Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1091204207562075&id=100000175190029 link to a video of my car with springs on :) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC can't see it mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWhiteZetecS Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 https://youtu.be/uHL_kMoUPNs Here you go, this one should work ;) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 can't see it mate SNAP! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1995 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 https://youtu.be/uHL_kMoUPNs Here you go, this one should work ;) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Cant wait till my postman arrives now! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillyallan Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Remember to let any garages etc know the boot will auto open like that in case they open in a confined area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWhiteZetecS Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Jep I know mate. I just can't stop opening it with my remote, haha i love it freaking show off for a fiesta :D Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff4155 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 very cool man, now to make it close by itself... how hard is it to close after the istallation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenWhiteZetecS Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 It's not hard at all, but it needs a good push downwards :-) Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tero521 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Massive apologies for this one and for all the members who have put their purchases in, but i've figured out a MUCH cheaper alternative. I've just measured the road diameter of the struts on the Fiesta, with a digital caliper - the diameter is just over 8mm. I've managed to find some "Light load die springs" which are 30mm in length, and have a rod diameter (Rod Dia) of 10mm. These have just been purchased for less that £2, for 2 springs (£1.87 to be exact). When fitting them I will be placing a washer each side of the spring, as this will prevent any damage to the struts/ends. I will also fit an O ring on the bottom side of the spring, which will hold the spring into place. I've attached a photo just to give you an idea of the springs in question. Think i've just saved myself a few quid there ;) Capture.JPG I looked into those kind spring but there was two problems. 1) I didn't find short enough spring with suitable inner diameter. 2) the compressed length. We have less than 10mm. space when boot lid is closed and gas spring is fully compressed. Disclaimer: English is not my native language, so forgive me ;) and please to add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Well I've only paid £1.87 for the springs, so I'll give them a fitting when they are delivered. If they fail, I will seek an alternative type ^_^ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Mines all fitted :) works great and only a 5 minute job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L22EEW Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Mines all fitted :) works great and only a 5 minute job. Any idea what the free length size of the spring is please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Am gonna kill this post man ........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDaveZS125 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Am gonna kill this post man ........... I read this with an Italian accent in my head haha Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Imma gonna kille this-a posta-many! Haha Well Willy stays in London so a guess it would take another day to get up here lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Me in sunny Sussex (Gatwick) :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Me in sunny Sussex (Gatwick) :p A just say London a dont even know Where that is :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Sussex by the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Must get nice weather down there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONDEO TXS 2.2 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Gatwick's a long walk from the sea ! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Just a short drive for me lol! .....yer probs getting great weather .....we got forecast of snow for Tuesday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Mine arrived today and I will be fitting them tomorrow :D **edit** Has somebody made a guide yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 where is the Fricken GUN ICON! -_- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paramanic Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 a think a started a trend :P haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Mine arrived today and I will be fitting them tomorrow :D **edit** Has somebody made a guide yet? They don't need a guide :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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