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Boot pop mod - advice
« on: December 12, 2011, 02:27:39 pm »
It looks like I need to replace the tailgate struts.

Before I replace with normal parts, I was wondering if any of you guys with the boot poppping kit can confirm whether it's better than standard?

I get the impression it's fairly unreliable - is that right?

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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2011, 02:41:58 pm »
Mine worked about 98% of the time. But, it does make the boot quite stiff to shut.
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2011, 02:56:03 pm »
Cheers.

The times it didn't work, could you just open it manually all the same? And was it mainly under certain conditions it wouldn't work, such as cold temperatures?
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #3 on: December 12, 2011, 03:54:48 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on December 12, 2011, 02:41:58 pm
Mine worked about 98% of the time. But, it does make the boot quite stiff to shut.

x2 Generally when cold you will have problems with opening, but no big deal just a light pull on the lid and away you go  :happy2:

Worth it IMO, have two year old so comes in handy
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #4 on: December 12, 2011, 04:00:31 pm »
Nice, so the consensus is to go for it?

Anyone had luck chinning a passer by yet?  :innocent:
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #5 on: December 12, 2011, 04:34:26 pm »
mine never works.  you guys using the scirocco bump stops?  have you puts loads of pressure on them?
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #6 on: December 12, 2011, 05:05:06 pm »
Quote from: daveangel on December 12, 2011, 04:34:26 pm
mine never works.  you guys using the scirocco bump stops?  have you puts loads of pressure on them?

This may be a really silly question but...You have had it coded right?  if you have apologies  :wink:
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #7 on: December 12, 2011, 05:19:51 pm »
As far as I know the coding only pops the lock which works everytime. But the struts don't have enough to start the movement. Second time usually works if you try again straight away?
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #8 on: December 12, 2011, 05:53:55 pm »
Quote from: daveangel on December 12, 2011, 05:19:51 pm
As far as I know the coding only pops the lock which works everytime. But the struts don't have enough to start the movement. Second time usually works if you try again straight away?

Exactly sane as mine, only works the second time! I fitted this 3 months ago (brand new genine parts from stealers) and has barely worked the first time you pop.  :sad1:
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #9 on: December 12, 2011, 06:01:45 pm »
Have you tried adjusting the rocco sprung bumpers?
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2011, 07:40:14 pm »
Does anyone know the part numbers of the new bits that need fitting?
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #12 on: December 14, 2011, 01:17:23 pm »
Just ordered the whole kit from a Skoda dealer on eBay, got some extra little bits I need for other things at the same time  :party:
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #13 on: December 14, 2011, 01:25:03 pm »
Can you direct me to the skoda dealer on ebay, as i would like to order these items also, Thanks  :happy2:
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Re: Boot pop mod - advice
« Reply #14 on: December 14, 2011, 01:30:29 pm »
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