Auto Boot Lift Mod - Page 57

keeftheduck · 17th July 2012, 18:51

I guess I must be that other member

so to keep you up to date, I've changed to the weaker springs and the lift is now much better and more sedate. On first opening when its been shut for a while then its as if the springs weren't on and the boot just unlocks itself, but with a lift of my little finger up it goes! Subsequently it opens itself at the same sedate rate and is much easier to close.

But that's just my car and we're still waiting the results of what Dizzy finds (he has the opposite problem) where his boot won't open fully cos he's got a spoiler so lets not jump to any conclusions just yet but it is very interesting how different members are tweaking their system in different ways. Lets hope we can collate all this eventually into a succinct 'how to' in order for others to know how what's effective and what isn't...

Always never backwards...

Keef

dissy1810 · 17th July 2012, 21:37

Well I got keefs old springs today I've just put them on and I'm pleased to say they work great so a big thankyou to keef here is a picture of both sets together the short ones are the old ones Attachment 15303

keeftheduck · 18th July 2012, 20:50

No Probs...

Yes you can see the difference...just goes to show how much a spoiler weighs I suppose but springs can look different lengths side by side because of their spiral nature...and of course they all settle down to a different length when they're fitted and under load anyway...otherwise they wouldn't be springs I suppose

I noticed that getting dizzy spraying mine up whilst twiddling it on my mother's washing line last week

It didn't half send my eyes funny...and they're jealous of each other as it is

...that's dizzy as in fuzzy head dizzy not dissy btw

When I get Steve's old ones I'll give them a go and see what happens...

...that's you Steve not you Steve...

Steve916 · 20th July 2012, 16:23

Hi guys. Just got back from hols and I can see a few of you have been trialling different options

I did initially have a spring order made up using weaker springs. I didn't let these go out as they wouldn't reliably open the boot every time. It seems that 1 set made it out to you guys ( possibly kids muddling them up with others), so I apologise to you Dissy.
I'm glad you found a way round it using Keefs help

Just to let you all know, I still have a limited amount of these weaker springs, which I can let go out to anybody interested at £7.50 including postage. This is still less than 50% of what I paid for them.
If interested then please pm me.

hertsrik · 20th July 2012, 19:36

Just a bit of advice with boot mods regarding MOT. Let the MOT tester know you have a boot mod. When i put my car in for MOT the bloke opened the boot with the key and it nearly took his head off.

keeftheduck · 21st July 2012, 07:50

That's why I thought I'd try the weaker ones and they do suit my 75 better. Think you're right Steve, these are the weaker ones too so I'll send you the cost of the rest of the fitting kit and then I'll treat my sister's 75 with these if that's ok

...she has no idea what a spanner is

but really likes the mod

Bolin · 21st July 2012, 12:42

Sadly mine is no longer opening on it's own. Just needs a tiny lift with one finger.

It had started not opening if left for a couple of days, then it became more frequent, now not at all.

Steve mentioned the clips holding the end sockets on, I am yet to fiddle with these - both little ends half-dislocate every time. I have found contact details for the manufacturer's agent in this county, so I'll try to get new ones. Failing that, they are the same as the one's used on the bonnet, which will probably have been subjected to much less wear, so a second-hand set of those might do.

Still need to file a flat on the washers too.

stevehotshot · 21st July 2012, 14:01

Hi Steve916, i can only open the boot via interior release or putting the key in the lock..how do you open boot with remote (handset)?

MrDoodles · 21st July 2012, 14:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevehotshot

Hi Steve916, i can only open the boot via interior release or putting the key in the lock..how do you open boot with remote (handset)?

As you have a MK1, only by changing the BCU and having the ZCS codes changed on a T4!

Steve916 · 21st July 2012, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

As you have a MK1, only by changing the BCU and having the ZCS codes changed on a T4!

Not strictly true. If you do another mod for remote unlocking ( search for total closure mod). This mod will enable the key fob to unlock the boot. Haven't done the mod myself but apparently it isn't too big a job to do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

Sadly mine is no longer opening on it's own. Just needs a tiny lift with one finger.

It had started not opening if left for a couple of days, then it became more frequent, now not at all.

Steve mentioned the clips holding the end sockets on, I am yet to fiddle with these - both little ends half-dislocate every time. I have found contact details for the manufacturer's agent in this county, so I'll try to get new ones. Failing that, they are the same as the one's used on the bonnet, which will probably have been subjected to much less wear, so a second-hand set of those might do.

Still need to file a flat on the washers too.

Colin, are you attending the Bexhill meet?

17th July 2012, 18:51	#561
keeftheduck Loves to post Rover 75 SE Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mirfield Posts: 264 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I guess I must be that other member so to keep you up to date, I've changed to the weaker springs and the lift is now much better and more sedate. On first opening when its been shut for a while then its as if the springs weren't on and the boot just unlocks itself, but with a lift of my little finger up it goes! Subsequently it opens itself at the same sedate rate and is much easier to close. But that's just my car and we're still waiting the results of what Dizzy finds (he has the opposite problem) where his boot won't open fully cos he's got a spoiler so lets not jump to any conclusions just yet but it is very interesting how different members are tweaking their system in different ways. Lets hope we can collate all this eventually into a succinct 'how to' in order for others to know how what's effective and what isn't... Always never backwards... Keef __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] I'm going to keep the red one...

17th July 2012, 21:37	#562
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 I got keefs old springs today I've just put them on and I'm pleased to say they work great so a big thankyou to keef here is a picture of both sets together the short ones are the old ones Attachment 15303 __________________ http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/...0/Photo389.jpg Last edited by dissy1810; 8th August 2013 at 18:14..

18th July 2012, 20:50	#563
keeftheduck Loves to post Rover 75 SE Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mirfield Posts: 264 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	No Probs... Yes you can see the difference...just goes to show how much a spoiler weighs I suppose but springs can look different lengths side by side because of their spiral nature...and of course they all settle down to a different length when they're fitted and under load anyway...otherwise they wouldn't be springs I suppose I noticed that getting dizzy spraying mine up whilst twiddling it on my mother's washing line last week It didn't half send my eyes funny...and they're jealous of each other as it is ...that's dizzy as in fuzzy head dizzy not dissy btw When I get Steve's old ones I'll give them a go and see what happens... ...that's you Steve not you Steve... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] I'm going to keep the red one... Last edited by keeftheduck; 18th July 2012 at 20:53..

20th July 2012, 16:23	#564
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	Hi guys. Just got back from hols and I can see a few of you have been trialling different options I did initially have a spring order made up using weaker springs. I didn't let these go out as they wouldn't reliably open the boot every time. It seems that 1 set made it out to you guys ( possibly kids muddling them up with others), so I apologise to you Dissy. I'm glad you found a way round it using Keefs help Just to let you all know, I still have a limited amount of these weaker springs, which I can let go out to anybody interested at £7.50 including postage. This is still less than 50% of what I paid for them. If interested then please pm me. __________________ 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

21st July 2012, 07:50	#566
keeftheduck Loves to post Rover 75 SE Saloon 1.8 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Mirfield Posts: 264 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That's why I thought I'd try the weaker ones and they do suit my 75 better. Think you're right Steve, these are the weaker ones too so I'll send you the cost of the rest of the fitting kit and then I'll treat my sister's 75 with these if that's ok ...she has no idea what a spanner is but really likes the mod __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] I'm going to keep the red one...

20th July 2012, 19:36	#565
hertsrik Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stevenage Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a bit of advice with boot mods regarding MOT. Let the MOT tester know you have a boot mod. When i put my car in for MOT the bloke opened the boot with the key and it nearly took his head off.

21st July 2012, 12:42	#567
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Sadly mine is no longer opening on it's own. Just needs a tiny lift with one finger. It had started not opening if left for a couple of days, then it became more frequent, now not at all. Steve mentioned the clips holding the end sockets on, I am yet to fiddle with these - both little ends half-dislocate every time. I have found contact details for the manufacturer's agent in this county, so I'll try to get new ones. Failing that, they are the same as the one's used on the bonnet, which will probably have been subjected to much less wear, so a second-hand set of those might do. Still need to file a flat on the washers too.

21st July 2012, 14:01	#568
stevehotshot Regular poster Rover 75 Connoisseur SE tourer Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wrexham Posts: 86 Thanks: 14 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Hi Steve916, i can only open the boot via interior release or putting the key in the lock..how do you open boot with remote (handset)?