No changes to the latch. The lid still pops normally, and the springs in the bumpers still provide a fair bit of force to stop rattles.
The lid will unlatch normally even with the spring bumpers completely removed.
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No changes to the latch. The lid still pops normally, and the springs in the bumpers still provide a fair bit of force to stop rattles.
The lid will unlatch normally even with the spring bumpers completely removed.
WileyTheMan
Peanut Gallery Member
When I took delivery, they closed my trunk using their forearm. I've been doing this ever since.
davedavedave
Member
Here's another idea - this guy changed out the struts:
Related - the I1Tesla guy (sorry, forgot his name) changed the frunk struts so the frunk opens up automagically when you use the app or the screen:
I bought the frunk struts but haven't had time to install and test them out...
Cheers!
Related - the I1Tesla guy (sorry, forgot his name) changed the frunk struts so the frunk opens up automagically when you use the app or the screen:
I bought the frunk struts but haven't had time to install and test them out...
Cheers!
As someone who used to be big into detailing and prefers black cars....with even the slightest amount of dirt/grime on the paint....even the slightest rub of your fingers will introduce micro scratches. Some people might not notice or even care about it....some will. I’ve even trained my daughters to not close my doors by touching the paint
The other thing that could be done is to install small strip or square of PPF in the area under the license plate to push down on....and after a while if it gets scratched....pull it off and install another one. You can buy it pretty cheap or even get a scrap from a PPF installer. I might go this route...what’s the worst that can happen....I don’t like it and just take it off.
T34ME
Active Member
I never stated that I couldn't close the trunk with the RPM tailgate with one hand. I choose not to due to reasons that I mentioned in my earlier post mainly the screws at the bottom of the license plate.
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laudbrian
Member
I always close my trunk from the license plate but sometimes it's pretty dirty. So the RPM tailgate closing option piqued my interest and I discovered a clear, cheaper option, with decent reviews on Amz for $9.99. What the heck, worth a shot.....
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Right. If you look back at my post again you'll see I didn't mention the hinges at all. I'm weary of anything that could affect the strut hydraulics, which lubrication of the strut shaft could do, especially not knowing how they perform in the cold. But I've had the rear hatch of a car fall on my head due to a strut failure, so a trunk that wants to stay open is fine by me. Please let us know how it works as we get into the winter.
Saw that too when I was poking around the internet for options. I'm surprised there aren't more things like this - what kind of uncivilized world do people exist in?!? LOL
Please post pics once you get it and have it mounted. Thanks
laudbrian
Member
Last night I finally got to spend some time looking things over, doing the full initial vehicle inspection (a week late, but found zero issues), and doing some poking and prodding.
Like with my last car (bought in 2001), there is more than enough momentum from pulling on either of the inside handles built into the trunk lid to get the trunk to fully close without having to touch the outside. Am I just lucky it's sufficiently lubbed?
Like with my last car (bought in 2001), there is more than enough momentum from pulling on either of the inside handles built into the trunk lid to get the trunk to fully close without having to touch the outside. Am I just lucky it's sufficiently lubbed?
buyehara
Member
Yes, I agree about the frunk, I always feel like I may permanently distort the frunk cover so I always press lightly till it "clicks". I'm so used to just dropping the hood cover like my G35.
Regarding our trunk I don't really have an issue with closing it. We picked up our M3 last month in August so I don't know if they reduced the resistance or the spring tension. I won't cut springs though, can't revert back to the original design!
Regarding our trunk I don't really have an issue with closing it. We picked up our M3 last month in August so I don't know if they reduced the resistance or the spring tension. I won't cut springs though, can't revert back to the original design!
Can anybody use a modeling clay before and after the spring cut mod.
Lay the clay on the lip where trunk lid approaches when banged (the place where you should never leave fingers when closing).
Those springs should stop lid from ever touching the other painted part.
Also apply 90kg (big human) of even pressure on the trunk and observe the gap between trunk lid and vehicle panel edge.
Minimum distance left on the clay should not be less than 2-3mm (as with time and climate conditions, that will shrink)
Lay the clay on the lip where trunk lid approaches when banged (the place where you should never leave fingers when closing).
Those springs should stop lid from ever touching the other painted part.
Also apply 90kg (big human) of even pressure on the trunk and observe the gap between trunk lid and vehicle panel edge.
Minimum distance left on the clay should not be less than 2-3mm (as with time and climate conditions, that will shrink)
laudbrian
Member
Here is a short video and attached a few pics. Doesn't stick out too bad and it's been a week and I have forgotten it's even on there. Covers the Model 3 lettering of the factory chrome license plate holder but doesn't bother me and ease of use is good and it's comfortable to the hand when is use. For $9.99 I think it's a winner.
There is a little hole on the Tuf Grip if you can see it on the lip from my pics or vid. You might be able to attach some twine or durable string through the hole on the Tuf Grip (like a knot of a hoodie string) and route the string/twine through the screw holes behind the license plate so the twine or string is inside the trunk and will dangle down for her to pull down the trunk to close when the trunk is opened.
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omgwtfbyobbq
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FWIW, I would postpone cutting the spring. After four months I can close my 3's trunk with a finger and minimal force as opposed to needing my whole hand and moderate force when it was new.
voip-ninja
Give me some sugar baby
The "perfect" method for closing the factory new Model 3 trunk is quite easy and doesn't require any strength.
1. Start closing by grabbing the handle inside of the trunk lid and start moving the trunk down.
2. Once you are past the pivot point, relocate this hand and position it on the rear license plate frame/bracket.
3. Execute a firm push down and the trunk will close and latch.
It doesn't require any real strength to do, and for step 3 my 4 year old is definitely strong enough to do it. Doing it this way also means you never come into contact with the car's paint, so you're not going to scuff it up by repeatedly putting your hand on the trunk deck.
Cutting springs and messing with factory parts? Uh, no.
1. Start closing by grabbing the handle inside of the trunk lid and start moving the trunk down.
2. Once you are past the pivot point, relocate this hand and position it on the rear license plate frame/bracket.
3. Execute a firm push down and the trunk will close and latch.
It doesn't require any real strength to do, and for step 3 my 4 year old is definitely strong enough to do it. Doing it this way also means you never come into contact with the car's paint, so you're not going to scuff it up by repeatedly putting your hand on the trunk deck.
Cutting springs and messing with factory parts? Uh, no.
Even with the springs / bumpers completely removed the trunk lid didn't contact the bumper on our car.
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