Later, when I added the rack on on top I started using it to lift the lid. Until I did this I seriously considered putting a handle on the lid to lift it open. There's enough force in the spring as it wants to straighten out to lift the lid enough to get my fingers under the edge and lift it when I pull the latch. Location Lewiston, Maine USA Posts 229 Spyder Garage 0 Magic Mirrors I got them yesterday & installed them & Tested Them today Very short ride, but long enough to see how well they work Couldn't believe how well the install went. When I close and latch the lid the spring between the catches is pushed upward by the block on the trunk ledge. Here are a couple of pics of what I did so the lid would pop open some when the latch is pulled. The strut actually helps to keep the lid closed. Since the mirrors need to be removed often if you do your own work, I would prefer the magnetic fix over BRP's screw fix. Spyder & Ryker Technical Support Forums RT Shop Talk Magic Mirrors If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. When the lid is closed the connection of the strut to the lid is either at or slightly forward of the centerline between the lid hinge pivot point and the bottom mount of the strut. Just received an email from Lamonster stating he is working on a Magic Mirror fix for the 2020 Spyder and should be ready in a couple of weeks. The reason is the way the linkage is designed. Safecracker, is this strut strong enough to open the trunk as soon as you pull the latch?I'm not Safecracker but I'll answer! No strut will pop the lid open when you pull the latch.
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