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I didn't have that issue with mine. My struts were from SGS Engineering though so slightly different. Only other thing would be that my poppers were out further than yours giving it that extra push.
That would be mildly annoying, the only thing I didn't really like is that when it reaches the top if feels like it's ripping the boot off the car lol
About 12 months after fitting the stronger struts, my car developed a rattle at the back. It was tracked down to the struts. The mounts were fine, we could only think that the sharp jolt when it opened fully had, over time, damaged the pistons. With the standard struts on, it comes to a very gentle stop when opening.
Is yours a pre FL or FL? I didnt think the standard struts were strong enough to open the tailgate?
Mine's a FL and it won't open the tailgate now with the standard struts. Like most, it didn't work all the time anyway. It still has the Scirocco bumpers on so it clears the lock when popped, still better than when it left the factory.
I may of found the Scirocco boot poppers online...
Need someone to confirm lol
http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/parts/vw_scirocco_2009_>_rear_lid_supports.shtml
Cheers
Need someone to confirm lol
http://www.vwgenuineparts.co.uk/parts/vw_scirocco_2009_>_rear_lid_supports.shtml
Cheers
Fitted my VW Bumpers/Poppers/Buffers and it worked great in the garage, but hasn't work again since.
I'll try to adjust the bumper but I think it's a failed mod at the moment. :-(
I'm happy with the new stronger struts though as last winter my SEAT ones struggled in the cold weather to open the boot properly, banged my head a couple of times.
I'll try to adjust the bumper but I think it's a failed mod at the moment. :-(
I'm happy with the new stronger struts though as last winter my SEAT ones struggled in the cold weather to open the boot properly, banged my head a couple of times.
That's a shame 
I will wait for my poppers to arrive and see what happens lol but like you I'm happy with the new struts as mine stopped half way hot or cold weather lol
I will wait for my poppers to arrive and see what happens lol but like you I'm happy with the new struts as mine stopped half way hot or cold weather lol
Have you adjusted the length of the stoppers? And also ensured that the spring is active? As you can 'twist' it just so they're standard stoppers.
Spring is working, I followed the youtube vid for a golf which said to push them in fully, I'll adjust them out a little.
It pops open further than it used to, just not enough, it's odd as it was fine last night in the garage. On the drive I thought it might be the angle (nose down, more weight to push up) but the works car park is quite level.
It pops open further than it used to, just not enough, it's odd as it was fine last night in the garage. On the drive I thought it might be the angle (nose down, more weight to push up) but the works car park is quite level.
Mine are like most but I've only had them fitted while the weather is cooler. I suspect the heat may help the struts work a little better on the first opening. If I leave it overnight or a few hours the boot only pops open a little. Enough to get fingers under which saves me touching the badge any way. (Wrapped)
Any subsequent openings work ok until it's left for a good few hours.
Any subsequent openings work ok until it's left for a good few hours.
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Mine are also hit and miss and I do have the poppers adjusted quite far out but 95% of the time it does open all the way.
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