine and fitted and work awesome Steve. I painted the springs and metal washer bits satin black and it all blends in as if it's all supposed to be there.

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paulmariner Avid contributor 75 CDTi Connie Auto tourer 54 160 re-map Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunny Suffolk Posts: 238 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	quick delivery and fitted today in under 15 mins. Thanks Steve Oh, and by the way, yes it is that Paul Mariner of Ipswich Town. I still have my season ticket and just wish he still played!!!!!!!!!!!

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blacknwhite Posted a thing or two Black Rover 75 Connie CDT and Twilight Chromactive ZT Turbo Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,602 Thanks: 15 Thanked 16 Times in 7 Posts	If I was to make any comment on the springs, (and it's not because I'm unhappy, anything but), it would be they are possibly very slightly over tensioned. Not by a lot, but I could def launch something sizable, quite a distance