Free Hatch Pop!

[Heretic:GTI]

I did this before buying the ecs kit, flipping the bracket and smaller ball mounts, the ecs kit is way better. It works everytime when warm out, 90% when it's cold. The DIY mod never worked for me when it was cold. To close the hatch I just push down on the taillight, works fine with no touching of paint.

 

[Modshack1]

I did this before buying the ecs kit, flipping the bracket and smaller ball mounts, the ecs kit is way better. It works everytime when warm out, 90% when it's cold. The DIY mod never worked for me when it was cold. To close the hatch I just push down on the taillight, works fine with no touching of paint.

Yeah..If he small studs don't give me consistent operation, I'll measure the spring rate of the stock struts and order firmer ones. I have a source that offers them in 10 lb increments for about $15 each..

 

[pinoycuh1]

dont do it it ends up braking like mines did =/

 

[Heretic:GTI]

Yeah..If he small studs don't give me consistent operation, I'll measure the spring rate of the stock struts and order firmer ones. I have a source that offers them in 10 lb increments for about $15 each..

If it never gets really cold where you are, you should be fine. Mine worked just like the ecs kit, till the temp dropped...

 

[paddypool]

sweet Lord ! > ECS are looking for min $70 postage to Europe for the OEM struts!

 

[Modshack1]

damn you pro. can't wait to see the results :thumbsup:

Turns out switching to the short studs makes this work reliable every time with my stock struts.

Swap the stud out to change the angle:

If, by chance you get some running (mine was barely touching), just add a piece of Vinyl tape at that area, or a small wrap of electrical tape around the Gas tube if you don't have matching tape.:

Works reliably now for a total cost of about $10.

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

so where did you find the stud? only local hardware store around me is home depot.

 

[Modshack1]

so where did you find the stud? only local hardware store around me is home depot.

They're a little tricky to find in the proper 8mm thread..
You need to set up an account here: https://www.midwestcontrol.com/

Then put these in teh quick buy cart: BSM-8-1-A

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

any update on this? how is this holding up in the cold?

 

[nvturbo]

At one point I was thinking about doing this mod but after reading about the issues, I opted for the ESC kit instead. It took less than 15min from start to finish. Having the right tools (and watching their video) made it so easy.

 

[fatty@golfmk6.com]

At one point I was thinking about doing this mod but after reading about the issues, I opted for the ESC kit instead. It took less than 15min from start to finish. Having the right tools (and watching their video) made it so easy.

i'm sure it works fine. I just want to know how it holds up during the winter time

 

[rc0224]

anyone got this mod done with the kit.... im trying to do mine with the kit right now...finished installation....and it still doesnt work....keep pressing my key fob as hell and...it stays put...wont open unless i flip on the tailgate -_-

 

[AndyH]

anyone got this mod done with the kit.... im trying to do mine with the kit right now...finished installation....and it still doesnt work....keep pressing my key fob as hell and...it stays put...wont open unless i flip on the tailgate -_-

Are you holding the hatch button down for a few seconds? I don't have this installed myself yet as the ECS kit is on the way, but I read that you need to hold the release button until it pops.

 

[rc0224]

Are you holding the hatch button down for a few seconds? I don't have this installed myself yet as the ECS kit is on the way, but I read that you need to hold the release button until it pops.

sweet i gave that a try...and pop it openns thx alot!!! was scare that there is another hundred goes down to drain for nothng =D

 

[Nimche]

Has anyone found an alternative to ECS one?