How much pop?
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Heel & Toe
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How much pop?
Can someone take a pic of their trunk lid to show how much it pops up when activated. Not sure if my hydrolic arms are worn out. The lid stays up when raised about 80% but doesn't continue by its self to full open.
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
Melting Slicks
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From: jefferson texas
Trunk lid pops up about 2", when raised will stay in the open position until closed. When the button is hit to stow the top, releases but goes no further until manually lifted. Take care!
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Can someone take a pic of their trunk lid to show how much it pops up when activated. Not sure if my hydrolic arms are worn out. The lid stays up when raised about 80% but doesn't continue by its self to full open.
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
The two latches are spring loaded so when the latches disengage, the hatch [ lid] pops up, so you can lift it by hand. The hydraulic cylinders do not have anything to do with the initial pop up function, and are only designed to hold the hatch open after you manually lift it.
Bill aka ET
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From: Pinckney MI
They sell springs that you can put on the trunk latch mechanism to help pop the trunk open further when you hit the button, FWIW. I put one on and now my trunk pops over an inch when I hit the button. Before the spring, I would close the door to help pop it open further like someone else said. But, that isn't always an answer if you want to leave your door open for some reason..
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From: Pinckney MI
A lot of the vendors have them. I'm not sure what the policy is for posting links. But, a quick google of "c5 trunk spring" brought up quite a few results. I'd recommend shopping around a bit, as some definitely have the "corvette tax" priced in. It's just a spring and plastic bumper.. Could probably buy the parts at a hardware store for a couple bucks..
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Can someone take a pic of their trunk lid to show how much it pops up when activated. Not sure if my hydrolic arms are worn out. The lid stays up when raised about 80% but doesn't continue by its self to full open.
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
Also not sure how far up my waterfall can be and hold its self up. I have to raise it until it stops.
Thanks for any post
Drifting
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The Z06 on the other hand is absolutely pitiful, you can barely tell anything has even happened unless a door is shut. I'll definitely be trying the spring Evil-Twin posted the link to.
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[QUOTE=Evil-Twin;1593829526]15 dollars from a forum vendor
https://www.corvettemods.com/C5-C6-C...st_p_4978.html
Bill aka ET
[/QUOTE
Best after market gizmo I've spent money on!
https://www.corvettemods.com/C5-C6-C...st_p_4978.html
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[/QUOTEBest after market gizmo I've spent money on!
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https://www.corvettemods.com/C5-C6-C...st_p_4978.html
These work great.
Why not simply go to Home Depot and buy such a spring? That's what I did, it cost about 10 cents.
About a 5/8 inch coil 1.5-2.0 inches long.
These work great.
Why not simply go to Home Depot and buy such a spring? That's what I did, it cost about 10 cents.
About a 5/8 inch coil 1.5-2.0 inches long.
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https://www.corvettemods.com/C5-C6-C...st_p_4978.html
These work great.
Why not simply go to Home Depot and buy such a spring? That's what I did, it cost about 10 cents.
About a 5/8 inch coil 1.5-2.0 inches long.
These work great.
Why not simply go to Home Depot and buy such a spring? That's what I did, it cost about 10 cents.
About a 5/8 inch coil 1.5-2.0 inches long.
