Hi Nick,

I wont lie to you and tell you its perfect because we all know aftermarket parts never are but I can assure you it will be the best fit you can find. The photos arent a true representation of how the boot will fit, as you can see from the under side photo I only bolted it down with 2 bolts and there is no boot latch, on all the photos I was trying my best to hold it in place but with it being so light and the boot hinges being quite strong this was very difficult. You wont be dissapointed if you buy, the lines run smooth with the car and we are very happy with the fit.

The best thing I can advise is when I invoice for the group buy, we'll get some boot lids out to people and get photos back so you can see what other people think then we can manufacture yours once you are happy

Hi Tones,

I cant see why that wouldnt be a problem just remind me when you buy one

Thanks
Ben

 

We now have top numbers, thats 20% off with just over 1 week to go

1. BadBadLeeroyBrown - Carbon - Scoobynet
2. dan653 - carbon - Scoobynet
3. Rice Rocket - Carbon - Scoobynet - will confirm once seen pics.
4. BadBadLeeroyBrown - ???? - Scoobynet - confirm when seen photos
5. Mr Footlong - Fibreglass - confirm when seen photos
6. ScoobySidwell - ???? - Scoobynet
7. scoobyW - Fibreglass - Scoobynet
8. Cityboy1 - Carbon - Scoobynet
9. MrNoisy - Fibreglass - Scoobynet
10 Klink - Fibreglass - Scoobynet

 

Sod it, just confirm me for the fibreglass one thanks . I did factor in the bolts and you holding it down in the photos, thanks again for getting these made up.

 

Will do mate

If I have more time this weekend I'll try get it fitted better and get more photos for you

 

Ok guys we have hit the biggest discount on the group buy, it will still run for another week however I will start sending people PM's to invoice for the fibreglass versions. For the people wanting carbon boot lids we will have one made soon, once the photos are up and everyone is happy I will do the same

 

Hi Ben haven't received anything from you yet?

 

PM sent

 

Replied

 

Guys I just have to mention about fitting the boot lid.

The first thing you'll notice is the weight difference, taking my STi boot lid off with the spoiler I'd guess it weighs over 20kg easy whereas this ducktail lid alone weighs around 4kg. As you can imagine the hinges that lift the old boot lids are quite strong, these will need to be changed or the coils removed to prevent damage to the new boot lid when opening otherwise you'll have your new boot lid in pieces if it comes open

 

How easy is it to swap / replace the old springs?
And what would you recommend? For example, would WRX ones do the job?

 

Im going to have a look at them this week and see how easy they are to pull the coils out of so there is no spring. Im not sure with the wrx ones I think even they might still have quite a spring in them but i'll try get some to test asap

 

Yep, the WRX boot lid (minus the spoiler) opens itself when using the lever, not violently though. Could probably just remove one of the torsion bars, although TBH it's quite handy.

How does the fiberglass compare in weight to just the metal boot lid (no spoiler)

 

Still I bet if the ducktail was on it'd be too much. Im trying to think of a solution maybe a gas ram option, its not ideal but at least it'll come up slow and stay up without damage.

Im not sure what the stock boot lid weighs but the ducktail is around 4kg

 

Hi Ben,

Any news on the alternate solution for the boot lift, and also when are you expecting to start shipping these pls?

Cheers

 

Liking the idea of a gas ram similar to the bonnet ones?

I'll have a BGW on mine so a ram might be a good option.

Ricey

 

Checked on mine earlier, the WRX has two torsion bars (springs) so removing one should roughly half the amount it can lift, hopefully using a single WRX torsion bar should be a suitable solution for these bootlids. I'll experiment more on the weekend if I get bored.

 

Sorry mate, you lost me. BGW...? Big Giant Whaletail?

I like the idea of a damper also, but happy to take delivery in the meantime.
Am I the only one who's paid?

 

Big gay wing, which means I have a Carbon Voltex Spoiler to fit to mine ;0)

 

Thats what I was thinking of yes. I am waiting for my Voltex wing to be delivered and once tested fitted we will be making them too

Thanks for helping out Dan

No a few of your have paid, your boot lid is being picked up today and should hopefully be with you Monday

 

Oooh oooh when is mine leaving you then?

 

As soon as TNT turn up mate, I'll let you know when its picked up

 

Sweet, cheers Ben
Love getting presents on Monday hahaha

 

Nothing received today mate. Did they get sent on Friday?

 

Do you know Ben when mine is in Finland?
Cheers,
Toni

 

Mine turned up today.

 

You're going to hate me for this mate but I got you mixed up with Mr Footlong I had loads of paperwork to do on Friday and I got your names mixed up. Yours is still being made and shouldnt be long now im really sorry for getting you mixed up. You may take the mick accordingly

Hi Toni, as above mate we are still making it and it shouldnt be too long now

 

THAT'S IT - NOW I NEED FREE STICKERS, T-SHIRTS AND MUGS THROWN IN

 

Haha thanks for being a good sport mate, I think I must be still sleep deprived with my little boy getting me and the mrs up through the night

I'll get some stickers sent up to you, im going to put them in with all orders anyway

 

Hi Ben, just wondered if there's any update on when we can expect the rest of these to get sent out?
I'm hoping to get it through soon as my reverse scoop has turned up now so once the boot lid turns up I can get the car booked into the body shop.

Cheers

 

Bump? Any update on expected times to churn these out yet chap?
Also, any more thoughts on the revised springs for the boot?