hatch mod (strut reversal)

St.Hubbins

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a popular mod on the Golf is/was to reverse the hatch struts so the lift gate would actually open itself... wondering if anyone has had success with this on an A3
 
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I can't see how that'd make any difference, still the same force applied
 
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Yeh but he added springs for the extra lift, you can also get boot popper kits and use a 3 button remote, then you just hit the button and lid pops open.
 
flee

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St.Hubbins said:
to quote Billy Ray Valentine in Trading Places: "thanks, you've been very helpful"
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Ha ha, I meant 'how would the air springs know?':confused:
Adding springs is a cool idea, though. I'll try it with some springs I have lying around.
 
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flee said:
Ha ha, I meant 'how would the air springs know?':confused:
Adding springs is a cool idea, though. I'll try it with some springs I have lying around.
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cheers - worked fairly well for me and others on the Golf, just had to cut springs to the right length. the A3 hatch struts are longer and at a shallower angle, so it may take some experimentation
 
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