Auto Open trunk

[Painkiller89]

Seems the struts that everyone was using does not work anymore? Can someone point me on what i need to buy to get the auto open trunk working? Please let me know.

 

[Wennfred]

Seem to work for me.. search for i1Tesla on YouTube.

 

[Wennfred]

I removed the Red Springs as it could slip and break the rear window.


Fred

 

[Painkiller89]

I removed the Red Springs as it could slip and break the rear window.


Fred

is this what you bought? Beside the struts do i need to buy anything else?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...7bcfef6f3d5a2cc4815882fd4f1727&language=en_US

 

[Wennfred]

Yes those are the right structs.

Uxcell a15061600ux0348 25mm OD 40mm Long Medium Load Stamping Compression Mold Die Spring Red, Electric Part https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013G5MHHE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jeO-CbACNZQR4

 

[Painkiller89]

Yes those are the right structs.

Uxcell a15061600ux0348 25mm OD 40mm Long Medium Load Stamping Compression Mold Die Spring Red, Electric Part https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013G5MHHE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jeO-CbACNZQR4

You said you removed the springs..So i dont need them correct? I also don't need the washers either. Please let me know.

 

[Wennfred]

You said you removed the springs..So i dont need them correct? I also don't need the washers either. Please let me know.

Yes you need the red springs to get the trunk lid to start moving, once it pops up the structs take over. I didn’t use washers but it does help.

 

[Keelo Watts]

TIP: The trunk is noticeably harder to close with the stronger struts+springs. However, as recommended on another thread, pressing your palm against the license plate to close the trunk helps mitigate this and is a great way to smoothly close the trunk with one fluid, elegant motion and without having to reach way up on the trunk lid or pull down on the inside hand grips and it has the added benefit of not getting fingerprints on the paint!

 

[Radlaw]

New "Auto Trunk Opening Issue": I installed struts with springs and washers as described previously and everything worked perfectly. I then put on a spoiler. Because of the added weight, the trunk only opens 6" or so, probably because of the springs. I need to install stronger struts. Anybody have an idea what size struts I need. The spoiler is not carbon fiber, and since it's installed, I can't weight it. Thoughts?????

 

[Skione65]

New "Auto Trunk Opening Issue": I installed struts with springs and washers as described previously and everything worked perfectly. I then put on a spoiler. Because of the added weight, the trunk only opens 6" or so, probably because of the springs. I need to install stronger struts. Anybody have an idea what size struts I need. The spoiler is not carbon fiber, and since it's installed, I can't weight it. Thoughts?????

@Radlaw,

Which spoiler did you install? CF OEM?

Ski

 

[Radlaw]

@Radlaw,

Which spoiler did you install? CF OEM?

This one: Spoiler, Rear Deck, 17-19, Model 3