Most people go with a fixed length prop. Have you considered the strain imposed on the fibreglass boot lid might lead to distortion or stress cracks? Or do you have an aluminium bootlid?
Guy
To save re-inventing the wheel has anyone installed a spring loaded strut for the bootlid?
Failing this I'll have to test my engineering skills to the limit by trying to work out which spring loading and boot strut will be best for the Stratos.(and work out how to mount it)
Thanks for any advice.
P
Last edited by Stratos Fear; 17-03-2021 at 10:10.
Most people go with a fixed length prop. Have you considered the strain imposed on the fibreglass boot lid might lead to distortion or stress cracks? Or do you have an aluminium bootlid?
Guy
I know a couple of guys who used to play rugby, but they were scrum-halves rather than props. They might fit the bill, although probably not in the boot though...
I am sure I wrote up the boot lid gas strut I fitted to Shades. Cost me £5 from toolstation. For a kitchen cabinet I seem to remember.
Kitchen cabinet? Fantastic lateral thinking, Tim! But did you need to make up a Formica boot lid to match?
Thanks guys - amusing but not much help !
Guy - I understand your comment but wonder if their might be a stress(crack) free solution ?
I guess it's all about the way you attach the strut to the boot lid? Anything that spreads the load will help, I'd suggest a strip of ally or stainless steel with a 90 degree bend skiaflexed to the inside of the lid would do the trick. After that it's just a case of working out where the base sits, and if the pivot is near the hinge end or the spoiler end? I'd also consider if you want to have one at either side otherwise you're going to have to get into the habit of closing it by pushing down on one side to avoid twisting the lid? I'm probably overthinking this!
Guy
Last edited by Guy Mayers; 18-03-2021 at 11:42.
How about a self locking strut, not gas powered? Lift it to latch it, lift it again to unlatch and lower? Admittedly not as pretty or as technical as a gas strut but an option?
https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/bonnet...ay-small-180mm
Guy
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