For Those of You That Need Replacement Boot Struts
Fitted the Magnetti Morelli ones today, very slightly longer however can not notice, was careful about how far tailgate was going up as conscious of touching roof. Anyways, did not touch and do the job spot on!
Agreed. I was posting on the assumption that they will increase them all as others have the same issue. But seeing as they don't specify a pressure on their website - prob worth confirming.
Sorry for bumping but thanks for the heads up on SGS. I live just outside of Derby so visited their trade counter rather than paying postage.
I tried 320Nm but got them to re-gas to 400Nm based on the suggestions here. At 320 the boot lid just "stuck" about 3/4 of the way up and required a manual push. At 400 it rockets up to 3/4 then slowly carries on until it's fully opened. This is still a bit annoying but given I don't often use the boot I figured I'll probably be able to life with it. Is this the same for others?
The SGS staff were very nice and helpful though. They made them up whilst I was waiting, took about five minutes.
I tried 320Nm but got them to re-gas to 400Nm based on the suggestions here. At 320 the boot lid just "stuck" about 3/4 of the way up and required a manual push. At 400 it rockets up to 3/4 then slowly carries on until it's fully opened. This is still a bit annoying but given I don't often use the boot I figured I'll probably be able to life with it. Is this the same for others?
The SGS staff were very nice and helpful though. They made them up whilst I was waiting, took about five minutes.
Quick bump for this thread as I've just fitted the Magneti Marelli struts - reference GS0670. They are a perfect fit, work brilliantly and look OEM. I got mine from eBay seller euromotofan_com for £26 posted last week although they've now gone up to £55 for some reason.
Can't believe I've been resting the boot on my shoulder for the last year when it's a five minute job!
Can't believe I've been resting the boot on my shoulder for the last year when it's a five minute job!
The MM ones seem to be about perfect in terms of strength TBH. Once you open it, the boot rises quickly (but not violently) and then slows to a nice steady pace at the top of the arc. Plenty of clearance for the spoiler even though the shock is maybe 5mm longer than OEM.
Just took a quick video, hopefully it works:
http://s74.photobucket.com/user/ben...7-4E67-BDA1-2FE4BF148E43_zpsoeikdwva.mp4.html
Just took a quick video, hopefully it works:
http://s74.photobucket.com/user/ben...7-4E67-BDA1-2FE4BF148E43_zpsoeikdwva.mp4.html
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Let me know how you get on Claude because I need some too. SGS regassed seems to be the best option at the moment...?
SGS and Magneti are pretty much exactly the same, its like choosing between BG and CF 
Magneti Marelli ordered from the eBay trader Benny C linked earlier in the thread.
Benny C doesn't seem to exist and I can't see the link...?
I bought these yesterday http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BONNET-GA...393325?hash=item19f5862bad:g:-gwAAOxy8x9SMJ86 for £23.00 and now they have more than doubled????