Based on the fact that they sell a tool on handaaccessories(dot)com for the spring...I'm guessing they have a heavier duty one that increases tension to "help" with opening the trunk.

Reason I'm looking is I have an aspec spoiler to begin with, which already made it not really pop up when released and have added a few pounds of deadener to it so now it's actually kind of heavy to open.

Anyone know where I can find them and/or a diy to changing the springs?

Thank you!
J

 

This thread may help you:

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/trunk-lid-spring-question-554868/

 

The heavy duty springs should have come with the A-spec wing. I know they came with the standard wing spoiler on our TL, along with instructions.

 

Thanks guys...
To be honest with you...my stepfather originally purchased this car in December of 2003 so there are some things that are missing (it was even called sport package at the time because A-spec didn't exist) so I don't have the cool steering wheel, might not have had the aspec suspension and highly doubt they changed out the springs in the trunk pop.

 

doesnt matter if you had all the a-spec parts, some pieces could be ordered or you could get the whole a-spec line if you wanted. The springs should already be installed.

 

Well the point I was making was that I have an aspec already...but it's missing certain pieces and I think it's because the dealer just installed the stuff that was visible.

So I will have to order the springs separately.

 

i have one in my home that i never installed. it did bother me a little that the trunk doesnt pop but i got used to it. if you are interested let me know/.

 

You have the tool to install it or the spring itself? What color spring is it? 1 or the pair?

PM me how much you want. It's something I'd like to fix, but it's not a necessity, as you know.

 

I am pretty sure there is a weight inside the trunk lid that keeps it from opening very much. Look at the " Putting the TL on a diet" thread I think he pulled it out and said his trunk opens super wide.

 

Really...that is a start. Thank you. I also read in another related thread (above) that you can put your spring on a 2nd perch to make it have more tension.

This has been a problem for a while...but the addition of deadener sealed the deal. Literally.

 

its actually a stiffer trunk torsion bar that supports the extra weight. I dont have the tool to install it but i think it can be done without it. Its just going to take a little more time

i dont know what the price of it is.... just give me your best offer i guess.

 

Yes, I did remove a small weight (vibration damper) from the trunk lid. However, the damper does not weight too much. It does help to allow the trunk lid to open a little higher, perhaps an extra inch or two inches.

Vibration damper is located inside trunk lid.




But, the main thing that makes the trunk lid to be much lighter is removing the liner material. As you can see in my pic, the back side of my truck lid has no liner.

This is how high my trunk pops open when I hit the remote because the trunk lid is so light now.




Removing the weight and/or removing the liner caused no vibrations or noises. With the liner removed, it just caused a different sound when you slam the trunk closed. Made it sound "cheaper" instead of having that luxury Acura solid sound. Has a "tink" sound instead of the solid "thump" sound when slamming the trunk closed.



Cheers

 

Thanks for the info guys...let me look into it. I'll get back to you with an offer.

J.