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Topic #31875 21 posts Started by lagos
lagos
#1
i noticed that my trunk release dosnt work as well with the extra weight of the spoiler blocks. ill pop the trunk from inside the car, only to find it still locked, cause it couldnt pop up enough. i have to get out the key and turn it as i pull up the hatch with my other hand. is anyone else having the same problem? did they do anything different with the trunk release on a real gtfour?

This post has been edited by lagos: Dec 20, 2005 - 12:37 AM
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Jaws4God
#2
I don't have the blocks but i have a bigger spoiler.. mine still pops fine but its harder to lift up and it will shut harder.. Not sure how mine will compare with the blocks but it sounds like you have a lock problem...
~Daniel~ No Longer Celica Owner.. moved on to a 03 WRX-EJ207
Batman722
#3
after a while of pondering almost the same thing, I realized the center of gravity back there is different because the spoiler is pointer more towards the front of the car, rather than more weight towards the rear. The blocks themselves don't weigh much al all.

my manual release still works fine, it might be a bit harder to pull, not sure. I did notice that my remote popper doesn't work like it used to though. I believe the 205s have stronger struts in the back.

my solution, new or stronger struts I guess...I don't know
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
lagos
#4
hmm dont think the strits would fix it it. it goes up and stays up fine.... the problem seems to be with the latch. its as iff whatever spring is used to pop the trunk up, cant handle the weight of the spoiler. so it pops and that locks itself right away. i get out of the car and try to pull up on the trunk and its locked
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Batman722
#5
try some WD40 on it
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lagos
#6
yeah i was kind of starting to think the same thing... maybe mine is just sticking.
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95CelicaST
#8
What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?
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WannabeGT4
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 11:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback]
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What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?


next to the fuel lid release.

edit: beside the seat.

This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Dec 22, 2005 - 4:26 PM
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jgreening
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 11:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback]
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What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?


I remember thinking something similar when I heard we had cup holders....lol.
QUOTE(lagos @ Jul 10, 2006 - 1:55 PM) [snapback]454118[/snapback]i know your trying to do the right thing for your motor, but this is one of those times where you should just trust the guys who have had their swaps for a while and have done a ton of research into this.
Celicav
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback]
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What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?



Maybe this release does not exist on an ST?
gt_driFFter
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QUOTE(Celicav @ Dec 22, 2005 - 5:36 PM) [snapback]370148[/snapback]
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback]
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What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?



Maybe this release does not exist on an ST?


It most certainly does.

-Josh
Batman722
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QUOTE(Celicav @ Dec 22, 2005 - 5:36 PM) [snapback]370148[/snapback]
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QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback]
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What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?



Maybe this release does not exist on an ST?

How do you open your fuel door to put gas in ? The lever is right next to it. I have a remote trunk popper added to my alarm. There is a how-to on how to install it in the sticky at the top of the forum.
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
JoKeRkId613
#14
yea, the st has a trunk release. i have factory 2 post spoiler with the led brake light and it weighs a bit and it wont pop enough and when i go back there, it's locked. but then again, i also have a crappy strut. so i need new struts because the trunk comes back down sometimes... not safe for ur head.
dustin15brown
#15
mine worked fine when i had the supra spoiler on and it sits higher and weighs more than the blocks..... now my hatch is really light without it
95CelicaST
#16
Yeah, I only have a gas door lever, nothing else. I will go and take a picture. I have no hatch pop inside.
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
vangSTa_celica
#17
^ I'll bet yours is snapped off. Mine eventually snapped off.
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Batman722
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Yeah, I only have a gas door lever, nothing else. I will go and take a picture. I have no hatch pop inside.



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^ I'll bet yours is snapped off. Mine eventually snapped off.

I have a set of the levers and cables FS if either of you want them wink.gif *perfect condition* biggrin.gif
my st205 swapandour Beams swap
95CelicaST
#19
does someone want to go take a picture of theirs, so I may compare
1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of moneyI'm not really an asshole, but I play one on the internet.**** Photobucket
vangSTa_celica
#20
I don't have the Celi anymore, but thanks for the offer Dustin.
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95CelicaST
#21
I think you mean MINT CONDITION!!!!!!! Dustin
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