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Old 09-04-11, 11:07 AM
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My boot lid has a desire to close rather than stay open. Is there a cure? Can one fit new hinges with springs or even fit new springs?
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Old 09-04-11, 04:11 PM
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Bungee straps from the boot to the front bumper :-)

The wine is flowing at the barbie :-)
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Old 09-04-11, 08:29 PM
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Here, it is a hell of a hot day today. Beer flows in cold streams!

Check the mechanism. Are you able to put more tension on the springs?
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Old 10-04-11, 02:23 PM
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I see mad dogs and Englishmen as soon as the sun comes out.
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Old 11-04-11, 12:05 PM
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I don't know the cure, but I have seen at least one 603 with gas struts fitted as their springs were clearly saggy too.
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Old 11-04-11, 12:35 PM
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I am sure that Brian Marelli at Bristol Car Services will be able to advise.

If you don't like the bungee idea !
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Old 11-04-11, 03:43 PM
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I fitted wing mirrors on my 411. I realise now I can use them as (future) attachment / anchor points for the bungee cords.
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Old 11-04-11, 04:53 PM
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I fitted wing mirrors on my 411. I realise now I can use them as (future) attachment / anchor points for the bungee cords.
Genius-- they will automatically close the doors as well !
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Old 12-04-11, 09:04 AM
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I like the idea of gas struts as an aid to lifting but will still ask Brian Marelli if there is another cure
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Old 14-04-11, 12:47 PM
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According to Brian Marelli the springing can be adjusted on the car.
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