That would be a most worthwhile mod imo!
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Very splendid and worthwhile, indeed! (I've been listening to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy today...)
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Re: Hiya - a new guy here
It will lift up with some added strings, but the holding springs underneath will need to be disabled, otherwise it won't lower again - unless you relay on the downward clout of the tailgate to do it!
The 13th window seems very much a matter of taste. The one here has had just one day's use in 21 years.
The 13th window seems very much a matter of taste. The one here has had just one day's use in 21 years.
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1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
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I didn't know there were springs - I'll have to take another look.White Exec wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:55 amIt will lift up with some added strings, but the holding springs underneath will need to be disabled, otherwise it won't lower again - unless you relay on the downward clout of the tailgate to do it!
That's pretty disappointing - It does seem like a gimmick, really, I mean how many times do you open the hatch on a trip while everyone is still inside the car? And it must really blow with rain and gale to make a difference. Also could get quite annoying if folding down the rear seats on a regular basis.White Exec wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:55 amThe 13th window seems very much a matter of taste. The one here has had just one day's use in 21 years.
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Re: Hiya - a new guy here
My mistake - just one 'grip' spring, in the centre of the long hinge, under a small plastic cover.
Function is to keep the flap raised when lifted. Gets tired over time; just needs a bend to work again. Do not lubricate, or it slips.
Vaguely connected, a bit of boot lighting improvement from 2014: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5804
Function is to keep the flap raised when lifted. Gets tired over time; just needs a bend to work again. Do not lubricate, or it slips.
Vaguely connected, a bit of boot lighting improvement from 2014: viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5804
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Chris
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White
1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable
1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
1996 XM 2.5TD Exclusive RP7165 Polar White
1992 BX19D Millesime RP5800 Sable
1989 BX19RD Delage Red Deceased; 1998 ZX 1.9D Avantage auto Triton Green Company car 1998..2001; 2001 Xantia 1.8i auto Wicked Red Company car 2001..2003
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I think my hinge spring is well knackered.
Very impressed with the brightness of the boot lighting! I have mine turned off though as I don't like bugs drawn into the interior.
PS - love the boot floor carpet!!!
Very impressed with the brightness of the boot lighting! I have mine turned off though as I don't like bugs drawn into the interior.
PS - love the boot floor carpet!!!
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Re: Hiya - a new guy here
It's EJV - Mandarin Red.
I haven't seen other reds so can't really make comparison but do like mine.
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Re: Hiya - a new guy here
Ta. More plummy than delage then, I'm guessing - delage looks a bit more 'brick red', especially under certain lights.
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I've had a couple of red cars other than this - one was a maroon Ford Fairmont (refer my avatar) and the other, series 1 C5, rouge lucifer, both of them I was quite fond of...
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Parcel shelf mod - proof of concept.
I think I'll need black string, obviously. The hinge is a bit crooked, not sure why.
I think I'll need black string, obviously. The hinge is a bit crooked, not sure why.
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