I just put on my Seibon CF trunk and the trunk spring is very powerful and wiping up the trunk. I am scared that it might damage it. What have you guys been doing about that? Thanks Tony

 

I know what you mean. i hardly use mine anymore. I'd like suggestions too.

 

dont think there is much you could do. either you take out the tension rods or leave it.

there are 2 types of tension rods that come on the evo tho. theres a separate one for the RS and a stronger one for the gsr/mr due to the wing. you could try and source an RS one from a dealer.

if anything, the wing weighs it down a lot so it doesnt just snap open. what i used to do is just have someone wait and catch the trunk.

 

cant u like loosen up the tension on the spring or w/e...idk i dont have an evo but my moms neon has like extra holes to it so u can add or take off tension...idk hope it helps sumhow...lol

 

yea i have the same problem dude!
iono what to do..

it doesnt really bother me that much.
u get used to it

 

there is no spring in the evo trunk. i understand what youre saying though, i dont think there are places in our trunks to adjust it.

 

I'm unsure haven't checked yet but in my STi I had a pair of tension bars. The trick was just remove one and you'd be fine. I can't confirm it is the same for evos though. They would be located towards the top back of the trunk.

 

what you need to do is buy these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...1226QQtcZphoto and install them on your trunk. it has been done before and works great. they have to differnt designs.

 

take one of the rods out- if it is still too tight, you can heat it with a welding torch, and bend it 45 deg.

 

Hey Guys,
Ya I just took one of the rods out it was a Bi*ch, but it works fine now!

 

where are these located and how hard are they to remove. I might be doing this tomorrow if it really works.

 

The tension rods are located in the trunk and under the speaker section of the trunk. There will be two black rods going across each other.

Can someone post a DIY on how to take one tension rod off?

 

Channel locks make moving the tension rod pretty easy.

 

and u are 2 years late

 

great find on this thread. i just swapped trunks today and was having the same problem.