Post by: spicypixel on October 21, 2017, 10:43:28 am
What's the latest way to do this mod on a mk5? Has the cold reliability improved yet or just a summer time mod?
Post by: r5gtt on October 21, 2017, 10:47:08 am
Post by: spicypixel on October 21, 2017, 11:08:24 am
Post by: jason_rmh on October 21, 2017, 11:11:47 am
In winter the boot pops but need to be manually nudged to lift open.
Still don't need to use the boot handle, just a quick nudge with your finger on lip of boot which is still useful if you have your hands full.
In summer it works fine.
Jas
Post by: spicypixel on October 21, 2017, 12:44:24 pm
2x Skoda Fabia Gas Struts 6Y0 827 550 C
2x Scirocco (sprung) Pump stops 1K8 827 761 D.
2x Seat Leon Ball pins 1J6 827 439 A
Post by: r5gtt on October 21, 2017, 01:13:10 pm
Yeah had a feeling it's quite unreliable and that would likely get more annoying expecting it to work and failing... MhmmIt won't fail but not a great mod although it does pop and I don't need to touch that dirty badge lol
Problem I have is pushing the boot back down as it is difficult
Fc** me all these meds making me type weird words and sounds so stupid even to me 😂😂😂
Post by: Christiank on October 21, 2017, 01:28:14 pm
I like it alot! :)
Post by: spicypixel on October 21, 2017, 01:40:13 pm
Also had mine for a good time now.. Mine never had any problem, not even when it's cold outside.Same list of parts as above or did you get something different?
I like it alot! :)
Post by: Christiank on October 21, 2017, 02:57:06 pm
Mine from FEBI stil looks like new and opens op every single time it should.
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 21, 2017, 08:47:20 pm
After properly setting the adjustable stop bumpers...it only opens completely when sitting out in the Sun or being very hot. I don't mind having to add a slight tug on the hatch the rest of the time because as mentioned...do not need to handle the latch, as can be done at the edge of the hatch instead. I've had to replace the bump stops as both of the inner springs broke last year.
Post by: r5gtt on October 22, 2017, 02:00:35 am
Also had mine for a good time now.. Mine never had any problem, not even when it's cold outside.Maybe the febi struts are stronger hence you don't have issues with opening :thinking:
I like it alot! :)
Post by: spicypixel on October 22, 2017, 01:14:19 pm
Post by: r5gtt on October 22, 2017, 04:19:10 pm
Thanks to Chris for the info :smiley:
Post by: Christiank on October 22, 2017, 06:21:10 pm
They have new seen all sorts of wheather, and even stayed 2 days lifted with out making any noise when I closed the tailgate after the 2 days. Don't think genuine VAG struts would have closed without noise after staying up for 2 days hehe.
Post by: ROH ECHT on October 22, 2017, 07:19:38 pm
Post by: r5gtt on October 22, 2017, 08:40:36 pm
I'm picky when it comes to parting out stuff for my car. I bought the FEBI ones since some guys told me the genuine Skoda ones rust to quickly. They didn't tell me that the FEBI ones are better or anything else - I just bought them since these was the ones I could get my hands on fastest :evilgrin:thats awesome bud thanks for the info and will be next on me shopping list :happy2:
They have new seen all sorts of wheather, and even stayed 2 days lifted with out making any noise when I closed the tailgate after the 2 days. Don't think genuine VAG struts would have closed without noise after staying up for 2 days hehe.
Post by: Christiank on October 22, 2017, 09:42:00 pm
I'm picky when it comes to parting out stuff for my car. I bought the FEBI ones since some guys told me the genuine Skoda ones rust to quickly. They didn't tell me that the FEBI ones are better or anything else - I just bought them since these was the ones I could get my hands on fastest :evilgrin:thats awesome bud thanks for the info and will be next on me shopping list :happy2:
They have new seen all sorts of wheather, and even stayed 2 days lifted with out making any noise when I closed the tailgate after the 2 days. Don't think genuine VAG struts would have closed without noise after staying up for 2 days hehe.
Jesus christ with spelling mistakes on that last post :pomppomp: - Well as every here already know I'm not from a country that speaks english.. I do speak some "ish" though.. but Danish ;)
No problem mate.. These works on my car - hope it'll be the same on yours :)
Will you confirm if this is the FEBI part number actually on yours? pn: febi 31652
Yes sir, the 31652 is the ones I've got installed on mine :)
Post by: spicypixel on October 22, 2017, 10:16:19 pm
Struts (http://amzn.to/2yZVX0y) - £19.17 x2 = £38.34
Ball Pins (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381516808221) - £9.99 x2 = £19.98
Rocco Stops (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152672683963) - £18.49
Total = £76.81
This isn't good for avoiding impulse buys. Though the price going up compared to before is sad.
Edit: Are the ballpins also known as WHT006580?
Edit2: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/strut-ball-pin-priced-each/wht006580/ seems to think the 1J6 827 439 A were superceded by these...
Post by: MIJ_JAGGER on October 23, 2017, 12:27:41 am
Uh oh it's on Amazon Prime...https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F281908557057
Struts (http://amzn.to/2yZVX0y) - £19.17 x2 = £38.34
Ball Pins (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/381516808221) - £9.99 x2 = £19.98
Rocco Stops (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152672683963) - £18.49
Total = £76.81
This isn't good for avoiding impulse buys. Though the price going up compared to before is sad.
Edit: Are the ballpins also known as WHT006580?
Edit2: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-volkswagen-audi-parts/strut-ball-pin-priced-each/wht006580/ seems to think the 1J6 827 439 A were superceded by these...
Ball stud bolts
£2.49 for 2, same thing.I have them on mine
Post by: r5gtt on October 23, 2017, 12:30:37 am
I'm picky when it comes to parting out stuff for my car. I bought the FEBI ones since some guys told me the genuine Skoda ones rust to quickly. They didn't tell me that the FEBI ones are better or anything else - I just bought them since these was the ones I could get my hands on fastest :evilgrin:thats awesome bud thanks for the info and will be next on me shopping list :happy2:
They have new seen all sorts of wheather, and even stayed 2 days lifted with out making any noise when I closed the tailgate after the 2 days. Don't think genuine VAG struts would have closed without noise after staying up for 2 days hehe.
Jesus christ with spelling mistakes on that last post :pomppomp: - Well as every here already know I'm not from a country that speaks english.. I do speak some "ish" though.. but Danish ;)
DID you see mine before I edited it :doh: and I'm uk born and raised :signLOL:
No problem mate.. These works on my car - hope it'll be the same on yours :)Will you confirm if this is the FEBI part number actually on yours? pn: febi 31652
Yes sir, the 31652 is the ones I've got installed on mine :)
Post by: spicypixel on October 23, 2017, 01:26:52 pm
Ball stud bolts
£2.49 for 2, same thing.I have them on mine
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oooh this is great news. good tip!
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Cheers
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Post by: mo on July 11, 2018, 01:04:39 pm
If your boot catch ever fails your boot will be left wide open, had this happen a few weeks ago.Luckily i wasnt far from TPS.