Full Hatch Pop DIY..

[BamaKID]

alright everyone i have a proposal to make....i have been working with solidworkstm
a cad program for product design. I made 2 models but cant seem to upload them and i have no clue how to convert those files into a .jpg, anyways one way i was thinking was to completely seperate the struts and use a spring to just push the hatch up and out. The other idea was to take one strut off and use one big spring on one side. The last and most expensive idea would be an actuator pushing the hatch open(this would require heavy modification.
Let me know what you guys think

 

[JoeyDaBomb]

Man I really want to do this but I think I just use my hatch to much, I seriously use it atleast 5 times a day due to my work.

 

[NoIfCustoms]

alright everyone i have a proposal to make....i have been working with solidworkstm
a cad program for product design. I made 2 models but cant seem to upload them and i have no clue how to convert those files into a .jpg, anyways one way i was thinking was to completely seperate the struts and use a spring to just push the hatch up and out. The other idea was to take one strut off and use one big spring on one side. The last and most expensive idea would be an actuator pushing the hatch open(this would require heavy modification.
Let me know what you guys think

if you can pm me a link to get them, I can convert them for you. We do CAD work in all programs

 

[NoIfCustoms]

Man I really want to do this but I think I just use my hatch to much, I seriously use it atleast 5 times a day due to my work.

you may not see a big issue. I thin kthe problem starts when you are sitting in a compressed state. If you are open more you dont have the extra compression on the ends

 

[BamaKID]

cant get to work til tomorrow will try and get it to you
do you use SolidWorks ?

 

[NoIfCustoms]

I have used it for a few things. But I have worked for companies that use it for going on 7 years now. I can do most stuff, the analysis stuff still throws me for a loop though lol

 

[maotsetung]

So pretty much, this mod could damage the struts when the springs are compressed (hatch in the closed position)? I use my hatch alot and would not want my hatch to be all fk-up...

 

[vlkswgnbgmn66]

I had the springs on there for over a year and a half with no ill effects...

 

[maxgtiturbo]

I had the springs on there for over a year and a half with no ill effects...

same

 

[maotsetung]

Just did the mod this afternoon..pretty easy install. I also installed two dormann springs (one on each pump). Opens up pretty nicely. Will just see how it holds for a whole month..

 

[michail77]

I saw mentioned in here the jetta trunk is supposed to pop open.

I have the 2007 GLI and the trunk only unlocks. I wonder if it is defective or by design? I've seen a new Passat fully open.

 

[NoIfCustoms]

I saw mentioned in here the jetta trunk is supposed to pop open.

I have the 2007 GLI and the trunk only unlocks. I wonder if it is defective or by design? I've seen a new Passat fully open.

Look in the VAG for the soft open section. Chances are you are unlocking and it's not pulling the catch back to release the trunk

 

[NoIfCustoms]

same

I wouldnt say my effects were bad bad. but I did notice the pins were starting to bend a little.

I did try a rubber washer in there at one time which could have added just enough umph at one time to flex it. Maybe I will revisit it

 

[ard]

is it possible to get stronger hatch struts instead of using a spring?

 

[maxgtiturbo]

is it possible to get stronger hatch struts instead of using a spring?

supposedly they dont work. i believe it was in this thread, or on the vortex