Is the catapult trunk an option?
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 109
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
2005 clk320 cabriolet
Is the catapult trunk an option?
Is this normal for your trunk to pop up like a catapult when you open it using the trunk button of your fob? I wonder if I left an egg on the top of the trunk when I pop it how far it would fling it.
Last edited by vectorz; Sep 18, 2006 at 07:24 PM.
MBworld Guru
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 19
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
it still does. if it doesn't that means your tension springs are not tighten enough. the design was meant to gain easy access of the trunk with stuff in hand.
it may be a cheap design than the BMW multi link trunk support at least you don't have to put the stuff down and open the trunk.
it may be a cheap design than the BMW multi link trunk support at least you don't have to put the stuff down and open the trunk.
Trending Topics
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 331
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
cclass05
Man my trunk dont even open any more cuz i got rear ended i will show u a video u hear a pop and then my trunk does not go up it gets stuck i think that is even more scary i am sure i scared a lot of people LoL
. I cant be cool any more by clickin the button on the key and my trunk opens. I think i have to take it to the body shop again damn.
Dont think i am crazy cuz its 1 something in the morning i just had to get my car inside cuz i dont want any eggs trown at my car at 2 in da mornin again and any more lines on my doors LoL
. I cant be cool any more by clickin the button on the key and my trunk opens. I think i have to take it to the body shop again damn. Dont think i am crazy cuz its 1 something in the morning i just had to get my car inside cuz i dont want any eggs trown at my car at 2 in da mornin again and any more lines on my doors LoL
Last edited by slammedcclass; Sep 19, 2006 at 04:20 AM.
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Oddball Mercedes Ideas That Actually Made it to Production
Verdad Gallardo
Dubai Tuner Gives the Mercedes G-Class An Entirely New Look
Verdad Gallardo
Six Gift Ideas Your AMG Loving Dad or Grad Will Cherish
7 Craziest Things AMG Gas Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
2004 E55 AMG WAGON
I have the answer
I used to think that something was up with the speed of the trunklid but I eventually found the reason almost by accident. When I was in Europe I bought the Euro safety triangle that goes mounted on the inside of the trunklid. This triangle has a decent amount of weight to it. When mounted, the trunk lid opens at a slow and progressive speed. There was the solution to the problem. It appears as though MB did not change the spring tension on the trunk lid between the Euro and North American cars. Its all because of the missing weight from the safety triangle.
Admin Alumni
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,143
Likes: 19
See Garage
Geez, Louise... There are several threads here complaining that the trunk doesn't open all the way. Now we have a thread discussing how it opens too fast, or too aggresively. 
Proof positive Mercedes-Benz can't please everyone.
You can unfasten the upper sides of the trunk liner, reach in with your hand, and reposition the springs to one of three detent holes per side... toward the rear seat for less tension, toward the taillights for more tension.
As discussed, the amount of weight in the trunklid determines how fast, and fully, the lid opens. I recently adjusted my lid. From the factory, it was set at the middle hole on the left and the forward hole on the right... (huh?) The lid was not opening fully. With both springs in the rear detent, I can now lob water balloons overhead at slow-pokes in front of me. Daddy likes!
As for the simplicity of the design, I prefer that Mercedes overengineer other parts of the car, instead. You know, parts you actually see or care about.
Proof positive Mercedes-Benz can't please everyone.
You can unfasten the upper sides of the trunk liner, reach in with your hand, and reposition the springs to one of three detent holes per side... toward the rear seat for less tension, toward the taillights for more tension.
As discussed, the amount of weight in the trunklid determines how fast, and fully, the lid opens. I recently adjusted my lid. From the factory, it was set at the middle hole on the left and the forward hole on the right... (huh?) The lid was not opening fully. With both springs in the rear detent, I can now lob water balloons overhead at slow-pokes in front of me. Daddy likes!
As for the simplicity of the design, I prefer that Mercedes overengineer other parts of the car, instead. You know, parts you actually see or care about.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 10,283
Likes: 0
THE C
Vectorz, are you ever happy? HA! That is correct about the weight on the lid, I thought the same thing when I first got mine. I would be interested in the "egg" video though! By the way, what kind of car do you have? You have to add it to your thread title. ;o)
Super Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 970
Likes: 0
From: Washington DC
OLD: 2004 C230 Sport Sedan, NEW: 2007 SLK350
This is normal.. I had this on my 2004 C230... it wouldn't alarm as many people as the auto headlights did
I always had people yelling at my from a distance telling me that I left my headlights on..
"Hey, you left your headlights on!"
"No, they're automatic!"
"What?'
"They're automatic!"
"Oh ok..."
I always had people yelling at my from a distance telling me that I left my headlights on..
"Hey, you left your headlights on!"
"No, they're automatic!"
"What?'
"They're automatic!"
"Oh ok..."
