 question for people with the GT-four spoiler/blocks |
 Dec 20, 2005 - 12:36 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
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 -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Dec 20, 2005 - 12:37 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 27, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
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...
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Dec 20, 2005 - 12:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
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 -------------------- |
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Dec 20, 2005 - 12:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
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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Dec 20, 2005 - 1:14 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
try some WD40 on it
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Dec 20, 2005 - 1:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
yeah i was kind of starting to think the same thing... maybe mine is just sticking.
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Dec 20, 2005 - 9:55 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 14, '05 From colorado Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
never had any porblems with mine
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Dec 22, 2005 - 12:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where?
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Dec 22, 2005 - 4:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 11:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback] 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 --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Dec 22, 2005 - 4:38 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 11:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback] 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. |
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Dec 22, 2005 - 5:36 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback] What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where? Maybe this release does not exist on an ST? |
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Dec 22, 2005 - 5:56 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Nov 29, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(Celicav @ Dec 22, 2005 - 5:36 PM) [snapback]370148[/snapback] QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback] What, we have a hatch pop inside? Where? Maybe this release does not exist on an ST? It most certainly does. -Josh |
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Dec 22, 2005 - 8:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE(Celicav @ Dec 22, 2005 - 5:36 PM) [snapback]370148[/snapback] QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 22, 2005 - 10:53 AM) [snapback]370067[/snapback] 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. -------------------- |
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Dec 22, 2005 - 8:46 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 25, '03 From Miami, FL Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
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.
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Dec 22, 2005 - 11:01 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
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
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Dec 23, 2005 - 2:57 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
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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Dec 23, 2005 - 9:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
^ I'll bet yours is snapped off. Mine eventually snapped off.
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Dec 23, 2005 - 11:45 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
QUOTE(95CelicaST @ Dec 23, 2005 - 2:57 AM) [snapback]370296[/snapback] Yeah, I only have a gas door lever, nothing else. I will go and take a picture. I have no hatch pop inside. QUOTE(vangSTa_celica @ Dec 23, 2005 - 9:00 AM) [snapback]370333[/snapback] ^ 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  *perfect condition* 
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Dec 24, 2005 - 12:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
does someone want to go take a picture of theirs, so I may compare
-------------------- 1991 MR2 - T-tops - Crimson Red - Gen3 3SGTE - Lots of money
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Dec 24, 2005 - 8:02 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 10, '03 From Appleton,WI Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I don't have the Celi anymore, but thanks for the offer Dustin.
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