deanoo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hi has anybody upgraded there boot lid to open automatically when you activate the key remote boot switch? What gas struts or springs have you used/installed to automatically open the boot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have looked into it but for the Mk3 the boot lid is far to heavy , and needs to be at least half way open before the struts take over. I did enquire , and i would need at least double the pressure struts and kicker springs , but they said i would also need a damping as well as damage would be caused , when it flung open. So i searched for electric actuators but could not find any. So i guess it would have to be a custom job costing alot of money and not worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I have looked into it but for the Mk3 the boot lid is far to heavy , and needs to be at least half way open before the struts take over. I did enquire , and i would need at least double the pressure struts and kicker springs , but they said i would also need a damping as well as damage would be caused , when it flung open. So i searched for electric actuators but could not find any. So i guess it would have to be a custom job costing alot of money and not worth it. Don't suppose you've ever looked into this for the mk7 fiesta? lol :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Don't suppose you've ever looked into this for the mk7 fiesta? lol :P you could try some Mk3 mondeo struts or focus struts on the fiesta they may fit the same locations. we looked in to this before and like preee has said already the strut manufacturing companys say its too risky and would travel at too high of speed which could snap the hinges or break a jaw of a person walking past if the button was pressed at the time lol however ive found some videos on the tube that seem to run smoothly without any sudden jerk or high speed.iv e tried to make contact with the uploaders of the videos but no response recieved from any of them. here are the videos: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Don't suppose you've ever looked into this for the mk7 fiesta? lol :P Lol no i haven't , how far does the Fiesta boot need to be open before the struts take over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 The Problem at least with the MK3 is that there is only about 1 inch of crompression space for the spring on the OEM struts , if you notice on the last two videos how when opened they jerk the hinges , this would eventually cause a fail in the hinge or the struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Stop being lazy and just lift it ya self lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Stop being lazy and just lift it ya self lol Lmao those things are heavy i'm getting old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foci_st3 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 We need a Sub forum for the mk3 modifications people wanna do, I've got a few ideas I'm waiting till the new year for as parts are not available yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitmonster Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My concern with a self-opening hatchback is if you have to open it in a garage with a low roof. When done with your own hands you can raise to to the correct height, and auto system might push your hatch into the roof of the garage. So some kind of manual over ride may be necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My concern with a self-opening hatchback is if you have to open it in a garage with a low roof. When done with your own hands you can raise to to the correct height, and auto system might push your hatch into the roof of the garage. So some kind of manual over ride may be necessary? Hang a set of Furry Dice from the rear wiper to protect the boot panel on impact :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preee Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 My concern a self-opening hatchback is if you have to open it in a garage with a low roof. When done with your own hands you can raise to to the correct height, and auto system might push your hatch into the roof of the garage. Good So some kind of manual over ride may be necessary? Good point i have done this with my Sons car ....ops , it scratched the boot lid , thankfully it was not mine. But the idea would be great if the wife had given you loads of ear muching around the shops , wait for her to stand close and press the open button. new idea for Launch control haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011fiesta Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 the strut manufacturing companys say its too risky and would travel at too high of speed which could snap the hinges or break a jaw of a person walking past if the button was pressed at the time lol the idea would be great if the wife had given you loads of ear muching around the shops , wait for her to stand close and press the open button. new idea for Launch control haha haha, brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'd still say electric actuators. Something like this would be the option. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRIVE-SYSTEM-EUROPE-STANDARD-ELECTRIC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-DSZY1-24-10-A-050-IP65-/190755167307?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item2c69e4dc4b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I'd still say electric actuators. Something like this would be the option. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DRIVE-SYSTEM-EUROPE-STANDARD-ELECTRIC-LINEAR-ACTUATOR-DSZY1-24-10-A-050-IP65-/190755167307?pt=UK_BOI_Industrial_Automation_Control_ET&hash=item2c69e4dc4b Sweeeet Would one fit, Easy to connect relay to boot latch to power the motor etc. Great if one fitted snug without cutting, but then its motorised close aswell so manual close would break the gear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanoo Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Thanks for your replies, since I have had time off over Christmas I been watching too much Westcoast Customs and then looking at my Focus on the drive. I think I will look at doing the auto boot opener in the future; I have just purchased a rear view camera from eBay so that should keep me busy for a while. I did find a video on youtube where the guy fitted new struts for the boot to auto open and they were quite cheap but the boot is a lot smaller on the 1 series BMW. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 There would be the need to fit a dash switch or a seperate remote relay of some sort. They need to have a maximum and minimum position setting so as to be tuneable and not result in a strained mechanism or snapped brackets. I have seen it done on programmes such as Monster Garage and Custom My Ride so the application is sound. Monster Garage season 2 episode 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 I been watching too much Westcoast Customs and then looking at my Focus on the drive. I started out the same way lol that show should come with a warning may give you extreme inspiration I mean look at this, after watching Pimp My Ride for 6 months back in 2005 Now its too much West Coast Customs and Gas Monkey on Discovery Channel Somebody please climb on my roof and take down the Sky satelite dish lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanoo Posted December 30, 2012 Author Share Posted December 30, 2012 Is that you Lenny in picture nine? with the ladies............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Well neither of them is his wife put it that way. No wonder he bans her from the forum :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Is that you Lenny in picture nine? with the ladies............. Lol no im 20years younger than that That picture is part of an advertisment that either renault or nissan createdand intended to air on television but never got that far because ford sued them, I think it may be on Tube though. I cant remember if it was nissan or renault but their the same company since 2010 anyways lol Well neither of them is his wife put it that way. No wonder he bans her from the forum :P Ah she'd be close enough to the dolly bird on the left now.... lol when she gets her own IP address she can log on as much as she wants, but not on my ip lol i dont want to be blocked too. http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/user/26540-vickic/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 There would be the need to fit a dash switch or a seperate remote relay of some sort. They need to have a maximum and minimum position setting so as to be tuneable and not result in a strained mechanism or snapped brackets. I have seen it done on programmes such as Monster Garage and Custom My Ride so the application is sound. Monster Garage season 2 episode 7 Lol season 2 episode 7 Seriously though it would be nice to have full auto unlock,lift, stop. Then full auto close,shut tight, lock. But could end up costly, although a number of sets could be built after the first was complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitaker123 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOMATIC-OPENING-LIFT-TRUNK-BOOT-KIT-FORD-FIESTA-OVER-2008-MK7-7-5-/231537943661?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_101&hash=item35e8bca46d What about this kit? its for fiesta but it might work for focus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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