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matthui95 03-15-2015 06:15 AM

Automatic Trunk Opener?
 
As we know, if you use the trunk release button (at least on the limited BRZ, not sure about other cars) to open the trunk, all it does is it releases the trunk ever so slightly so you can pull it up the rest of the way to open it fully.

With some cars, any trunk button you press opens the trunk completely, all the way. Although it's an unnecessary luxury, this is something that I feel the need to have. I hate having to pull the trunk door up.

Is there any way I can get this done?:thanks:

AustinG 03-15-2015 07:15 PM

I imagine just installing some more powerful pistons will do the trick. You can get them decently cheap online. I'm not sure what the strength on the factory ones are though. If you try it out, make sure to post your results!

wbradley 03-15-2015 08:27 PM

BTW, not really a luxury, just how the product was designed.

brandonblt2 03-15-2015 09:19 PM

remove the wing, on the brz premium it pops open more

AustinG 03-15-2015 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by brandonblt2 (Post 2170315)
remove the wing, on the brz premium it pops open more


On my wingless 2015 FR-S, it just cracks open like the OP's.

Ultramaroon 03-15-2015 10:23 PM

Not going to happen. The geometry of the hinges is such that no matter how much force is applied at those struts, they won't push open the trunk.

shiumai 03-15-2015 10:53 PM

Put your mother in law in the trunk. She'll push it open when you pop it.

Gunman 03-15-2015 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon (Post 2170370)
Not going to happen. The geometry of the hinges is such that no matter how much force is applied at those struts, they won't push open the trunk.

Yeah, you would have to alter the gas spring mounts, to get a different motion/mechanical advantage.

AustinG 03-16-2015 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 2170421)
Yeah, you would have to alter the gas spring mounts, to get a different motion/mechanical advantage.

At that point, might as well install some linear actuators and give it a motorized open/close action. :bonk:

matthui95 03-16-2015 12:08 AM

Looks like I'm just going to have to hire someone to stand by my car at all times to open and close the trunk for me ..

veck 03-16-2015 12:13 AM

You could put in some spring somewhere that will push the trunk when you open it. It will help give momentum. Or some strong magnets of the same pole?

Grymm86 03-18-2015 04:18 PM

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veck 03-18-2015 09:34 PM

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