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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - rlievens - 17:th-Apr-2018

sparkyscfc74 Wrote:
Found another, correct size and you can specify the force required!!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-30-to-500N-force-400mm-central-distance-160-mm-stroke-pneumatic-Auto-Gas-Spring/32642626156.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.2.568ab190yrt5x9&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_5711320_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10341_10548_10698_10697_10696_10192_10190_10084_5722520_10083_10618_10307_10301_10303_5711220_10059_5722620_5722920_10184_10534_308_5722720_5722820_100031_10103_441_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7_ppcChannel&algo_expid=8776a119-ddda-4ac2-8bf5-3bb37c98ff39-0&algo_pvid=8776a119-ddda-4ac2-8bf5-3bb37c98ff39&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

Yeah, well those look exactly the same as the ones I have posted above.
But those are 600N but I just contacted the seller and he can deliver them with 150N force.
They are also a bit cheaper so I'll order those and we'll see!

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 17:th-Apr-2018

(17:th-Apr-2018, 10:06:50)rlievens Wrote:
sparkyscfc74 Wrote:
Found another, correct size and you can specify the force required!!!
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-30-to-500N-force-400mm-central-distance-160-mm-stroke-pneumatic-Auto-Gas-Spring/32642626156.html?spm=2114.search0204.3.2.568ab190yrt5x9&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_2_10152_10065_10151_5711320_10344_10068_10130_10324_10342_10547_10325_10343_10340_10341_10548_10698_10697_10696_10192_10190_10084_5722520_10083_10618_10307_10301_10303_5711220_10059_5722620_5722920_10184_10534_308_5722720_5722820_100031_10103_441_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_7_ppcChannel&algo_expid=8776a119-ddda-4ac2-8bf5-3bb37c98ff39-0&algo_pvid=8776a119-ddda-4ac2-8bf5-3bb37c98ff39&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

Yeah, well those look exactly the same as the ones I have posted above.
But those are 600N but I just contacted the seller and he can deliver them with 150N force.
They are also a bit cheaper so I'll order those and we'll see!


Cool, let me know how it goes


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - rlievens - 17:th-Apr-2018

I will order them but probably won't have the time yet to make the brackets. My sister is moving to her new house, where i worked all of my past weekends, then my parents will move to a new house where I will have to work too, and then we will move to the parents house where some rooms need some work aswell. Busy weeks coming up, but also a lot to look forward to! In my parents house I will have a lot more tools and a decent garage to work in.

But 21 euro looks better than 50-ish pounds I like fabricating so i don't mind making the brackets. Probably can get away with using some scrap metal, some grinding and drilling and a leftover of black paint Will sure keep you guys updated.

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 22:nd-Apr-2018

I’ve ordered some spring loaded boot poppers in the hope they’ll have enough force to lift the boot when I press the unlock button



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Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 23:rd-Apr-2018

Decided to fit an alloy foot rest to match the pedals



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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - Rusty2009 - 25:th-Apr-2018

Looking good let me know how you get on with the popper I have a module here I need to fit for the boot to open from my key.

RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - Dooks - 25:th-Apr-2018

Hello,

what did you use to tape foot rest?

Thanks

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 25:th-Apr-2018

(25:th-Apr-2018, 08:20:33)Dooks Wrote: Hello,

what did you use to tape foot rest?

Thanks


No nails adhesive


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Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 25:th-Apr-2018

(25:th-Apr-2018, 07:09:10)Rusty2009 Wrote: Looking good let me know how you get on with the popper I have a module here I need to fit for the boot to open from my key.


Cheers mate, I’m just waiting for them to come from China. I’m not expecting it to work with just the poppers, I’ve sourced some up rated gas struts as well but I won’t order them until I’ve tried the poppers first. Also I could up rate the spring inside the poppers if I think they’re too weak.
I’ve seen that someone has achieved it but I don’t think they’d be willing to share the information as he makes kits for them.


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Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 25:th-Apr-2018

I thought it would be a good idea to take my fog lights out to clean the lenses inside. To my dismay, the bulbs weren’t inserted properly and have melted the inside!!!


So basically they’re ruined and I’ve just been checking out some new ones and at the moment the best price I can find is £120 for a pair. I don’t know whether to try and fit some aftermarket LED’s.
Anyone got any other ideas???


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Apr-2018

What fogs are they? I'll have a hunt for you.

The chap who made the module I have said he used 800N force struts (but says they are too much) say 600N would be best, factory ones are 400N

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 27:th-Apr-2018

(27:th-Apr-2018, 07:35:03)Rusty2009 Wrote: What fogs are they? I'll have a hunt for you.

The chap who made the module I have said he used 800N force struts (but says they are too much) say 600N would be best, factory ones are 400N


Cheers mate,
Fog light part numbers are 13281270 & 13281271.
As for the struts, mine are 450N don’t know if it’s because the GTC tailgate is a bit heavier? so I’m guessing 650N would be good for mine?
Really hope I can get it to work because I’d find it really useful


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Apr-2018

It could well be I've not even looked into getting struts yet so don't know what ratings are out there.

How's this for the 1st part number
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-J-2009-2016-13281270-LEFT-N-S-NEW/173127497040?epid=517752897&hash=item284f33f550:g:9E8AAOSwgsxabvBd

& the 2nd one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-J-2009-2016-13281271-RIGHT-O-S-NEW/173127492691?epid=689492591&hash=item284f33e453:g:9E8AAOSwgsxabvBd

Same seller too so may be able to do a deal on them.

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 27:th-Apr-2018

(27:th-Apr-2018, 14:33:11)Rusty2009 Wrote: It could well be I've not even looked into getting struts yet so don't know what ratings are out there.

How's this for the 1st part number
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-J-2009-2016-13281270-LEFT-N-S-NEW/173127497040?epid=517752897&hash=item284f33f550:g:9E8AAOSwgsxabvBd

& the 2nd one
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-VAUXHALL-ASTRA-J-2009-2016-13281271-RIGHT-O-S-NEW/173127492691?epid=689492591&hash=item284f33e453:g:9E8AAOSwgsxabvBd

Same seller too so may be able to do a deal on them.


Wow cheers for that mate I didn’t see them when I was looking, I’ll try an offer


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Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 27:th-Apr-2018

[quote="Rusty2009" pid='47764' dateline='1524835991']
It could well be I've not even looked into getting struts yet so don't know what ratings are out there.

I’ve been in contact with SGS engineering and they’ll do the correct size struts with whatever pressure you want in them. AliExpress also does them but with a longer delivery time





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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - Rusty2009 - 27:th-Apr-2018

Cool I've SGS before for workshop tools.

RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - gazz292 - 29:th-Apr-2018

I'm still hoping to do the boot popper thing on my merv, but that has a much bigger boot lid and it sits vertically when closed,

i was looking at some variable pressure struts, basically they are just 800 - 1000 newton pressure struts with a valve you can let some of the gas out if they are too strong,
but it's a one way thing, cant put gas back in if you let too much out.

i can see for my boot lid, i'd need a kicker type arrangement, a servo or a solenoid that pushes the boot lid open a foot or so when i pop it, then retracts so it can shut without needing too much pressure to push the boot lid down.

but going to that trouble, i may as well get some electric rams to replace the gas struts with.

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - umognog - 29:th-Apr-2018

Oooh electric rams...

The only issue I have with electric rams is the dog... A professional job has sensors etc. But my homer job would probably biforcate the poor chap.

Oddly though, was doing some work today and I noticed that the rear door is really well balanced. Takes very little effort to make it open or close. A gentle tap either direction and it slowly moves that way.

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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - stigeye - 30:th-Apr-2018

I used these struts, brackets and studs on our GTC. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-GAS-STRUT-END-FITTINGS-10MM-BALL-PIN-BRACKET-BLACK-MULTI-FIT-GSF32/122436613598?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-GAS-STRUT-END-FITTINGS-10MM-BALL-PIN-BLACK-MULTI-FIT-GSF49/322454262370?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8335999

I also added a washer on the balls stud to add a little strength to the bracket and tightened it all from underneath with an M6 nut. Struts are 393mm and 180nm and are sold as single so 2 need to be ordered.
   

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 30:th-Apr-2018

(30:th-Apr-2018, 07:58:11)stigeye Wrote: I used these struts, brackets and studs on our GTC. 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-GAS-STRUT-END-FITTINGS-10MM-BALL-PIN-BRACKET-BLACK-MULTI-FIT-GSF32/122436613598?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-GAS-STRUT-END-FITTINGS-10MM-BALL-PIN-BLACK-MULTI-FIT-GSF49/322454262370?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/ridex/8335999

I also added a washer on the balls stud to add a little strength to the bracket and tightened it all from underneath with an M6 nut. Struts are 393mm and 180nm and are sold as single so 2 need to be ordered.


Cheers for that information, that obviously works out a lot cheaper than what I paid
Sizes and force are almost identical.
Just trying to work out how to get the tailgate to lift on it’s own


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - dogstroker - 2:nd-May-2018

(23:rd-Apr-2018, 15:26:00)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Decided to fit an alloy foot rest to match the pedals



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Did you stick the accelerator pedal cover on?? ive just fitted a set and it slides up/down? 


Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 2:nd-May-2018

(2:nd-May-2018, 19:42:03)dogstroker Wrote:
(23:rd-Apr-2018, 15:26:00)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Decided to fit an alloy foot rest to match the pedals



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Did you stick the accelerator pedal cover on?? ive just fitted a set and it slides up/down? 


Yes mate, the brake and clutch fit perfect but the accelerator is a tad too big so put some no nails on it


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Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 2:nd-May-2018

New fog lights and led bulbs fitted

Look a bit blue compared to my headlights.


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - dogstroker - 2:nd-May-2018

(2:nd-May-2018, 19:45:33)sparkyscfc74 Wrote:
(2:nd-May-2018, 19:42:03)dogstroker Wrote:
(23:rd-Apr-2018, 15:26:00)sparkyscfc74 Wrote: Decided to fit an alloy foot rest to match the pedals



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Did you stick the accelerator pedal cover on?? ive just fitted a set and it slides up/down? 


Yes mate, the brake and clutch fit perfect but the accelerator is a tad too big so put some no nails on it


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Cheers mate...ill be doing the same then....

Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - sparkyscfc74 - 4:th-May-2018

Boot poppers have arrived today, so after fitting them they do make a difference when I press the boot release but not enough to lift it. So I’ve ordered some 700N gas struts which are uprated from the 450N standard ones. I’ve just got to wait as they’re coming from AliExpress


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RE: Sparkyscfc74’s progress thread - stigeye - 4:th-May-2018

There's a lad on the Astra J VXOC facebook group who's fitted the boot popper module, his name's Adrian Rs Rs