Automatic Tailgate

[sejuani]

After searching for an automatic tailgate kit on the internet, I finally found one on Taobao (from China).
Luckily, I was able to transport it to Taiwan.
It's easy to install and works well.
Here are some quick shots:
First, modify the fixed part of the gas spring.
Fixed part on car body

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Fixed part on tailgate

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Second, replace the gas spring.

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Third, modify the boot lock.

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Fourth, wire and install the control unit.

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Now, enjoy the automatic tailgate
Video -> https://youtube.com/shorts/E-o-XK0GbmY?feature=share

[giannis20vt]

Excellent result. I really love it.
Well done. Thanks for sharing.
I'm thinking of installing this feature on my SKODA Octavia but it's kind of expensive.

[ciclo]

Awesome!

It looks great, the 6R has many spaces available to install control units of very diverse nature.
I'm glad to see it's possible, many years ago I studied this mod, but I couldn't find the right parts, I would have had to do too much artisanal work.

A small question, it seems that the car body suffers a bit in the area of ​​the part for the gas spring, or that paint chipping is from the factory or some repair?


Congratulations!! Enjoy it.

[giannis20vt]

Awesome!

It looks great, the 6R has many spaces available to install control units of very diverse nature.
I'm glad to see it's possible, many years ago I studied this mod, but I couldn't find the right parts, I would have had to do too much artisanal work.

A small question, it seems that the car body suffers a bit in the area of ​​the part for the gas spring, or that paint chipping is from the factory or some repair?


Congratulations!! Enjoy it.

it seems like Vinyl Wrap to me.

[ciclo]

it seems like Vinyl Wrap to me.

...ok, it's everywhere.

[amer6R]

btw. actually the paint likes to peel around the vw emblem swtch on rear lid. starting from inside edge

[sejuani]

it seems like Vinyl Wrap to me.

Yes, that's inferior vinyl wrap (matte silver).
I applied it less than a year ago and I plan to apply a new TPU wrap this year.