kevkor2002
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Just picked up a '15 wagen last night and am looking for a trunk shock that will auto lift the trunk lid when a remote open is initiated. Anyone know of this option out there?
Trunk lid shock upgrade?
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Ol'Rattler
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Ah, no. I much prefer my trunk lid just lifting an inch or two. Helps to keep water out of the trunk area when it's raining.
kevkor2002
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Looks like usp offers exactly what I want. Not sure if it works on the wagen. I'll hit them up tomorrow. Thanks for the replies.
Not sure yet if it works on the wagon. I'm going to contact them today
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usp+golf+mk7
Not sure yet if it works on the wagon. I'm going to contact them today
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=usp+golf+mk7
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adjat84th
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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-ecs-parts/ecs-hatch-pop-kit/008595ecs01akt/
Would be nice to have a hands-free option of opening the hatch. More force is required to shut the hatch though with the stronger struts.
Would be nice to have a hands-free option of opening the hatch. More force is required to shut the hatch though with the stronger struts.
kevkor2002
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I saw videos of both and the USP looks more controlled. The ECS one seems like more strain on the hinges.
Thanks again all.
Thanks again all.
kevkor2002
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Update! USP has not tested this with the Wagen yet and therefore won't say for sure it will work. They do plan to test it and offer a GSW option. Heres hoping. If one ever drops I'll do it and offer up my thoughts.
adjat84th
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The hatches are the same on both Golf and GSW. Shouldn't be an issue.
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kevkor2002
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Really! The sales rep at USP said the angle was different on the lid. I may call back and order and if it doesn't fit see about a return option. 
Thanks for the heads up on this. My wife really wants this added.
Thanks for the heads up on this. My wife really wants this added.
adjat84th
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I'll double check when the wagen gets home, I could be wrong. They are definitely the same door, but I guess the exact position of the shocks could be different.
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kevkor2002
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Its no biggie. I dug around on the page and found 2015 GSW door shocks. It called out the SW specifically. Note to self...look before you call a sales rep. They are on the way now. Thanks for your efforts though. They are appreciated.
I'll let you know how they look/work
Thanks for your efforts though. They are appreciated.I'll let you know how they look/work
Similar, but different.
adjat84th
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If they don't work, I'll pay you for themIts no biggie. I dug around on the page and found 2015 GSW door shocks. It called out the SW specifically. Note to self...look before you call a sales rep. They are on the way now.
I'll let you know how they look/work
kevkor2002
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Sounds good. I hope they work though!! ��
kevkor2002
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They are supposed to be delivered today. May give it a shot at installation tonight. If not I'm not sure when I can. I have to drop the Golf at the dealer tomorrow to have the backup camera looked at. I'm getting an intermittent black screen when moving.
adjat84th
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Any luck??
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kevkor2002
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They are in. I just got home though. I may go take a look at them.
kevkor2002
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Put them on. It was really easy. So far I like them. Wife loves them. Even with them being harder to close.
adjat84th
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Great news!
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kevkor2002
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More info after a couple of days use. Its a little fast on the initial open. It does a decent job of slowing the hatch toward the middle and end of the opening to take the stress off the hinges. It is significantly harder to close. We've only had the car for a few weeks so I do not expect it to be difficult to adjust to the extra pressure required to close it.
All in all the wife loves it and says its money well spent. I like the auto open feature fine and have no regrets. Other people might not be as forgiving of a "mod" that has compromises. But for me its a good swap!!
All in all the wife loves it and says its money well spent. I like the auto open feature fine and have no regrets. Other people might not be as forgiving of a "mod" that has compromises. But for me its a good swap!!
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how's this working out? does hatch open by itself when you press fob?
i did strut reversal on our old Golf, but it only popped open 40-50% of the time.
kinda lame that this isn't a standard feature on hatchbacks in the year 2017!
kevkor2002
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It does pop all the way up with the fob. It is a little hard at the end of the open as if its trying to open past the hinge range of motion but its minute to my ear. Also if you press the hatch release on the back of the car it will "pop" open so dont do it standing as close to the car...youll get a hatch lift gate in the thigh
I almost never use the fob since the keys are essentially in my pocket 100% of the time and if I'm carrying things I just use the release on the lift gate. My wife uses the fob often...or when she drives the wagon anyway.
I almost never use the fob since the keys are essentially in my pocket 100% of the time and if I'm carrying things I just use the release on the lift gate. My wife uses the fob often...or when she drives the wagon anyway.