ebay heavy duty hatch strut review
#21
I don't think the struts will fix your problem. These will hold it up once you have it up about half way though. It will actually lift it up for you once you are about half way up. I don't think the struts have much power to lift the hatch at the angle of the hatch during almost closed times. I still have to lift up on mine while I push the button, but I have a wing so if yours is a spoiler, yours is probably lighter in weight and you might not need to do the lift thing while pushing the button.
#23
bought one too! If anyone want one, here is the seller ebay store:
http://shop.ebay.com/invotekken/m.ht..._from=&_ipg=25
I have an aftermarket Stillen V1 spoiler and every time I press the button on the remote to pop the trunk, it wont open all the way. I would have to press the button on the trunk again while using the other hand to move the hatch up.. Very annoying. Hopefully this will fix the problem.
http://shop.ebay.com/invotekken/m.ht..._from=&_ipg=25
I have an aftermarket Stillen V1 spoiler and every time I press the button on the remote to pop the trunk, it wont open all the way. I would have to press the button on the trunk again while using the other hand to move the hatch up.. Very annoying. Hopefully this will fix the problem.
Also - those that bought ebay ones - post up in a yr and let us know if they last...I would like to know as well.
#24
#25
Penny trick.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ening-fix.html
Basically the strut isn't what pops the hatch up when you push the button, the springs are. With the pennies installed, it helps the springs. But you never know, the struts may do the trick by helping the springs a little.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ening-fix.html
Basically the strut isn't what pops the hatch up when you push the button, the springs are. With the pennies installed, it helps the springs. But you never know, the struts may do the trick by helping the springs a little.
#26
#27
bought one too! If anyone want one, here is the seller ebay store:
http://shop.ebay.com/invotekken/m.ht..._from=&_ipg=25
I have an aftermarket Stillen V1 spoiler and every time I press the button on the remote to pop the trunk, it wont open all the way. I would have to press the button on the trunk again while using the other hand to move the hatch up.. Very annoying. Hopefully this will fix the problem.
http://shop.ebay.com/invotekken/m.ht..._from=&_ipg=25
I have an aftermarket Stillen V1 spoiler and every time I press the button on the remote to pop the trunk, it wont open all the way. I would have to press the button on the trunk again while using the other hand to move the hatch up.. Very annoying. Hopefully this will fix the problem.
#28
Penny trick.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ening-fix.html
Basically the strut isn't what pops the hatch up when you push the button, the springs are. With the pennies installed, it helps the springs. But you never know, the struts may do the trick by helping the springs a little.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ening-fix.html
Basically the strut isn't what pops the hatch up when you push the button, the springs are. With the pennies installed, it helps the springs. But you never know, the struts may do the trick by helping the springs a little.
#34
Anyone have the highest stage struts from 350zhatchshocksandmore.com? I only ask because even though the struts aren't designed to pop the hatch, with a strong enough strut, it could help the springs pop them. In theory...
#35
not sure, but i dont think it'll work due to the angle of the shocks when the hatch is closed.
#36
I emailed 350zhatchshocksandmore.com about the highest stage struts maybe helping to pop the hatch and after a couple emails back and forth, got some interesting info to share. They said that with a stock hatch, their stage 3 struts would pop up the hatch even if the penny trick isn't working. That's good news for the guys with a stock hatch. He also mentioned that his stage 4 would pretty much lift up a hatch with the GTC 300 wing after it was lifted up just a few inches. He said they are also working on a set of struts/shocks for carbon fiber hatches if I was using one. Doesn't do me any good since I don't plan on going wingless, but someone might need a set for their carbon hatch.
#39
I bought the invotekken ebay ones too and they work great. unfortunately the penny mod did not fix the initial pop up part .. disappointing! I don't want to spend another 40$ just for that. not a big deal, at least my hatch stays up on its own now.
#40
Last edited by ZRated67; 02-23-2010 at 12:01 PM.