Vr vs boot strut difference

[undar8ed1]

Right the problem is I`ve got my missus car that has an after market sploiler
the struts are clapped and I need another set, there are two types the non spoiler and spoiler type the spoiler type is for factory fitted spoilers, so my question really is ..whats the difference, mounting points, more weight from the spoiler = needing bigger struts or what?, the ads on ebay are vauge at best...help please.

[Zuicider]

pay for postage and i will send you a good pair from a vs boot with a spoiler

[hako]

Zuicider knows what the is talking about - the boot and spoiler need a heavier strut and sellers usually ask if the boot has a spoiler.

[cander24]

To look at there is no physical difference between standard struts and struts to suit a spoiler and they both fit the same way. The struts to suit the boot with a spoiler just have a higher compressive pressure to compensate for the added weight of the spoiler.

[haloeight]

Heres the tech data -

So struts are rated by the amount of energy in Newtons they can push.

Standard VR/VS boot strut = 460 Newton pressure
VR/VS Stato/Commo + Wings/Spoilers = 530-550 Newton pressure

The geniune units are made by Lift-o-Mat, and the newton rating is printed on the struts at the bottom of the blurb. i.e. 460N will be printed in larger letters than the rest.

If the strut is a lower newton than required, it wont push up the extra weight.

The strut re-gas mobs will make them whatever pressure you want, will cost around 66 for the pair.

[hako]

Heres the tech data -

So struts are rated by the amount of energy in Newtons they can push.

Standard VR/VS boot strut = 460 Newton pressure
VR/VS Stato/Commo + Wings/Spoilers = 530-550 Newton pressure

The geniune units are made by Lift-o-Mat, and the newton rating is printed on the struts at the bottom of the blurb. i.e. 460N will be printed in larger letters than the rest.

If the strut is a lower newton than required, it wont push up the extra weight.

The strut re-gas mobs will make them whatever pressure you want, will cost around 66 for the pair.

Thats good tech data haloeight, I've always wondered how you could tell how much force struts have, now I know.

[undar8ed1]

NICE, heaps of info.

[andrewcutter212]

Right the problem is I`ve got my missus car that has an after market sploiler
the struts are clapped and I need another set, there are two types the non spoiler and spoiler type the spoiler type is for factory fitted spoilers, so my question really is ..whats the difference, mounting points, more weight from the spoiler = needing bigger struts or what?, the ads on ebay are vauge at best...help please.

hey just wondering if you have any pictures of the gas struts in the VR/VS Sedan ... Just as i am trying to convert my VN so it has gas struts

[haloeight]

Can we get this thread made a sticky? That info isn't easy to find!

I'll also add that you need to install the struts in a way so that the seal at the top of the piston shaft is facing down, as they are lubricated by oil inside the body of the strut. If you install them the other eway, the seal will dry out, causing the gas to escape and stuffing up the strut.

Finally, if you get a re-gas on the struts and ask the regasser to do them, say 15-20 newtons higher than spec, you should get the boot to automatically pop up when you press the release.

I'll have a photo of the strut assembly when I can get it off my phone.

[haloeight]

Heres an image of the strut setup.

[bj42turbo]

hey just wondering if you have any pictures of the gas struts in the VR/VS Sedan ... Just as i am trying to convert my VN so it has gas struts

I tried doing this to my VN using VR VS struts but mounted differently.....But when the boot opened it opened with so much force the boot nearly ending up on the bonnet.....

Tried with just one strut but boot opened crooked

Could work but would need to get custom struts made up with less power

Having said that, now that I have replaced the oem VN springs it still opens with quite abit of force..

Dazz

[andrewcutter212]

okay thanks guys.. cause i have tried installing them and i have got the right gas struts.. and i have put them in but when i close the boot lid... .. the boot right near the rear windscreen is raised.. so their for is not sealed.... and u have got quite a big gap.. sooo i am really out of ideas LOL ... thats why i really need some he

[andrewcutter212]

also if any1 has pictures of where they have mounted it in their vn boot that would be great as that would give me a more detailed information in regards to where i have to mount them properly ay

[Brendo169]

my old clubsport hasd the wing replaced by an s pac boot lip

the lower weight of the small lip made my boot open so easy.

id pull the lever and it would open right up all on its on...was awesome!!

[VR38]

Yeah Awesome till they start ripping the bracket off from under the parcel shelf.

[andrewcutter212]

where abouts did u have them mounted in the vn... that u have... cause i have vs spoilered gas struts.. not to sure where to mount them.. soo do you have a picture dazz in which could indicate to me where i should mount them.. Please get back to me thanks mate!

[bj42turbo]

where abouts did u have them mounted in the vn... that u have... cause i have vs spoilered gas struts.. not to sure where to mount them.. soo do you have a picture dazz in which could indicate to me where i should mount them.. Please get back to me thanks mate!

bear with me

[bj42turbo]

[andrewcutter212]

hey dazz did u you have a problem with... the boot been raised up near the rear windscreen.. cause i have this problem when closing the boot.... any ideas on what i should do.. Get back to me mate.. thanks alot hay

[bj42turbo]

hey dazz did u you have a problem with... the boot been raised up near the rear windscreen.. cause i have this problem when closing the boot.... any ideas on what i should do.. Get back to me mate.. thanks alot hay

yep sure did, hence why I gave up and got hold of the original boot springs...........From what I understand where I located it, is the same spot as the VN Group A's but obviously there boot lid is a lot heavier because of the large spoiler...

Dazz

[andrewcutter212]

lol i got the original VN group a spoiler lol .. soo imsoo confused lol i mounted it in the same place.. but yer far out man this is soo fricken confusing LOL damn it cause its still raised LOL .. i dont no what the hell could be diffrent.. any ideas ?

[bj42turbo]

lol i got the original VN group a spoiler lol .. soo imsoo confused lol i mounted it in the same place.. but yer far out man this is soo fricken confusing LOL damn it cause its still raised LOL .. i dont no what the hell could be diffrent.. any ideas ?

Really need a pic of inside a group A boot

[andrewcutter212]

can any1 help?