Solution to deck lid only popping open 1/4" !

[barrynk]

Does your Corvette C5 deck lid only pop open 1/4" ?

For those whose deck lid doesn't pop up far enough to open with your fingers, you might want to try this simple solution at http://www.c5trunkpopper.com.

It's an additional spring that mounts to the latch, and allows the trunk to pop open almost an inch. I tried lubing hinges and adjusting latches with no results. Adjusting the bump stops caused the lid to not sit flush with the rest of the trunk, something I didn't like. Some have had good luck with replacing the struts.

This $12 solution pops the trunk open about 3/4".

Thanks,
Barry

Posted with permission from Rob, site administrator - Thanks.

 

[6 Shooter]

Do they come in Millennium Yellow? ​

L8TR - D

 

[vett boy]

Do they come in Millennium Yellow? ​

L8TR - D

If it came in Quicksilver it would blow your lid off !

 

[barrynk]

Do they come in Millennium Yellow? ​

L8TR - D

Sorry, I only have black available. If I get enough interest, I could make some in yellow, red, or blue, but the end cap is molded in black, so it might look funny.

Thanks!
Barry

 

[vett boy]

It is a great idea,Barry

 

[dkhall]

Barry's fix works great!

installed tonight - 5 minutes and works great!

 

[04 Commemorative]

Great idea ! don't have pay pal so how do I get one?

 

[crause]

Great product! I put mine on today and it was an easy install. Took about 5 min. and that included getting tools together. Had a little trouble getting paypal to work but it was worked out. The trunk now pops open like it should have when Chevrolet designed it.

 

[Pseudomind]

Great idea ! don't have pay pal so how do I get one?

Yes! A good question, as I do not use Paypal either.

 

[Tomrw]

I just installed mine, and it works great. Barry, what a great idea, hope you make millions.
Tom

 

[04 Commemorative]

LOVE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[barrynk]

I just installed mine, and it works great. Barry, what a great idea, hope you make millions.
Tom

Glad to hear it works for you - at $12 I'd have to sell a LOT to make millions! :L

I purposely decided not to charge the usual "corvette tax" - like pricing the popper at $39.99 :W. The online corvette community has been very good to me, and I'm just happy to help solve a nagging little problem with the deck lid!

regards,
Barry

 

[joelgjoel]

I've been looking for it. Just ordered using MC.

 

[WetteVette]

Been using mine for almost two years now. Works great!

 

[Don Mason]

Hey Guys, If you don't want to spring for the cost of the fix just remember to push the hatch release as you exit the car and as long as your windows are closed the hatch/trunk will jump up at least 1 inch when you close the doors --- just a thought!

 

[joelgjoel]

Hey Guys, If you don't want to spring for the cost of the fix just remember to push the hatch release as you exit the car and as long as your windows are closed the hatch/trunk will jump up at least 1 inch when you close the doors --- just a thought!

What a restriction. My top is always down. There goes that idea.

The spring is worth it.

 

[Don Mason]

Very True, We don't have the winter temps here you guys do in south Florida. To be perfectly honest, I ordered a spring kit yesterday myself.

 

[rwpeders]

A very simple solution and it works great. Took me all of two minutes to put it on.

Great idea.

 

[Ragman]

Got mine last week- took 3 mins, to install, love it!!!!!!!