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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: kcl on 17 September 2012, 08:02:19
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How on earth is this done? I want one too! http://www.opelomegaportal.nl/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=3468 (http://www.opelomegaportal.nl/viewtopic.php?f=98&t=3468)
Anyone speak any dutch to ask the owner? :D
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Doesn't look electrically controlled to me - heavier springs/struts perhaps?
The opening action looks to be robust enough to cause injury.
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Just bare in mind this is only an automatic opening system. You still need to close it manually.
It's done using the boot release mechanism from a saloon to pop the lock, and compression springs added to the tailgate struts. You'll also need the 3-button saloon remotes, saloon ATWS ECU, some other bits, and a Tech2 chat session...
I've collected all the bits to do both my estates... just need the time to install it all now... ::)
Some top spec Vectra C estates came with a fully automatic tailgate setup, using proper actuators instead of gas struts. There is a How-To on the Vectra C forum detailing how the system can be retro fitted to a Vectra, but I've yet to see it successfully installed in an Omega yet. Although I do know of at least 1 person who is considering it... :y
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Just bare in mind this is only an automatic opening system. You still need to close it manually.
It's done using the boot release mechanism from a saloon to pop the lock, and compression springs added to the tailgate struts. You'll also need the 3-button saloon remotes, saloon ATWS ECU, some other bits, and a Tech2 chat session...
I've collected all the bits to do both my estates... just need the time to install it all now... ::)
Some top spec Vectra C estates came with a fully automatic tailgate setup, using proper actuators instead of gas struts. There is a How-To on the Vectra C forum detailing how the system can be retro fitted to a Vectra, but I've yet to see it successfully installed in an Omega yet. Although I do know of at least 1 person who is considering it... :y
ok, thanks for the details. Seems that can not read the how2 on Vectra-C forum without logging in ???
I'm very tempted to try the Vectra actuators on my Omega, would be the greatest mod ever :D But, having no welder it would have to be some kind of a bolt-on solution for me.
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I often wondered why they didnt do the top lift and lower dropped-if you get what I mean-that would be good
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I often wondered why they didnt do the top lift and lower dropped-if you get what I mean-that would be good
Because it's a real pain if you're trying to put something bulky and heavy in the boot. It's one of the few ways in which a Discovery is a better load carrier than a Range Rover.
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Parked behind an insinia estate at the dumpit site the other day, the guy who was driving it pushed a button and the tailgate automaticlay closed, was a nice touch but was disapointed with the size of the estate boot. :-\