Adamk24

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Hey guys, quick question. I'm in the process of installing my carbon fiber trunk and only plan on using the interior release to open/close it. Due to its lower weight it now flings itself open with the force of a 11th century trebuchet

I'd like to not have a potentially lethal trunk opening, however appealing the idea of a potato launching trunk is. So what are my options? Is there a way to adjust the spring force on the stock unit? Would getting an evo RS spring help/ be cost effective? Does anyone sell a kit to help reduce this at all?

Thanks for the help guys.

smeghead009

get a really heavy spoiler

redevoboy

iTrader: (2)

Maybe you could get a ball, light it on fire, and open up your trunk to fling it at STi's

smokedmustang

iTrader: (7)

No clue, but you posted a funny. Thanks for the laugh.

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

ive heard the rs trunk spring will work. My lancer had this same issue and that was even with a cerious CF evo VIII wing on it. I went with a redline tuning trunk lift kit. heres link to my thread with a review and pics.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...trunk+lift+kit

REDEV08

i would hook up a truck release to my remote alarm so i can hold the truck and pop it with a single button??? might work

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

yeah. If you had a nice alarm you could... But, if you read my thread. The tension bars actually started warping my seibon trunk. I had to remove the tension bars so it would flatten out again. I got sick of holding my trunk open while getting in it so a trunk lift kit could solved both my problems. Plus, they look good. haha

ODUB

iTrader: (8)

take the spring off. the spring will eventually warp your trunk.

Adamk24

iTrader: (5)

I'm thinking about just removing my stock spring and leaving it un-sprung for a while. Any problems with doing this?

I would most likely put a set of shocks on it later to help keep it open. I don't the sound of a warped trunk.

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

yeah. I went with nothing at all for a while. I just pop it from inside (no keyhole). It would pop just enouph to get my fingers under it. I just got so tired of holding the trunk open I decided to get the lift kit. Removing the springs would be a great idea. My trunk literally warped over an inch in the middle. I was pissed. Luckily it flattened out.

ch47god

iTrader: (7)

take one of the cross "springs" off, i did it to mine and works like a champ. it pops and springs up about an inch and sits there. first time i popped mine i threw up and passed out thinking that i just ruin my brand new varis trunk lid. i came to and it wasn't damaged at all thank god. i have my factory wing on by the way. not sure if the same mod would work without it. gl

OtownEvo

iTrader: (1)

I had to remove the spring...sometimes is pain we need to use the trunk but most part doesnt bother me

trinydex

iTrader: (12)

can't you unhook like one side or something, that's what i heard people were doing... or maybe they meant both sides...

9sec9

iTrader: (2)

Unhook one spring and it works perfectly.

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

one spring will not work. At least with a CF trunk. I tried that first thing.... The one side with pressure on it sat about 1" higher then the other side.... Looked like crap. Then it took me and my brother a good 5 mins of struggling to get the spring back in.... ended up taking them both out later after it started warping...

Do not remove just one spring imho.