i have seen several carbon trunk lids (mainly from seibon) and while they fit quite well, i hated the fact that the springs deform the trunk lid when its closing.

i decided to place an order for stronger trunk lid (dry carbon re-amemiya trunk lid)hoping that the issue would be resolved but from the looks of it, it probably wont

I dont want to eliminate the gas springs. its still a street car

one solution is to find worn out springs. but i would rather find something in the same dimensions but about half the force (if not less)

has anyone came across this ?


Thanks

 

nobody knows? seriously ?

 

If you can fab stuff yourself, then see my solution in this thread and use alternative part numbers for gas springs with half the strength of stock.

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...mance-1095081/

 

What about the struts from a car with a lighter hatch or even a trunk? You'd have to figure out the mounts, but I'll bet you can find one with the perfect amount of lift. Maybe something from a car like a ...I dunno Camry or Accord.
I'd find a way to measure how much lift I need, then hit the junk yard and start trying them until you find a compatible one, then if needed, go to Rock Auto and buy some new Camry (or whatever...Prius maybe?) trunk struts.

Then make a How-to thread for the next guy.

 

great idea. never thought of this approach !!!

 

the way the trunk lid is oriented wont make this an easy task. stroke mount and force will make this a PITA to find. I will find a way or perhaps make a kit like mr giant suggested since i have the machinery/equipment to run a full production if need be

 

You might be able to vent some pressure to soften the spring.

How to Adjust the Force on a Gas Spring | Industrial Gas Springs

 

If it were me, I'd probably just adapt a hood prop. Or, you could look at something like this: GasStrut Engineering - Selection Guide for New Applications