Does anyone know if there is hydrolic struts available for MX5 MK3.5 which when the button is pressed on the remote the boot lid pops up all the way on its own?
A bit silly I know but we need it to pop up when we press the boot open button.
Any info would be greatful
Craig
If you buy the chrome bootrack (MX5 parts) it comes with uprated gas struts to compensate for the extra weight, i’m sure a search on MX5 parts or even a phone call would give you what you need.
I still have the box and part numbers if you have no joy, i’ll have a dig about in my garage in the daylight if you still need.
Thanks for the info Safetymatch, I will have a look 
I too would benefit from any info. Have bought a second hand rack without the struts. Mazda (tried 3 dealers) can’t get the parts neither can mx5parts mx5city etc.
Part numbers or any specifications would be brilliant.
These guys may be able to provide a strut the correct spec if we can find details
Ok, i’ve just been into my garage and found the box the uprated struts came in and guess what no part number, so just for you i have taken one of the struts off and here is the full info.
1st line, Maxda winged badge.
2nd line, STABILUS
3rd line, LIFT.O.MAT
Then two lines of Chinese or Japanese writing.
6th line, 3888WO 0240N 074/10 CC17
7th line, usage for NE85 V4730
That is all the information actually written/printed on the strut, hope it helps, i would imagine if you Googled STABILUS it might just help.
That’s absolutely brilliant, many thanks.
have emailed the company so will keep everyone updated
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The replacement part number for the 3888WO Gas Strut is part number 623562, please see the drawing attached for your info.u1:p</u1:p>
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Select Log-In on the Blue Tool Bar or Click on the SALES PORTAL LOGO
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Extension force for standard boot strut 165N (Taken from website below)
http://www.mister-auto.co.uk/en/gas-spring-boot/mazda-mx-5-mk-iii-nc-2-0-160hp_v18887_g219.html
Extension force for Stabilus 623562 is 240N +/-15
Just called the supplier,
None in stock
4-5 week lead time
~£40 each (not the £24 as per website)
Ouch!
Alternative supplier - UK based made to order
http://www.sgs-engineering.com/
Ask for Thomas.
They can manufacture the struts for next day delivery (They have the drawings from Stabilus)
£25 each plus VAT plus Delivery
Last one from me…
Had contact from SGS again, price reduced to
£13.99 per strut plus £5.30 carriage and VAT.
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Do you know if this kind of setup can be made to fit a mk1
Yes
These are from RS, I hadn’t painted the bracket when the pic was taken. I’ll get a part number tomorrow
Great thanks, I dont have a spoiler but I am fitting a boot rack, do you think it will work as well ?
Mine worked with a boot rack and spoiler, but didn’t like a 20kg suitcase as well
That was my next question mmm guess I’ll have to remember not to carry luggage on my new luggage rack 