In this video, I’ll show you how to install GT Manufaktur’s Gas Strut Mod. This also applies to the Opel GT, Pontiac Solstice, and Daewoo G2X
Early Year Models of the Pontiac Solstice, such as 2006 or 2007, may not have the correct crossmember to install this mod.
GT Manufaktur Website:
https://gt-manufaktur.eshop.t-online.de/Gasfeder-f-Kofferraumdeckel
Instructions, Part Numbers & Torque Specs:
Will be uploaded soon.
Kaswell’s Kappa Center:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1WpOscEXGpoCiDpnstqv_0TzVX8ynwuD-
00:00 Intro
00:28 Pontiac Solstice Disclaimer
01:44 Upper Bracket
07:41 Lower Bracket
09:54 Warning
10:25 Gas Strut
13:33 Comparison
14:42 Outro
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Your doing a great job with your blog! Have been interested in the strut lift for a while.
I have experimented by using something as simple as a pair of heavy elastic bands (where others have added the springs). worked very well but the elastics tend to dry out over time. So still looking for the perfect material to use. I don't like the springs as they add a lot of stress to the horizontal cross bar which is very small in diameter. The distance that the springs must extend to when the trunk is closed is adding a lot of torsional stress to the cross bar.
I don't need the trunk to open to the full open position, as I fear that the wind mat catch it & do a whole lot of damage to the lid or hinge details. A foot or so upward is more than enough for my comfort zone.
I remember reading something about these gas struts from the Solstice Forums. From what I understand these struts are unobtanium lol. A few years ago I placed 2 double sided hook springs from that little bar that runs across to the mechanism above it. It still works to this day and it's nice for popping the trunk open at a stop light and throwing the top down without getting out of the car
Thank you for the video. Where can I buy the product?