walkernet Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I'm new to Z ownership, and have what may be a dumb question. On the roadster, when you press the button by the rear number plate to unlock the boot, should it lift up automatically. I press the button and it unlocks, but then I have to push my fingers in the narrow gap between bootlid and body to lift it up. Just wondering if the gas struts are meant to be strong enough to open it automatically ? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 The Roadster boot lid does not open fully automatically. However, there are 2 compression springs to help it pop up initially. I have these springs and gas struts in stock if required for the Roadster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 The gas struts aren't supposed to open the tailgate automatically, they're just there to make it easier to open and hold it up. If the tailgate doesn't clear the latch on the first press of the button you can try packing out the boot springs with a few rubber washers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jack94 said: If the tailgate doesn't clear the latch on the first press of the button you can try packing out the boot springs with a few rubber washers. You can't do that successfully with the Roadster springs I am afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack94 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, ZMANALEX said: You can't do that successfully with the Roadster springs I am afraid. Oh right okay, my bad. Take it they're a different design or something then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 3 hours ago, Jack94 said: Oh right okay, my bad. Take it they're a different design or something then? Yeah, they are a short stubby design, but the principles are the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K Posted March 2, 2019 Share Posted March 2, 2019 I managed to get a tap washer in my Roadster pop up springs but it made not a jot of difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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