Frunk solution ZS

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

The internally threaded rod is 8mm diameter, but what are the actual threadings?
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Not sure I took the car to the hardware store and 8mm bolts and threads were what he said fitted

 

[Whiskery]

Not sure I took the car to the hardware store and 8mm bolts and threads were what he said fitted

Regular M8 bolts from Halfords fit great thread-wise. The bolts are a bit too long to fit length-wise so I just used a tap to extend the thread of the bolt holes (the thread doesn't go all the way down). It was easier for me to do this rather than cutting the bolts.

 

[JohnInFrance]

This just popped up on the French ZS FB page, a free frunk option that all users already have by moving the rear storage tray from under the boot floor into the front. Ingenious.

 

[Susanna]

Is it just lodged there? I can’t tell if it has been bolted in place or not. Seems like a clever hack, as I would prefer to store my charger lead under the bonnet.

 

[JohnInFrance]

Is it just lodged there? I can’t tell if it has been bolted in place or not. Seems like a clever hack, as I would prefer to store my charger lead under the bonnet.

No comments on the post, just the pic and that it fits. I guess it's a case of grabbing out the insert out of the boot and seeing how it fits.

 

[Coulomb]

But won't it melt because of the hot exhaust?
Seriously though, the air conditioner's condenser could get pretty hot in summer.

It's an intriguing idea though.

 

[MG ZS EV WEST YORKSHIRE]

But won't it melt because of the hot exhaust?
Seriously though, the air conditioner's condenser could get pretty hot in summer.

It's an intriguing idea though.

The ac/dc charging converter gets very warm when charging on 7kw home charger in uk so I assume the foam will insulate the converter and potentially not allow components to breath / cool as they should.

 

[Coulomb]

I assume the foam will insulate the converter and potentially not allow components to breath / cool as they should.

I don't believe it would be in danger of overheating, it would just run the coolant pump a little more, reducing charging efficiency a little. Though the radiator for the on-board charger might be under the foam too.

 

[NickHeynes]

I deffo think "Frunk" is the wrong name! It's an Americanism.

Hi Think it should be "Froot"
As In :
"I say where did you place the champers Tarquin?"
"It's in the froot, old fruit"
" A ha, splendid!"

Just a suggestion lol

 

[TassieDi]

No comments on the post, just the pic and that it fits. I guess it's a case of grabbing out the insert out of the boot and seeing how it fits.

Looks like a good idea, I'm looking forward to hearing some reports from people trying this out. My 2022 model is about to arrive, so excited!

 

[pgh]

Just tried it and found you would need to do some serious cutting down to get it to fit.

 

[slmorgan42]

Just tried it and found you would need to do some serious cutting down to get it to fit.

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oh yeah doesn't look like a simple straightforward fit lol

 

[JohnInFrance]

I wonder how much they are to buy as a spare part?

 

[slmorgan42]

I wonder how much they are to buy as a spare part?

interesting point/question

 

[BugEyed]

Just tried it and found you would need to do some serious cutting down to get it to fit.

Comparing the two photos you can see where a section has been removed. But it's still an option if you can get an inexpensive one to sacrifice.

 

[BugEyed]

£85 on eBay at the moment from a breaker

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