Trunk Lid
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From: Annandale VA
Trunk Lid
I'm new to the C5 group with my 02 Z06 I recently picked up. My question is: Should the trunk lid pop up when the trunk release is hit? Mine barely opens about a 1/4 inch and I need to get my fingers under it. Should it pop wide open?
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
One of our posters here has made up a kit to overcome the problem. It is a spring that mounts near the latching mechanism. It works great and is really cheap. Do a search on trunk popper..... It rakes about a minute to install,
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I have an 03 Zed06
I have an 03 Zed06, it is the exact same way....I think its safe to say that this is completely normal. Mine only has 15,000 and does the same thing...Here is part of the reason it does this: The corvette's cabin is extremely air tight so it doesn't really just float open like some of GM's other cars or like most other company's cars.
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
Last edited by PerrinPhantomZ06; Sep 14, 2007 at 09:16 AM.
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As stated above, if you don't want to add the spring, apply WD-40 to all the hinge points. Another adjustment is the two rubber strikers at each rear corner of the trunk. Turn these counter-clockwise 1/2 turn at a time to raise them slightly. Don't go too far or they will throw the alignment of the trunk off.
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I'm new to the C5 group with my 02 Z06 I recently picked up. My question is: Should the trunk lid pop up when the trunk release is hit? Mine barely opens about a 1/4 inch and I need to get my fingers under it. Should it pop wide open?
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
White lithium grease in a spray can sprayed in/on joints and latches worked for me
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From: oviedo florida
I have an 03 Zed06, it is the exact same way....I think its safe to say that this is completely normal. Mine only has 15,000 and does the same thing...Here is part of the reason it does this: The corvette's cabin is extremely air tight so it doesn't really just float open like some of GM's other cars or like most other company's cars.
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
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I'm new to the C5 group with my 02 Z06 I recently picked up. My question is: Should the trunk lid pop up when the trunk release is hit? Mine barely opens about a 1/4 inch and I need to get my fingers under it. Should it pop wide open?
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
Hinges seem to work OK, I'm thinking the strut(s) are weak but the car only has 21K on it.
Thanks
to factory height.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Here ya' go..
www.C5trunkpopper.com
www.C5trunkpopper.com
For great product.
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
I have an 03 Zed06, it is the exact same way....I think its safe to say that this is completely normal. Mine only has 15,000 and does the same thing...Here is part of the reason it does this: The corvette's cabin is extremely air tight so it doesn't really just float open like some of GM's other cars or like most other company's cars.
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
I like this feature it makes me believe they actually put some thought into the design of this car
Plain and simple don't waste your money on struts its normal.
Oh yeah and I would'nt use any Wd-40 because it will actually cause the struts to wear/dry out faster. Use silicone spray if you must...I stay away from this stuff unless it is truely necessary
I have also installed the trunk popper spring and think it is a great product.
