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| sj914 |
  Aug 20 2003, 04:39 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053  |
I have noticed that the passenger side trunk hinge pivot bracket is always the first to break. Anyone know why this is. Since the battery is below the level of the pivot bracket.
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| ArtechnikA |
Aug 20 2003, 04:50 PM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(sj914 @ Aug 20 2003, 02:39 PM) I have noticed that the passenger side trunk hinge pivot bracket is always the first to break. Anyone know why this is. Since the battery is below the level of the pivot bracket. batteries emit acid-laden fumes in operation - that's one thought ... and on my car, the oil tank on the other side may add a bit of prevention :-) ... |
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| SirAndy |
Aug 20 2003, 04:53 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,625 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(sj914 @ Aug 20 2003, 03:39 PM) I have noticed that the passenger side trunk hinge pivot bracket is always the first to break. Anyone know why this is. Since the battery is below the level of the pivot bracket. because you're right handed and you pull harder on the passenger side when opening the trunk? just a guess (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| sj914 |
Aug 20 2003, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 805 Joined: 20-August 03 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 1,053 |
LOL, actually I'm left handed and I pull harder on my left.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Aug 20 2003, 05:48 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I've had two break. both on the drivers side. I'm right handed.
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| Nemo914 |
Aug 20 2003, 07:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 11-July 03 From: Cape Cod, MA Member No.: 902 |
Speaking of rear trunks, mine doesn't have much "oomph" and only stays open about half way. When it was new, it would pop full up. Is there any way to increase the tension so it opens correctly? I couldn't figure out a way looking in at the tension bars.
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| boxstr |
Aug 20 2003, 09:58 PM
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MEMBER:PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGION Group: Members Posts: 7,522 Joined: 25-December 02 From: OREGON Member No.: 12 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You can remove the tension rods completely and add the CAMP 914 rear trunk shox kit. The you won't have to worry about the hinges having to much tension on them and breaking, unless they are allready about to break, I would spray a lubracant on them to be safe.
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| 914Timo |
Aug 21 2003, 02:15 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
Mine was both broken. I did new ones from thicker metal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
All I can say about Craig´s kit is, that it is wondeful !!! Highly recommended. I am very happy with it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif) |
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| ninefourteener |
Aug 21 2003, 01:20 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Maybe has something to do with body flex???
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