C7 Hatchback Opening?
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C7 Hatchback Opening?
Hi Guys, Does anyone know if GM (or aftermarket?) makes struts or an automatic lift mechanism for a 2014 C7 hatchback. The car is amazing but the hatchback design sucks. When I "pop" the trunk, the hatchback only rises about an inch to get my fingers in and manually lift it. you would think that a car of this value and pride in design would lift the hatch automatically? Is this normal or is there something wrong with my struts or ??? Thanks!!
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Hi Guys, Does anyone know if GM (or aftermarket?) makes struts or an automatic lift mechanism for a 2014 C& hatchback. The car is amazing but the hatchback design sucks. When I "pop" the trunk, the hatchback only rises about an inch to get my fingers in and manually lift it. you would think that a car of this value and pride in design would lift the hatch automatically? Is this normal or is there something wrong with my struts or ??? Thanks!!
Now for what ever reason you feel strongly about it they have lead screw motorized openers and closers used on Street Rods. They are usually remotely operated. Looks cool at shows! However I don't believe they actually latch, think they just stay where you set the stops.
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Handle?
Hi, I don't see any handle to help close the hatch...I just grab it by the outside and close firmly??? 2014 C7 Stingray...
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Not sure what is difficult to pull it up from where it unlatches but if you had nitrogen filled struts that raised it all the way up the force to close might mean even having a door open to latch would not be good enough! For 2016 GM finally admitted their memory wire activated latch did not work as designed (at least for many cars) and is going back to a motorized pull down to latch like I had in my C6. Assume the warranty costs with paint cracking from folks pushing to latch and flexing the hatch frame was also part of their motivation! Perhaps struts that fully opened the hatch would be viable with that latching arrangement. They also added curb detection and some other new features.
Now for what ever reason you feel strongly about it they have lead screw motorized openers and closers used on Street Rods. They are usually remotely operated. Looks cool at shows! However I don't believe they actually latch, think they just stay where you set the stops.
Now for what ever reason you feel strongly about it they have lead screw motorized openers and closers used on Street Rods. They are usually remotely operated. Looks cool at shows! However I don't believe they actually latch, think they just stay where you set the stops.
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