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Old 16-05-2006   #1 (Post Link)
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Hmmm Can't keep it up! The boot struts that is...

Apart from rubbing Viagra on them, I'm wondering if anyone with the gas struts and a Zender or Alfa rear wing on their 164 has problems keeping there end up... I mean boot lid up .

Seriously, I need to know if the struts have possibly worn out and I just need to buy a new set or if I need to find some other solution to keep the boot open. It's a real PITA especially when I use it a lot!

Any comments/suggestions appreciated!

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Re: Can't keep it up! The boot struts that is...

Hi V6

It come to us all in the end - when things don't work like they used to.

It's just a new set of rams that you require (you won't beleive the difference when you put them on).

You may even then, hopefully, have troubles getting it to go down - and become the talk of the neighbourhood.
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Re: Can't keep it up! The boot struts that is...

hahahaha, I hope so!!!

Thanks for the confirmation, I'll get a new set ordered then!!

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Re: Can't keep it up! The boot struts that is...

Hi Jason,
I have the same problem to get the rear end up,i mean the boot lid.i carry a unused broomstick in the boot to hold it up,beats Viagra anytime.Stop press,installed the intake cams last week,the Super goes like stink even at low end.Have you tried the BMC CDA airfilter?they claimed some increase in the hp and torque
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Re: Can't keep it up! The boot struts that is...

Hi Anuar, sounds like you need a set of struts too! Glad you liked the GTA intake cams, they are definately next on my shopping list!! I have heard good things about the CDA box from others on this forum so go for it and let us know how you get on.

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