Swapping trunks, need advice
03-11-2003, 03:33 PM
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Swapping trunks, need advice
I'm swapping out my trunk for another, but wanted to know the level of difficulty...
Is it just a matter of removing the bolts? Also, how does one deal with changing/removing the lock from the trunk lid. I've never done this before. I'm hoping someone else has and can give some advice.
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
Is it just a matter of removing the bolts? Also, how does one deal with changing/removing the lock from the trunk lid. I've never done this before. I'm hoping someone else has and can give some advice.
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
03-11-2003, 04:01 PM
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Its not just removing the bolts because you have to deal with the trunk springs as well.
I have not done this before, but my springs have come off before and it is not easy to put them back in place.
-Zoeb
I have not done this before, but my springs have come off before and it is not easy to put them back in place.
-Zoeb
03-11-2003, 05:53 PM
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I thought I wouldn't have to deal with the springs. Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't the trunk lid bolt onto those two arms. Sorry if I'm not using the correct jargon, but isn't that how its bolted on. If I'm wrong please let me know.
Also, is it hard to take off the locks?
Ryan
Also, is it hard to take off the locks?
Ryan
03-12-2003, 12:03 PM
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u can just take off the lids, BUT the springs on the stock lid are thinner then the ones on the lid with a spoiler. So w/o changing the lids the trunklid will fall on the trunk with the spoiler on it...it won't be a problem for the car w/o the spoiler though.
03-12-2003, 01:25 PM
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"u can just take off the lids, BUT the springs on the stock lid are thinner then the ones on the lid with a spoiler. So w/o changing the lids the trunklid will fall on the trunk with the spoiler on it...it won't be a problem for the car w/o the spoiler though.
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omg ur kidding! i didnt know that. i swapped trunklids w/o any springs changes
how should the trunk function (it stands up vertical fine...) but
can i get the springs from my dealer? where exactly do they go?
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omg ur kidding! i didnt know that. i swapped trunklids w/o any springs changes
how should the trunk function (it stands up vertical fine...) but
can i get the springs from my dealer? where exactly do they go?
03-12-2003, 05:52 PM
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When I went into get my spoiler put on they told me to take out my subs because they have to replace the springs...Thats what the dealership in WC told me, but I have not done it personally though...
03-12-2003, 06:12 PM
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i guess my question is how does the normal trunk "function"
by that i mean like at say 45 degrees (half way open) mine closes and with enough force to shut
all the way open it is able to stay open
anyone with a spoiler stock wanna describe their trunk motion
(i dont remember how my car was before i swapped trunks...)
by that i mean like at say 45 degrees (half way open) mine closes and with enough force to shut
all the way open it is able to stay open
anyone with a spoiler stock wanna describe their trunk motion
(i dont remember how my car was before i swapped trunks...)
03-12-2003, 06:14 PM
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man o man...im confused. I guess the only way to find out now is to look at my springs and compare it to the other car. I hope I dont have to swap out the springs too!
Ryan
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03-13-2003, 03:26 AM
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Springs for cars with spoilers ARE different. When you bought an add-on spoiler kit it came with new springs (torsion bars, actually).
They are a little work to put in, but aren't that hard. I think all I needed was a good 1' or so pry bar.
You can't tell which torsion bars you have by looking at them.
The trunk lid, when released, should open with virtually no effort (I think it's actually supposed to open by itself).
They are a little work to put in, but aren't that hard. I think all I needed was a good 1' or so pry bar.
You can't tell which torsion bars you have by looking at them.
The trunk lid, when released, should open with virtually no effort (I think it's actually supposed to open by itself).
03-13-2003, 05:23 AM
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I had a Impreza coupe before my wagon and the coupe came with spoiler, after I took off the spoiler the trunk opened significantly faster than before. It was flying.
I don't know exactly what you are trying to do but if you have a big heavy spoiler like ver6, you might wanna consider changing the spring as well if you care. It's more problem when you a lightening the trunk i guess, it'll surprise people. Not a big deal to me though.
I don't know exactly what you are trying to do but if you have a big heavy spoiler like ver6, you might wanna consider changing the spring as well if you care. It's more problem when you a lightening the trunk i guess, it'll surprise people. Not a big deal to me though.
03-13-2003, 07:39 PM
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cf trunk lid springs?
anyone figured out what springs are a lot less tension? i swapped my stock trunk (w/ stock spoiler) for a cf trunk lid (plus my spoiler) on my 01 rs sports coupe, but still haven't figured out something for springs. the stock springs arer wwwwaaaayyyy too strong/fast. anyone have suggestions/ideas? thnx.
03-14-2003, 09:13 AM
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The springs on base model Impreza has less tension has less tension because it has no spoiler stock.
but I'm not sure if it'll help with your cf trunk since your cf trunk with spoiler is probably still lighter than stock trunk with no spoiler.
Weigh you stock trunk w/ no spoiler and your current set up to compare. If it's close then spring from base model would work.
but I'm not sure if it'll help with your cf trunk since your cf trunk with spoiler is probably still lighter than stock trunk with no spoiler.
Weigh you stock trunk w/ no spoiler and your current set up to compare. If it's close then spring from base model would work.