nurrish Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I heard that you can soften the boot dampers to make them not as strong. Is this possible? is so how does one go about doing such thing? At the moment i am manually opening my carbon boot as the dampers are just too strong and push my boot up when closed. If there is no way of doing it then i will have to take the plunge and buy some ones specific to carbon boots Quote
rtbiscuit Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 yeah it was me that said that, i've never done it but i remember years ago someone saying you could reduce the damper strength but you could never add it back in again. but i don't know how you go about letting some of the gas out? its got to get in there some how i suppose. Quote
nurrish Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Yeah was you rich Well anyway i have had a good look at the dampers and see no way of releasing gas...But if the gas was put in there...there has to be a way to get it out?? Quote
shieldsie Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I`ll do you a swap for mine. Sick of been hit on the head every time I open the boot. The boot closes by itself, always when you dont expect it Quote
nurrish Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 I`ll do you a swap for mine. Sick of been hit on the head every time I open the boot. The boot closes by itself, always when you dont expect it Sounds like a good plan to me Mine are off my car with 20k on the clock and when i had a v1 spoiler they still performed strong pm with your address and i shall pm you mine Quote
shieldsie Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I have PM you, if you are serious about this! My Zed has 23000 on clock. Is it a simple task removing them? Not looked, presume a couple bolts? Quote
nurrish Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Yeah mate you just need a 10mm socket and then just some pillars/grips for the top nut. Piece of cake to remove just make sure your holding the boot when removing the last nut Quote
shieldsie Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I`ll be holding the boot the full time, or headache again Quote
Grantmitchell Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 GRR someone beat me to it lol, was going to suggest a swap for mine as they struggle to open the boot with a standard spoiler on the back.I press the button to pop the boot and it raises a few mm and then you have to stick your fingers in the gap and press the button again to get it to lift. Next person that buys a carbon boot PM me and Ill do a swap Does anyone know part numbers and price for stock dampers (Ive tried the pennies in the spring trick and it improved the problem but didnt cure it). Quote
nurrish Posted September 22, 2009 Author Posted September 22, 2009 Received this morning Will fit them later on tonight Where would i be without this forum aye??? Quote
sunset350z Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Where would i be without this forum aye??? A darn site better off thats a fact Quote
3FIDDYZ Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Envy are doing adjustable rears dampers as well as fronts I think... Will be good replacements for those that want to hold the OEM's up and for those that dont want to snap there carbon rears... Think they have just the standard super strong ones anyway! Quote
Adam@Z1auto.com Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?mode ... rodid=3412 we offer lighter duty ones specifically for carbon/lightweight hatches Quote
nurrish Posted September 22, 2009 Author Posted September 22, 2009 Thanks to shieldsie these have done just the job My boot now opens and i wont get tired arms from holding it open Quote
shieldsie Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Glad its worked out and done the job intended. Has for me, I waited in all morning for delivery. Had to nip out at 13.10, arrived back at 13.45, guess what? Must wait for delivery tomorrow now. It will be worth it if the boot stays open with the exchanged dampers in, I will be. Quote
IanS16 Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 Just a quick one... for you guys that are using the one penny mod for the boot springs watch out, they can push through the rear hatch. (mine did) Quote
nurrish Posted September 22, 2009 Author Posted September 22, 2009 Glad its worked out and done the job intended. Has for me, I waited in all morning for delivery. Had to nip out at 13.10, arrived back at 13.45, guess what? Must wait for delivery tomorrow now. It will be worth it if the boot stays open with the exchanged dampers in, I will be. Typical I guarantee my dampers will be more than strong enough for your Quote
shieldsie Posted September 22, 2009 Posted September 22, 2009 I am looking forward to having them tomorrow. Could have gone and collected them, has only 10 minutes away. Unfortunately I have the flu and feel Quote
shieldsie Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Fantastic. The dampers actually push the boot up now No more headaches This was the best £5.20 (post) I`ve ever spent. Cheers nurrish. Quote
nurrish Posted September 23, 2009 Author Posted September 23, 2009 Fantastic. The dampers actually push the boot up now No more headaches This was the best £5.20 (post) I`ve ever spent. Cheers nurrish. Best swap ever Quote
marzman Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Just a quick one... for you guys that are using the one penny mod for the boot springs watch out, they can push through the rear hatch. (mine did) Whats that mate, any pics? I was just reading this thread thinking i must go and do the 1p trick on mine. I tried to do it a few months ago and ended up snapping the plastic edges off the spring holder and had to buy a replacement of lomoto. Quote
IanS16 Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 Just a quick one... for you guys that are using the one penny mod for the boot springs watch out, they can push through the rear hatch. (mine did) Whats that mate, any pics? I was just reading this thread thinking i must go and do the 1p trick on mine. I tried to do it a few months ago and ended up snapping the plastic edges off the spring holder and had to buy a replacement of lomoto. I havent got my car with me at the moment so can't take pics but phil obviously did the 1p trick where you put a penny (or 2) under the 'pop open' springs that screw onto the underneath of the rear hatch. The only problem is that after a while the added pressure of the 1p has made the springs dent the rear hatch, cracking the paint slightly. Quote
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