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SummitWhite11 · 06-29-2023, 06:11 PM

Does anyone have this installed on their Camaro or know someone that did? Looks pretty cool but wondering on the longevity of it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/283928553498

SummitWhite11 · 07-02-2023, 08:02 AM

Just realized the link I provided did not provide an actual video of this in motion. Here you go...

el ess A · 07-02-2023, 08:30 AM

Just appears as if they're stronger lift cylinders than stock? Or am I missing something? Not a wallet breaker, but I guess I'm not seeing the draw for needing it. And if it is just cylinders, eventually they'll wear out.

I kinda like the idea of having the trunk simply pop loose and allow me to open it all the way when I'm ready.

0stones0 · 07-02-2023, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by el ess A

Just appears as if they're stronger lift cylinders than stock? Or am I missing something? Not a wallet breaker, but I guess I'm not seeing the draw for needing it. And if it is just cylinders, eventually they'll wear out.

I kinda like the idea of having the trunk simply pop loose and allow me to open it all the way when I'm ready.

Feel the same. Although, occasionally, I’ll bump the fob unknowingly, and find out when getting in the car that the trunk is open. Annoying but, no biggie. Certainly not worth different cylinders, imho.

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-02-2023, 08:50 AM

Agreed with you guys, not a fan. Like mine just the way it is!!

chevy pilot · 07-02-2023, 09:29 AM

OEM are better, there are no beers all over the glass and trunk

Eddymel1998 · 07-03-2023, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Feel the same. Although, occasionally, I’ll bump the fob unknowingly, and find out when getting in the car that the trunk is open. Annoying but, no biggie. Certainly not worth different cylinders, imho.

This happens to me all the time, except the car will only tell me when I start moving, so at this point I just try and drive faster hoping the down force on the spoiler shuts it enough to not fly open.

ADVMax · 07-03-2023, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Feel the same. Although, occasionally, I’ll bump the fob unknowingly, and find out when getting in the car that the trunk is open. Annoying but, no biggie. Certainly not worth different cylinders, imho.

I do that all the damn time!

SummitWhite11 · 07-04-2023, 11:57 AM

As one stated, the trunk can accidently open itself via the fob once in awhile and it can be a nuisance. Especially when not finding out until one starts driving. If the trunk opens, and opens all the way, I like knowing so before I get in the car.

Parts Peddler · 07-07-2023, 12:15 AM

Like others have said, my fob opens the trunk, accidentally, all too often, when I'm in the house. This isn't a problem when I'm home. When I'm at work, or out somewhere else, This could be expensive if there was something valuable in the trunk.

0stones0 · 07-07-2023, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Parts Peddler

Like others have said, my fob opens the trunk, accidentally, all too often, when I'm in the house. This isn't a problem when I'm home. When I'm at work, or out somewhere else, This could be expensive if there was something valuable in the trunk.

Just a thought.

Two shot trunk release.

SummitWhite11 · 07-07-2023, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Just a thought.

Two shot trunk release.

Interesting.

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Arogg · 07-07-2023, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Just a thought.

Two shot trunk release.

See.. now this im interested in.

1JEWLDSSRS · 07-07-2023, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 0stones0

Just a thought.

Two shot trunk release.

Wow! Now that's a worth while item!!

Can't count how many times I have accidently "popped" mine open.

06-29-2023, 06:11 PM	#1
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,223	Automatic trunk opener Does anyone have this installed on their Camaro or know someone that did? Looks pretty cool but wondering on the longevity of it. https://www.ebay.com/itm/283928553498 __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can. Last edited by SummitWhite11; 06-29-2023 at 09:46 PM.

07-02-2023, 08:30 AM	#3
el ess A Older Than Dirt Drives: 2010 & 2013 Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 4,575	Just appears as if they're stronger lift cylinders than stock? Or am I missing something? Not a wallet breaker, but I guess I'm not seeing the draw for needing it. And if it is just cylinders, eventually they'll wear out. I kinda like the idea of having the trunk simply pop loose and allow me to open it all the way when I'm ready. __________________ 2010 2SS TE, 1 of 822/2013 Camaro ZL1 vert, 1 of 54

07-02-2023, 08:50 AM	#5
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Agreed with you guys, not a fan. Like mine just the way it is!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

07-04-2023, 11:57 AM	#9
SummitWhite11 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,223	As one stated, the trunk can accidently open itself via the fob once in awhile and it can be a nuisance. Especially when not finding out until one starts driving. If the trunk opens, and opens all the way, I like knowing so before I get in the car. __________________ 2010 2LT/RS ZL1 Appearance package, Flow Master American Thunder Cat Back Exhaust w/ QUAD TIPS, K&N Typhoon CAI, Ported VMAX TB, OEM GM Brembo Brakes Package w/ Hawks Carbon Ceramic Pads, Night Owl Halo Kit (WIFI), FRONT/REAR Carbon Fiber Wrapped Bowties, Rear Oracle Blue LED Bowtie, Oracle Ghosted Painted Side LED Markers, Silver Side Faded Gills, OEM Satin Camaro Fuel Door, OEM Strut Tower Brace, Detroit Speed Engineering 1.5" Lowering Springs, Koni Orange STR.T Struts, Z28 rear LCA's, Black Magic rear 32" sway bar, 1LE front sway bar w/ DSE end links. Evil Energy Catch Can.

07-02-2023, 09:29 AM	#6
chevy pilot Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: May 2019 Location: Hki.Finland Posts: 1,013	OEM are better, there are no beers all over the glass and trunk

07-07-2023, 12:15 AM	#10
Parts Peddler Drives: 2014 1LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Antelope, Ca Posts: 62 View My Garage	Like others have said, my fob opens the trunk, accidentally, all too often, when I'm in the house. This isn't a problem when I'm home. When I'm at work, or out somewhere else, This could be expensive if there was something valuable in the trunk.