Finally found a fix for the boot popping! Cheap too!

[leightonjames]

Okay so I've tried everything; adjusting the boot clamp position, coins, rubber washers, new springs - the lot. But this works and has done for the last two weeks and hasn't showed any signs of stopping!

 

What you need;

 

Clear plastic bumpons

 

 

Superglue / plastic glue

 

 

The before;

 

 

The After

 

 

Cheers!

 

Leighton

 

 

[tc350z]

Looks good! A simple and cheap fix. Cheers for this

[DoogyRev]

Nice mod

[Toad]

mine still wont open so will try this - could you post me a pair of your nipples please

[Arran]

If you have two spare fella, il take two clear buttons

 

Pm me for payment mate

[hawker1986]

If you have two spare fella, il take two clear buttons

 

Pm me for payment mate

 

+1

 

Hawker

[leightonjames]

Sorry lads I nicked these from my mate also!! Pretty sure they aren't that expensive though

[Arran]

No worries, any idea where he got them from?

[Supratad]

If you are sticking something on the underside of the pre-lifter thingy, as you are, how is this any different from the penny trick? Both make the spring compress a bit more.

[leightonjames]

Well from personal experience, the coins didn't work and the bumpons do...presumably it's because you cannot get near the thickness level of the bumpon with coins as the rubber surround will not stretch around the spring mechanism after say 5 coins. This method is also so much easier as you don't have to take anything off the car and don't risk damaging the paint (which again, you do with coins)

 

[rancer]

What kind of size were the bumpons that you used?

 

Found an ebay seller for those interested:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Adhesive-Polyurethane-Bumper-Stops-Feet-20-0-x-6-2mm-high-/200825774159?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&var=&hash=item74708c1e4b

[glrnet]

Thanks bud, ordered some black ones

[ioneabee]

I'll send you a map for 2 of those graham

 

 

ok - i'll stop now

[Toad]

just got some thanks for link fingers crossed -

[Stutopia]

Just received some, have about 56 more than I need. PM and I'll send anyone some. Gratis like.

 

[glrnet]

Blimey, I was able to order 8

[Arran]

Il take two please Stu, happy to pay whatever for them

[Stutopia]

Blimey, I was able to order 8

 

I ordered them prior to seeing that link, so got suckered into a couple of sheets! £6 I think but a bit smaller.

[Stutopia]

Il take two please Stu, happy to pay whatever for them

 

No charge bud, but I'll need your address. PM.

[drginger]

Hi Stu i would also please like 2 of these, are you sure i cant give you any money for the hassle of the postage??

[Stutopia]

Hi Stu i would also please like 2 of these, are you sure i cant give you any money for the hassle of the postage??

 

Don't sweat it, off to the postie tomorrow anyway, just PM address details.

[Stutopia]

FYI anyone who's PM'd I don't provide the (necessary) superglue!

[Vlad]

Lets try this then! I did 2p mod which lasted for good few months and now starting to fail again

Stu, any chance I can have 2 as well please? Happy to pay postage or get a coffee at the meet of we ever meet lol

Edited May 21, 2013 by Vlad

[AK350Z]

Il take two please Stu, happy to pay whatever for them

 

No charge bud, but I'll need your address. PM.

 

Just donate a £1 to the forum instead...

[Stutopia]

As per above, if you feel inclined to do so, drop a quid in the honesty box for the greater good

 

Please don't do it until you've got them and your happy its sorted your pop. I know from bitter experience that sometimes one fix for this is not enough! I'm not a trader, there are no refunds! Gifted as seen, all gifts are final!