 Coupe trunk modification, Can it be done |
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 May 12, 2010 - 12:01 AM
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The thing i hate most about the coupe is the trunk with the old school trunk struts. I really like the new cars now with the trunks that use mechanics rather than hydraulics to lift the trunk. here is an example, its an accord.
 has anyone tried modifying the trunk to use this kinda mechanism? |
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May 12, 2010 - 5:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '04 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
you would need to get appropriate hinges and weld or bolt them somewhere inside trunk area and completely eliminate stock hinges.
There is a system offered by company called autoloc. Pretty sure its spring loaded. There is also a universal trunk set for hondas that opens up and slightly back and operates based on a shock/strut system. -------------------- Captain Pessimist
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May 13, 2010 - 4:18 AM
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i think the dampers look better.
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May 14, 2010 - 8:59 AM
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QUOTE (yarik83 @ May 12, 2010 - 12:49 AM)  you would need to get appropriate hinges and weld or bolt them somewhere inside trunk area and completely eliminate stock hinges. There is a system offered by company called autoloc. Pretty sure its spring loaded. There is also a universal trunk set for hondas that opens up and slightly back and operates based on a shock/strut system. i checked out there website and i cant really tell how the springs or whatever system they have works. seems like its just a replacement of the hinge. QUOTE (trdproven @ May 12, 2010 - 11:18 PM) i think the dampers look better. its not really looks that i dont like. it just seems you get alot more resistance opening and closing with dampers. its kinda the only thing that makes the car feel older model. well, in my opinion anyway. |
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May 14, 2010 - 11:33 AM
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Maybe if you replace them with new ones it will be smoother, i know mine are shot and don't even pop up anymore when i pull the lever anymore, im planning on replacing them too because i hate how its not smooth
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May 14, 2010 - 5:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '08 From Hawaii Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
QUOTE (EKAn @ May 14, 2010 - 6:33 AM) Maybe if you replace them with new ones it will be smoother, i know mine are shot and don't even pop up anymore when i pull the lever anymore, im planning on replacing them too because i hate how its not smooth actually mine were shot too. replaced them about a month ago. i got mine from amazon for pretty cheap if your in the market for some. before i replaced them it would be so hard to open it, now that they are new they just pop right up but now its hard to close. you just cant win with these. |
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