I know the struts are sold out right now but be patient and Amazon will restock. Don't buy the ones the ones that are $160. That is a seller that is trying to capitalize on this.

@mikewottle8893

5 жыл бұрын

Walmart has them for $30.

@tjmadsen

5 жыл бұрын

@@mikewottle8893 Link?

@mikewottle8893

5 жыл бұрын

www.walmart.com/ip/Qty-2-StrongArm-4129-Universal-13-155lb-10mm-Ball-Socket-Lift-Supports-Struts-4129/351262997

@xxZerosumxx

5 жыл бұрын

Walmart is also sold out

@omrioshri3338

5 жыл бұрын

Just installed the ones for the frunk!! Its works just like you say!! Keep up the good work 👍👍👍

You broke the internet, all of the 110 pound struts are sold out. Nicely done sir.

I ordered and already installed the ones for the frunk from your last video and they work great! Put these items in the shopping cart list since they are currently out of stock this morning when I checked. Thank you for figuring all this out and I will be sure and send more subscribers your way when possible.

I did the same auto-pop on both my trunk and frunk all for under $20 and like 15 minutes of work... Since 4 years ago, the price on these trunk struts had gone down a lot. You now can find some at Amazon around $20. What I did was to swap out the back trunk struts with these spring struts. And it worked out great other than it is now harder to close the trunk. Then I swap the original back trunk struts with the frunk struts. The back trunk struts are perhaps 5cm shorter than the frunk struts but they are much more powerful and will be able to lift the front hood with just one of the old back trunk struts.

Thanks Brian, for digging deep into the the Trunk and Frunk struts to achieve "auto open". Finished installing the Trunk just now, and greatly appreciate all the research and engineering put into your parts selection.

Brian, you are a genius. Even though the government shutdown is hitting us hard, I am compelled to give you a small donation for all your efforts. I've learned so much by watching your videos. Brilliant!

This is a mod that I've been waiting for someone to come up with! Definitely going to be doing this! Thanks so much for the work that you put in Brian!

You deserve a ton of kudos for doing the legwork. Literally one man making a great solution for Model 3 owners. I'm getting my Model 3 next month and I'm looking into doing this for the Frunk and Trunk right away. It's a cheap no brainer! All the credit to you!

Sir, you literally changed my life! From the auto front trunk to this! Thanks for your persistence and ingenuity. Keep it up Brian! - Los Angeles

10:47 "I'll leave that up to another company 5 months from now." Oohh burn - haha. Great video. The peace symbol through the trunk opening was a nice touch. Thanks for all the research and information on these trunk/frunk struts Brian. It's appreciated.

@mike_carvalho

5 жыл бұрын

Just earned himself a new subscriber. Couldn't help but notice the other place has comments disabled...

Really impressed. Hope Tesla takes note.

At first I wasn’t a fan of upgrading the struts, but I’ve come around and see the benefit. I’ll now be doing this to my frunk and trunk. Thanks for all you do!

I appreciate you taking the time to explain this stuff and go through the headache (as i'm sure it is) to buy different struts to find a solution. I'm ordering your kit and i'm going to work on some sort of "boot" to go over the spring to prevent dirt built up (clean freak). Will keep you up to date on what I figure out. Many thanks and keep going!

Brian, pioneers always take the arrows. Another trail blazing video. This was my biggest complaint, auto truck opener should be included at this price point. Well done!

Awesome! Think I'll wait about 4 months and then make a video showing the amazing new trunk auto-opening solution and sell the parts on EVAnnex. Well, maybe not me, but someone probably will. Don't worry, we all know you are the originator! Thanks for yet another Over-the-You-Tube (OTYT) upgrade!

Great little modification! Just did it and it took me about 10 minutes. Works perfectly. Thanks for the tip.

After waiting a few weeks for the springs and struts to come off back order, I was finally able to get the trunk done, so I know I have matching and trunk and frunk self opening capability. Thanks Brian! Keep bringing the mods!

Very good idea ! so simple ! I feel that a lot of (future) Model 3 European owner (I'm french) will use it ! Good job ! really .

Elon needs to hire you to figure out simple solutions like this that Tesla was too busy to figure out.

@castille2

5 жыл бұрын

Er... There's a federal regulation against certain equipment like auto lifting front compartments.

@IngmarKoecher

5 жыл бұрын

@@castille2 You mean just like you can't get Kinder eggs in the US? Just kidding & thanks, that makes a bit of sense.

Thank you so much for this. It works perfectly. Trunk struts were harder to remove than frunk struts, so I had to pry gently on the lower connections and then they popped right off.

Nicely done, sir. Very clever and simple mod you figured out.

7:25 LOL you have 19,000 plus friends. I hope "ONE" could help you. Great job, Brian.

So difficult, can’t wait till Evannex puts together a kit for us.

Thanks for doing this research. Just purchased the front struts and the material for the rear. Looks like an awesome and useful mod.

Brian, I did the mod and everything works perfectly! I love how the trunk does the intial pop open and then slowly goes on to fully open. I'm going to think about doing the frunk next. I will re-watch your video for that mod. The frunk metal is so thin that I worry about the extra pressure to close but if you/re happy then I guess it should be ok.

All the parts sold out on Amazon, in minutes.

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

They should restock soon

I have been super happy with my auto-frunk! Absolutely going to do the trunk as well. Thanks for taking the time and money to show us this!

Very impressive, creative yet simple setup for the trunk Brian! Thanks for pioneering the auto-open idea for frunk and trunk!

That opening scene... 10/10.

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It took longer to edit that than it did to do the rest of the video

@E-__

5 жыл бұрын

@@i1Tesla Worth it.

Great job! The shorter height is a plus in my opinion.

I feel like you've done so much for the KZread community in sharing so much knowledge. I've decided to support you in Patreon and keep your channel going strong! You deserve everyone's support for all that you do.... Great job!

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Thanks Brian. You’re awesome. Thanks for all the work and experimentation. I’ve wondered about this solution to the trunk. Now, you have given us a brilliant answer. Thanks again.

Nice work Brian, another first! I'm glad you're brave with your Model 3 so we don't have to be :-)

2 people for the install? Where was Negative Brian when you needed him? :)

finally got my parts and it literally took 5 minutes to install. Works great - thanks again!

This is brilliant! Thank you for all the trial and errors you’ve done to find the right parts to do this. I’m gonna do it!

So, I'm assuming that that spring wouldn't go around the stock gas strut?

your the best, much respect. Those StrongArm's cross to a Sachs SG402049 strut at AutoZone $31.49 each DON'T GET THESE THEY DON'T HAVE THE SPACE NEEDED FOR THE SPRINGS

Excellent mod. I makes perfect sense. I can open it with full hands, once I've placed the things inside the trunk, I have empty hands to close it. Just ordered the parts. I installed the frunk parts right after your frunk video and couldn't be happier.

@bigdream_dreambig

5 жыл бұрын

An honest question I've had when considering this: If your hands are full, how are you going to open the app and press the button on your cell phone?

Nice, you right someone or some company will make a strut will the springs built in and capitalize on it. Good to know this can be done, since this was one of my issue with the model 3.

If you can show us how to make the Model 3 steering wheel heated, you will be a GOD.

@halloween__tesla8312

5 жыл бұрын

Put the heat on high fan and direct the air towards the steering wheel..problem solved 😁

@RODikUlus

5 жыл бұрын

@@halloween__tesla8312 - I know about that, but it's not the same, especially where i like to grab the wheel during autopilot.

Just wait for evannex to take credit on this. 😂 Bring the one for the S Frunk pleaseeee.

@henrikthorkildsen8264

5 жыл бұрын

DigikidForever Frunk*

@mucall

5 жыл бұрын

Henrik Thorkildsen yes sir 😉

Well done again! Your narrative is clean and to the point. I will be modifying my trunk. Thank you so much.

Great video as always Brian! I appreciate the time you put in figuring this out and sharing with the rest of us. Keep it up!

Why did I watch this video twice, even though I don't own a Tesla?

Starting to cost me serious money, Brian! $21 last video, who knows how much this video? What's next?

Just installed mine today, works great. The only different thing I had to do - I'm only 5'3" - was get a 2x4 to hold the trunk up while I swapped them out. Easy Peasy (once someone else does all the investigating and testing for you). Thanks!

I ordered all the parts, with the struts finally arriving today. My wife and I installed everything together in about 5 minutes. Your instructions are bang-on. Thank you for the time, energy, and money you put into figuring this out for the rest of us. We're your newest Patreon's now as a result (our first time doing that).

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and I'm glad you like it

I just wanted to share my experience following the steps in this video: #1 The stock struts did NOT come off easily on my Model 3. I did release the back clamps while maneuvering them off. It cracked my glass and tore the weather stripping on one side when it finally came off. Same tightness issue when removing the new struts to go back to stock. Maybe my Model 3 has slightly different specs? VIN 13xxx #2 The StrongArm 4129 struts made the trunk fly open much faster than his does in this video. It would hit you in the face if you opened the trunk manually. I had to bring it back to spec since this is not what anyone would want. #3 The trunk does NOT close as flush as stock. The trunk is lifted from the body slightly and it is noticeable. Now I hope I'm not stuck paying over $1k for a new backglass. :(

@ghazlr

5 жыл бұрын

Have you gotten an estimate for the roof replacement?

@pwurso

5 жыл бұрын

KingnthNorth I’m glad to say that my insurance has a $100 glass deductible, so that’s it. Otherwise, it would have been about $800. 2-4 weeks to wait for the glass to arrive at the installer.

Haters gonna hate. Pop those trunks

Just installed mine. Literally made me smile soo hard lol. You rock man

Very cool!! Great idea using the spring along with the strut!

both the struts and springs are unavailable, did a certain company buy them all to repackage them and slap 100 bucks on them and also claim they were the first? perhaps lol great video as usual!

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

They should be back up soon on Amazon. But this is the same one. You need 2 of them amzn.to/2AHnVNS

@drkwoods

5 жыл бұрын

i1Tesla are the springs back on Amazon yet?

I love the sub-culture that Tesla Owners have created. Brian, thanks for investing in the sub-culture. Know it or not, you have many friends, just look at your KZread subscriptions. Keep investing in us,

Finally got all the parts needed for this mod. Like you said, piece of cake installation but appreciate all the research, experimentation, and little tips you included so there were no surprises. Works like a champ every time! The one possible downside...since there’s more tension now, it’s not easy to close using the inside grasp handles. Usually requires me pushing down from the outside. And my black model 3 shows handprints pretty fast. But great mod, great price, easy install thanks Mr. Wizard!

I did this in less than 2 minutes. Easy-peasy. Great mod. Thanks!

Ordered the springs from their website. Was only $9 shipped for the 2 springs. Once I added to cart, it applied some random discount automatically.

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

Nice

@tonyc6996

5 жыл бұрын

Same for me! Can't beat that! Now the struts are out of stock but found them at RockAuto for less than amazon

@mdmcfp

5 жыл бұрын

Tony C link?

@tonyc6996

5 жыл бұрын

@@mdmcfp www.rockauto.com

@teslaunwinding

5 жыл бұрын

They are sold out now too

Brilliant mod... So simple. Seems safe enough too. Dude, 6'5"? Height does not translate on videos.

@Cloxxki

5 жыл бұрын

I'm 6'4" and never suspected he was one of us :-)

@UweKeim

5 жыл бұрын

It is ≈195 cm in case anyone from a country with sane measurement units cares.

@machelvet9594

5 жыл бұрын

Same feeling here. Excellent. Just one question though. Wouldn't it be possible to use springs with the right specs on the original struts, so you would only have to buy the springs?

@thepearratz

5 жыл бұрын

@@machelvet9594 excellent question. Anyone?

@ChefCrash1

5 жыл бұрын

@@machelvet9594 He mentioned that the cylinder of the stock strut is too long and when the strut is in the closed position there simply isn't room for a compressed spring.

I think ur my favorite KZreadr pertaining Tesla... you get to the point, very easy and simple to understand...great job!!

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

This is why you are my favorite Tesla channel and why I support you on Patreon. Thank you so much. Your uxcell URL link gave me a $3 discount and free shipping. People better hurry because I think they had only 30 left. Hopefully they stock up after your warning. I feel like the way the trunk works now you can't even tell if it's open or closed, so I am really looking forward to this.

What's the measurement from the trunk to the top of your garage?

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

10 foot ceilings

Being an engineer, decided to modify the auto-trunk opening approach to see if I could create a better option. I believe I have succeeded. Though the struts I am using are a bit more expensive, they are a better dimensional match to the original struts and the springs I am using are a much closer fit (less slop on the rod) and also require no washers making it a much cleaner install. I modified the below struts with different end connectors to match the original strut length so the trunk opening height now remains the same (maybe even a few tenths of an inch higher). Here are the parts required: 2 each: www.liftsupportsdepot.com/lift-supports-depot-st140m1-160-gas-charged-universal-lift-support/ 4 each: www.liftsupportsdepot.com/qty-1-10mm-ball-socket-nylon-end-m8x1-25-black-with-black-band/ 2 each: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LBTMPCH A bit more closing force is required (with or without springs - springs add no noticeable effect) but it works great. This option should also have no problem with an added spoiler. Let us all know how it works for you if you decide to follow suit with these parts. Cheers!

@BendikStenersen

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this update, how long have you used them, any worries about longevity?

@tsjet

5 жыл бұрын

Just installed mine tonight. Seems to work great. Added a nylon washer at the end of the spring. (Not necessary, just my own ocd.)

@hatfieldta

5 жыл бұрын

Only had the car for three weeks and have only had the struts in for two so can't provide long term feedback. However, these struts are high quality and heavier than stock so I have no worries there. I suppose the springs could lose some tension over time though my guess would be years at a minimum and they can be easily replaced. You could also use a different spring if that was a worry. I did add one washer to each side to give it had a bit more initial throw length: www.ebay.com/itm/US-Stock-50pcs-M10-10mm-304-Stainless-Steel-Metric-Flat-Washer-Washers/371863960263 Made the add as it didn't raise once on when parked on an incline. I tried two but there wasn't enough room and it wouldn't shut.

@BendikStenersen

5 жыл бұрын

OK, Thank you both.

@hatfieldta

5 жыл бұрын

No problem - here is a video of the trunk opening with these alternate parts: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d354raOgcsjek5c.html

Great video! Congratulations on figuring out the perfect mod - simple and easy.

Thanks for the wonderful video, I just ordered mine on Amazon, the springs will take a month to come but the struts coming in 2-3 days. Thanks again. I am excited!!!

EVANNEX will put everything in one package.. put the sticker on it... sell for $99.00 ... and say they are the first one to do it..!!!

@boulderdash555

5 жыл бұрын

evannex eroded a lot.

@xxZerosumxx

5 жыл бұрын

I was about to make the same comment.

@gregorymurphy5055

5 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, they're only charging $49.99. Still not cool though.

@will74326

5 жыл бұрын

@@gregorymurphy5055 It's because they probably bought out the stock on Amazon and just trying to recoup their money since everyone is piecing it together. 🤣

Now can you do the doors?

@im4udevco

5 жыл бұрын

Get a Model X

@missingpiece2071

5 жыл бұрын

you know, given they are electric that is very possible. Would have to find a remote receiver and transmitter

@eruveo

5 жыл бұрын

Self presenting doors on M3 😍

@chipperdrewski

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@halloween__tesla8312

5 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting 🤔🤔

Just installed based on your step by step! Works like a charm!! Wife is gonna be happy!! Extra Heart points for me!!! Thanks again!!

I love what you do for the Tesla community. Brian, you have a lot of great skills!

Seriously think that Tesla should include a power trunk on a 50k+ car!

@MrKooluis

5 жыл бұрын

The goal with the model 3 was to make it a cheap car to repair. If you have any issues down the road, the fix will be mucchhh cheaper than fixing a model S. I like that it's simple with tech and none of the luxury. Luxury vehicles will always cost more to repair and depreciate quicker.

@whatsdrugs

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrKooluis You think the Model 3 has no luxury? Dude, I drive a 2008 Corolla with crank windows. *Facepalm*

@MrKooluis

5 жыл бұрын

@@whatsdrugs Didn't mean no luxury lol, but they went with the most useful luxury features and left out expensive ones such as air suspension, pop out handles, real leather seats, expensive wheels, etc.

Finally got all my parts together and did this mod. Works great! Had to get struts from rock auto because Amazon was never in stock. Got the springs on ebay.

Awesome video, thanks for putting the time in to do this and post it for the community.

My wife and I took delivery of our Model 3s last Saturday. First thing I did when I got home was do the frunk and trunk mods. They work beautifully!

Worked on both trunk and frunk with a major improvements on alignment with the body too!

Just did this today: what a difference! Of course my local HD was sold out of 5/16" and M8 washers of all kinds - except neoprene, so I got that, package of 2 for 94 cents. It's not like I use the trunk that much; if it wears out I'll replace it. The process was simple indeed but I still checked your video several times to make sure! THANKS BRIAN!!

Just put these on my Tesla 3 am beyond excited!! What an easy fix. I had my handy man do it after I ordered the parts. It took less him than 3 minutes for him to do!!! Works perfectly. Thank you. Now will do the frunk. Want to make sure no other part for the frunk other than the strut, correct? I’m soooo fu--en happy!!! What doesn’t Tesla do this!

Hi Brian, a BIG THX for your frunk and trunk DIY hacks! Cheers, Sergej

thanks for your hard work for finding the good fit struct and spring for us.

This is so cool. We just bought the model 3 and the frunk and trunk not opening automatically was a huge miss on their part. This is a simple and genius easy fix. I just ordered the parts with your link and will be installing as soon as they arrive.

You seem to be the right guy to invent and install a sort of "physical buttons package" to control audio volume and other stuff I don't like to be searching for in the touchscreen UI. Awesome video!

Thank you for the suggestion to ensure we dont crack the glass on the edge,,,gonna place a nice cushion around that edge as precaution.....

Thanks so much for doing this engineering and testing. Don’t think I will use it but it is nice to know it’s possible if I decide I want it in the future.

Got all the parts and everything works well thanks to you.

Nicely done and well worth the wait. Congrats Bryan!

Great modification brother. Well done, and very well executed. Great addition to those who own a Model 3. By the way don't forget you have Negative Brian. I think he can be your funky friend.

Got my rear struts replaced like your video and it works great. I never would have thought of doing this. I did mine a little different with the washer. I used black nylon washers and I put it on after the spring. Reason is, when the spring is compressed it is pushing hard against the plastic tip. Not sure if that plastic tip will withstand the pressure of the spring over time so it might help keep the spring from digging into the plastic tip. I only had two washers otherwise I'd put a wash on both sides of the spring. :)

Thank you so much for your thorough research. This is a very good and a very informative video. I’m off to Amazon......yay!

Don't have a Model 3 and probably won't for years but I have a playlist of your videos saved so I "pimp" my M3 whenever I can grab one. Thanks for all you do!

@i1Tesla

5 жыл бұрын

That is awesome.

The best, most useful Tesla mod I have ever seen. Thank you!

Hey Brian your floor looks great. Great idea's with the frunk and the trunk

Always very helpful. Thanks for all your hard work.

I can't wait to do this to my model 3. Thanks for all your videos.

Nice job on the frunk "fix". I'm buying struts and springs ahead of my M3 delivery.

Great, I already ordered the ones for the frunk and hope they come today. For the trunk I still hope there will be some aftermarket kit that can both open and close as on the model S but this is half one and the most important way for just a couple of dollars. Thanks.

Thanks for the videos. I put these struts on my X frunk, and my 3 frunk and trunk. I appreciate the support so much that I'm going to Patreon right now.

@i1Tesla

4 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!

Yeah Brian, been seeing the same with the frunk struts of late. People on Amazon taking the pi$$ with pricing on these items. Nice work again my man!

Nice job Brian! Simple easy mod that makes a huge difference.

Wow ! That is just what I want my Model 3 to do when I get one. My current car does that and it is so convenient. Well done :)

Nicely done Brian, thanks for sharing...

It took a while to get the springs from China but all arrived before my birthday and I can now pop drunk & trunk! Thanks to i1Tesla. Happy birthday to me.

@jaykid007

5 жыл бұрын

When did you.order

great job. You beat me to it... lol. I had a different approach and will give it a try if I ever get my 3 back.