samdale Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I've read a few threads about boots falling on people, fortunately mine aren't that bad. However there isn't enough power in them to lift the boot on their own so can't use the boot release lever in the cabin. Is it still a case of posting mine off to SGS? Or do I need an aftermarket pair with a bit more grunt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 The boot isn't meant to lift on its on dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Is your car a facelift model as they are notorious for not releasing on the internal lever, only with the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Cannot be made to? My boot release is such that it's still "on the latch" after I've pulled it. This means I still have to use the key anyway and lift with 1 hand and turn key with the other. ETA: Yes it's a facelift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Search for "facelift boot release" essential you can retro fit an earlier one, or lift the lever multiple times in the car as that sometimes works. I'd of thought perhaps some sticky foam pads (or something with give but spring in) on the boot rubbers might add some pressure/spring effect so it's more eager to release? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted September 28, 2016 Author Share Posted September 28, 2016 Got new boot rubbers on order from whifbitz so will see what happens when they arrive. Assuming they will just make boot release better but not lift from closed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Cabeceira Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Got new boot rubbers on order from whifbitz so will see what happens when they arrive. Assuming they will just make boot release better but not lift from closed whifbitz work good. adjustable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Whifbitz boot stops fitted and the boot is now much less clattery over bumps. On pulling the boot release the boot pops up much more positively and is fully disengaged from the latch. Still no auto opening as expected but definitely improved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 None auto open! The latch fully releasing it is as good as it gets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 Boooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Well you got it working nicely so that's a job well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nodalmighty Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I had the same issue with my old Mk3 Turbo, but with the bonnet struts dying. So I bought some from Farnell as they were pence. Modded to fit. Felt a bit hard to shut the bonnet, thought nothing off it. Opened the bonnet and went around the front and flicked the catch and the the bonnet nearly took my head off. So I would imaging you can make it open the boot lid from the level, just set the pressure to the correct level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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