Flip trunk Mod

[yamaha]

It was a ***** to do, Ill post a DIY with more detailed specs later tonight.

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 001.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 002.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 003.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 004.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 005.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 006.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 007.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 008.jpg

http://www.nitrousworld.com/pictures/Flip Trunk 009.jpg

Lemme know what you guys think, took about 45 minutes to install, not totally dialed in yet.

[Keyan]

I did that on my 01 a lonnngggg time ago...


the trunks tortion bars pushed the back end up and rain got in...


yours is sitting straight... :eek:

[BlackElantraGT]

The install looks clean, but I guess I've never understood the point of doing this. Lamborghini doors, suicide doors, etc I get... but if I were to see someone with their trunk open in this manner, it wouldn't make me look twice or anything. But as long as you're happy with it right? :)

[CornbreadXD]

i was interested in this because i have dynamat on the trunk and don't want it to be shown

[themanfriday]

Thats cool dawg

[Dropped02xd]

The install looks clean, but I guess I've never understood the point of doing this. Lamborghini doors, suicide doors, etc I get... but if I were to see someone with their trunk open in this manner, it wouldn't make me look twice or anything. But as long as you're happy with it right? :)


i think you are dumb. Stop hating and die.

[GodisintheTV]

i think it looks great, whats up with that DIY FOO

[aussieXD2]

HAHA. Do this to a Hatchback. That would be Awesome!!! LOL!!!!

[yamaha]

DIY will be done by this weekend, I had to redo the hinge setup and refab some stuff up. Sean

[SuperGLS]

Here's the question I always ask... can you open it and then it just goes like that? Or, do you open it regular and then switch some stuff around so it looks like that?

[05xd]

I know I have latches on mine that keeps it in the stock position.I wondered bout his set-up too,and that the bottom bolt is still in the trunk spring

[01elantra4dr]

what happend to the DIY'?

[tootalew]

does that mod make things easier to get in and out of the trunk?

[01elantra4dr]

I just want it because it looks cool.

[01elantra4dr]

still no diy?

[skeetre]

I was wondering about this too. I think it looks cool, but does it actually help with accessing the trunk or anything? and like supergls asked, does it lift straight up like that, or do you open it normally then lift it up or something?

[clarion]

you just unsrew the bottom bolt and you can pivit the hinge, and just put the bolt back and it will be just like stock

[01elantra4dr]

you just unsrew the bottom bolt and you can pivit the hinge, and just put the bolt back and it will be just like stock

I dont think that all that is involved.

[05xd]

Heres the directions I got when my friend got his ebay kit..So funny.He paid like 30 bills for this crap,while I went to wal-mart and spent like 5 bucks.

Flip-Flop Trunk Lid Instructions
These are the instructions on how to modify your trunk to flip down. This will allow you to open your trunk in two ways: the normal way and the flip down way.


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Materials:

2 - 2" Slide Bolts (Latches)

2 - 3” Strap Hinges

Drill with small bit (1/16” to 1/8” depending on the size of the screws) to pre-drill screw holes and a large bit (5/16” or 3/8”) to drill for the latches in Step #6
Phillips screwdriver (the screws should come with the hardware)
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Instructions:

1. Remove your trunk lid by unbolting 4 bolts. Do not remove the stock brackets, only the trunk lid. You may have to remove some wiring also. Just remember where everything plugs back in. This part will take 2 people.


2. Attach one side of the hinge to the side of the bracket that was connected to the trunk with the hinge facing away from the trunk. Repeat on the other side. Make sure to pre-drill your holes.


3. With help reconnect the trunk to the brackets using only the bottom bolts (the top ones won’t go in because the hinge is covering the hole for them).

4. With the trunk in place, pre-drill and screw in the screws for the other side of the hinges. You may have to bend the hinges slightly to get them to fit right. A little pressure or a small hammer will do the trick.



5. Connect the latches about 2 inches from the bottom of where the brackets touch the trunk lid. Be sure they are mounted on the inside of the brackets.




6. Mark a spot on the stock bracket to drill a hole to allow the latches to latch (this is where the big drill bit comes in). You may have to remove the bottom bolts to drill so you don’t damage them if you ever want to put it back to stock. Be sure the latches will close tightly. If they don't you may have to replace the bottom bolts each time you want to fold down your trunk lid. (If you don’t plan on using this trick too often, you can skip the latches and just replace the bottom bolt anyway. This will keep it very secure but still let you use it when you really want to.)


7. Once you have the latches on, you can remove the bottom bolts if you haven’t already and flip the trunk down. The hinges will let the trunk fold down to level, but not any farther. To close the trunk flip it up, slide the latches into the holes you drilled in step #6, and close the trunk normally.



8. If you have some subwoofers in the trunk, you might want to put some foam tape along the stock brackets to keep the trunk from rattling against them.


If at any time you want to put it back to stock, you can just remove the hardware and replace the bolts. There will only be a few small holes showing.

[01elantra4dr]

Thanks man.

[TURBOgls]

That's cool especially for awsome trunk mounted subs or speakers(for show at least) but just like that.....i kinda don't see a need for it. but it's cool.

[kratos]

Hi yamaha, but unfotunatly I'm unableto see the pics that you added. Is it possible to sent it to me at aj@CartBlanche.co.za