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Paul72 · 26-09-2005, 21:14

Hi All
Has anybody fitted this Ebay boot release to their car?
See link below:
http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electri...QQcmdZViewItem

If yes, was it money well spent or steer clear?

Thanks

Petevick · 26-09-2005, 21:16

I think that link is bad, takes me to Mr Gates site.

Paul72 · 26-09-2005, 21:18

Sorry Pete.

I'll try again in a mo.

Chris T · 26-09-2005, 21:24

This one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Falcon-Electri...QQcmdZViewItem

Paul72 · 26-09-2005, 21:34

Very close Chris, but I meant this one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-Boot-...QQcmdZViewItem

I hope the link works this time!!

Phil_B · 26-09-2005, 22:01

Yup, I've got this kit. The B&G one is a much tidyer (SP?) install but this one certainly does the trick. You'll need a relay as well really as the solenoid takes quite a thump of current. Well worth the money though.

Paul72 · 26-09-2005, 22:32

Thanks Phil

It does seem good value for money including P&P.

Paul

Petevick · 27-09-2005, 06:02

It looks a lot like the kit I bought. As Phil said, not as tidy as the B&G one, but when the boots down....... I fitted mine without a relay, and yes, it could do with one really, sometime, one day, perhaps, maybe.

Phil_B · 27-09-2005, 06:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by petevick

..As Phil said, not as tidy as the B&G one, but when the boots down.......

One thing to keep an eye on though. The mounting plate for the solenoid screws into place using self tappers. mine has worked its way loose now and is ready to fall off. Now this may be due to my rotton boot lid being worse than I thought, but just thought I would mention it.

Spike-UK · 27-09-2005, 10:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil_B

One thing to keep an eye on though. The mounting plate for the solenoid screws into place using self tappers. mine has worked its way loose now and is ready to fall off. Now this may be due to my rotton boot lid being worse than I thought, but just thought I would mention it.

Phil,Ive found that most of the self tappers on my TF work loose!Thats why Ive been round them all with some liquid threadlock.Works a treat.
Just a thought.

Paul72 · 27-09-2005, 15:46

I'll probably go for the kit Chris highlighted as this is a UK supplier with no stipulation on what days there willing to deliver. I'll think I'll get hold of a relay and some threadlock. Hopefully that'll stop me having to revisit my handywork.Has anyone thought about using one of the redundant switch spaces on their fascia panel? i.e next to the fog switch. Security shouldnt be a problem as it can be wired to operate on the ignition keyswitch. Or is using one of these switches a no, no due to someone inadvertantly pressing the button at 70mph.

Chris T · 27-09-2005, 15:53

Yes I was thinking about fitting using a consol switch I think a rear fog light switch should do it with it wired up so it only operates with the hand brake on (to prevent operation when the car is moving) and the ignition on, with a hidden emergency button for that time the keys are in the boot. The alternative is the Maplin remote controlled relay that I found last week.

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=91273

Phil_B · 27-09-2005, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul72

I'll probably go for the kit Chris highlighted as this is a UK supplier with no stipulation on what days there willing to deliver. I'll think I'll get hold of a relay and some threadlock. Hopefully that'll stop me having to revisit my handywork.Has anyone thought about using one of the redundant switch spaces on their fascia panel? i.e next to the fog switch. Security shouldnt be a problem as it can be wired to operate on the ignition keyswitch. Or is using one of these switches a no, no due to someone inadvertantly pressing the button at 70mph.

Best thing is to wire it in to the ignition and handbrake circuit. That avoids the 70mph issue. There is no reason why you couldn't use a spare switch. You could get the right kind of switch from a local dealer but I'm not sure which one you'd need. It would have to be a live while pressed switch rather than a one press on/another press off type switch. Hope that makes sense.

Petevick · 27-09-2005, 15:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul72

I'll probably go for the kit Chris highlighted as this is a UK supplier with no stipulation on what days there willing to deliver......

thats the kit I fitted, with help from Chris

Spike-UK · 27-09-2005, 16:37

Thanks everyone for all the info,especially Chris.Ive been thinking about this for a while now.I wanted to use a swicth on the console too,but wired up so only live when the ignitions off.
Not worried about anyone finding it out as all thieving gits are dumbasses.
But I do like the idea of the remote.Oh decisions decisions.......

DarrenB · 27-09-2005, 16:40

Phil i have a spare boot lid sitting in me Garage - i went the Tf lid route

D

PS MOT-ED her on Saturday and she is gonna be at Gaydon

Phil_B · 27-09-2005, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenB

Phil i have a spare boot lid sitting in me Garage - i went the Tf lid route

D

PS MOT'ED her on Saturday and she is gonna be at Gaydon

Great news Daz, glad the old girl made it through the MOT. Looking forward to seeing her at Gaydon.

Think I'm gonna go the TF bootlid route myself actually mate, thanks for the offer though.

stu@rt · 27-09-2005, 19:49

Phil_B ... that is the greatest Avatar pic ever

Sprinter · 27-09-2005, 19:53

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Originally Posted by stu@rt

Phil_B ... that is the greatest Avatar pic ever

One of the classics.

Petevick · 27-09-2005, 19:55

yes it is, its from Le Mans isn't it ?

26-09-2005, 21:14	#1
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glasgow/Birmingham Car: MG TF Posts: 52	Automatic boot release Hi All Has anybody fitted this Ebay boot release to their car? See link below: http://http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electri...QQcmdZViewItem If yes, was it money well spent or steer clear? Thanks

26-09-2005, 21:16	#2
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Petevick regained interest Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leicestershire Car: MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow Posts: 39,683	It looks a lot like the kit I bought. As Phil said, not as tidy as the B&G one, but when the boots down....... I fitted mine without a relay, and yes, it could do with one really, sometime, one day, perhaps, maybe. __________________ Pete Vickerstaff - Proud to drive an MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links Soft Resin Badges for sale

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Petevick regained interest Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Leicestershire Car: MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow Posts: 39,683	yes it is, its from Le Mans isn't it ? __________________ Pete Vickerstaff - Proud to drive an MG TF 160 in Trophy Yellow MG F/TF Central - your one stop shop for MGF/TF tips, tricks, faq's, how to's and links Soft Resin Badges for sale

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26-09-2005, 21:18	#3
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glasgow/Birmingham Car: MG TF Posts: 52	Sorry Pete. I'll try again in a mo.

26-09-2005, 21:34	#5
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glasgow/Birmingham Car: MG TF Posts: 52	Very close Chris, but I meant this one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-Boot-...QQcmdZViewItem I hope the link works this time!!

26-09-2005, 22:01	#6
Phil_B Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Shottingham Car: MGZT 135+ Posts: 1,799	Yup, I've got this kit. The B&G one is a much tidyer (SP?) install but this one certainly does the trick. You'll need a relay as well really as the solenoid takes quite a thump of current. Well worth the money though.

26-09-2005, 22:32	#7
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glasgow/Birmingham Car: MG TF Posts: 52	Thanks Phil It does seem good value for money including P&P. Paul

27-09-2005, 15:46	#11
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glasgow/Birmingham Car: MG TF Posts: 52	I'll probably go for the kit Chris highlighted as this is a UK supplier with no stipulation on what days there willing to deliver. I'll think I'll get hold of a relay and some threadlock. Hopefully that'll stop me having to revisit my handywork.Has anyone thought about using one of the redundant switch spaces on their fascia panel? i.e next to the fog switch. Security shouldnt be a problem as it can be wired to operate on the ignition keyswitch. Or is using one of these switches a no, no due to someone inadvertantly pressing the button at 70mph.

27-09-2005, 16:37	#15
Spike-UK Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sheffield-the part thats usually on fire Car: MG TF Posts: 1,971	Thanks everyone for all the info,especially Chris.Ive been thinking about this for a while now.I wanted to use a swicth on the console too,but wired up so only live when the ignitions off. Not worried about anyone finding it out as all thieving gits are dumbasses. But I do like the idea of the remote.Oh decisions decisions.......

27-09-2005, 16:40	#16
DarrenB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Car: MGF Posts: 311	Phil i have a spare boot lid sitting in me Garage - i went the Tf lid route D PS MOT-ED her on Saturday and she is gonna be at Gaydon

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stu@rt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hilton - South Derbyshire Car: Specialized Roubaix Expert 08 (my bike) Posts: 5,384	Phil_B ... that is the greatest Avatar pic ever

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