MG4 Frunk now available

[redwood98]

I got mine through Amazon, but I'm pretty sure it was the same price as aliexpress + expedited shipping to be honest.

Would you be able to share the link? The ones I see on Amazon all have quite a long delivery

 

[ReintjeWA]

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This is Amazon Australia, and they are embarrassingly expensive haha I must’ve been in a rush to get them, at the moment delivery seems to still take a month though, I’m pretty sure mine came quicker than that.

I checked the dates and mine came in about two weeks, judging by the order date and when I left a review for them.

 

[redwood98]

I recently got one from evaccessoriesireland and It works great! It has a nice deep cylindrical well that is perfect for a coiled type2/granny charger. It even fits a full sized umbrella, really a lot bigger than it looks! A couple of downsides I've noticed though:

• if you're using the original metal stand to hold the bonnet open, the lip of the frunk is higher than the original plastic cover, so the stand has to bow a little to clip back into the original clips. Thinking of adding washers as 'risers' to solve this, or getting the hydraulic struts, since the frunk was designed with those in mind (cutouts for where the struts go).
• the frunk seems to make a little noise when you start driving, it's held in completely by the original clips and I think there's a little play. I suspect adding a thin rubber or felt sheet to where it rests on the metal beam might help, I'll also try this out soon too.

Despite this, the quality is solid and I love it. It's a great addition, and at a good price when on sale

They should still be having their black friday sale right now if anyone's interested.

UPDATE - I added a little fabric flannel tape to the front lip of the frunk, where it sits on the metal beam, and the noise while driving has completely gone.


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Seeing this photo I think the Ireland one is my best bet. The vertical space should be good for my extension lead and charger if I ever bring it with me and I should still have some space left, also the short delivery time is tempting since I don't want to have to wait. I have already bought gas struts however they will take awhile to come, but I'm glad it looks like this one has the cut outs. Did you have to ask specifically for it?

 

[redwood98]

I have the frunk.at one.
It’s doesn’t give you massive of space but does clear some things from the trunk I don’t use daily. I have put more stuff in it since I took this install photo.

I like the fact it clips on to ball joints so easy to quickly remove if needed with no tools.

I have the gas struts to add but not a chance to put them in yet.

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I like the openness of this one more but the lack of vertical space means my extension lead likely wouldn't fit as it has a massive connector at one end.

 

[redwood98]

I didn't realise there was a black Friday code for the Ireland site too (The frunk.at Black Friday Deal doesn't apply because "it's already on sale") so with the black Friday deal the Ireland one is just even better. Discount code is "BLACK25" for anyone interested but I imagine it ends soon.

 

[jimmyhii]

Seeing this photo I think the Ireland one is my best bet. The vertical space should be good for my extension lead and charger if I ever bring it with me and I should still have some space left, also the short delivery time is tempting since I don't want to have to wait. I have already bought gas struts however they will take awhile to come, but I'm glad it looks like this one has the cut outs. Did you have to ask specifically for it?

nope, I didn't ask for it specifically, it came like that as ordered. You can always email them to confirm! The guys there replied me pretty fast when I was asking some questions.

 

[redwood98]

Just realised my insurer replied to me and said they wont provide cover for my gas struts but will for the frunk anyone know why? Slightly worrying as unlike the frunk the gas struts I dont think are as easy to remove for service/mot. Slightly worried about getting tailgate ones now too for the same reason.

 

[ReintjeWA]

They probably just don’t want to cover an item that wears from being used. I doubt service or mot care, a lot of cars have gas struts for the bonnet.

 

[redwood98]

They probably just don’t want to cover an item that wears from being used. I doubt service or mot care, a lot of cars have gas struts for the bonnet.

The way they worded it suggests my installing them would invalidate my policy but I have yet to get a reply confirming it.

 

[tsedge]

The way they worded it suggests my installing them would invalidate my policy but I have yet to get a reply confirming it.

Invalidating the policy is harsh - fair enough if they don't want to cover your modifications, but they'd need a good reason why gas struts are a risk to the whole policy. Unless they misunderstood and thought you meant you'd installed LPG or something?

 

[redwood98]

Invalidating the policy is harsh - fair enough if they don't want to cover your modifications, but they'd need a good reason why gas struts are a risk to the whole policy. Unless they misunderstood and thought you meant you'd installed LPG or something?

This is the reply I got “ I'm sorry, your insurer can't provide cover for your modification on this occasion. Changes to your policy are subject to your insurer agreeing to them. Some of these result in an extra cost, but in some cases the change isn’t acceptable, and cover is declined. Sorry we can’t see, or tell you, the exact reasons why we’re unable to offer cover.” I have replied asking for some things to be clarified but it doesn’t look good and they won’t even tell me why.

 

[Doofry]

I see this is now down to 58 euro which is better

 

[redwood98]

I see this is now down to 58 euro which is better

I got a more expensive version with more space but if you don't want to spend too much on a frunk this is a great price.

 

[Doofry]

I got a more expensive version with more space but if you don't want to spend too much on a frunk this is a great price.

How are you finding it? Worth the money?

 

[redwood98]

How are you finding it? Worth the money?

Well, I just keep a type 2 cable in as some slower chargers require them so its great to have one in the car but I put it in my frunk as I don't need it often. I also have my V2L adapter in there, stuff like that, so I rarely actually use it. Great for freeing up space in your boot though.

 

[Cabansail]

I too have two Charge cables (a Type 2 to Type 2 and a GPO to Type 2), a V2L Adapter, a Tyre Plug Kit and a First Aid Kit. Still room for a bit more. I should add a simple tool kit. Things that are good to have but do not want cluttering up the hatch.

 

[T1 Terry]

I too have two Charge cables (a Type 2 to Type 2 and a GPO to Type 2), a V2L Adapter, a Tyre Plug Kit and a First Aid Kit. Still room for a bit more. I should add a simple tool kit. Things that are good to have but do not want cluttering up the hatch.

Do they fit in a frunk that fits in an Aussie version MG4? I looked under the bonnet and could see there would enough room for much more that a packet of cigarettes and a light ..... and I don't smoke

T1 Terry

 

[Cabansail]

Plenty of room Terry. I have room left over, even with a motor in the front for the XPower.

I got the kit from TopEVGear along with the Gas Struts. Good Kit easy to install.

Video Here

 

[T1 Terry]

Plenty of room Terry. I have room left over, even with a motor in the front for the XPower.

I got the kit from TopEVGear along with the Gas Struts. Good Kit easy to install.

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You should ask for a commission Ended up buying a Frunk, the found the Frunk 3 floormats and a boot mat, but I had already paid the first one with PayPal. Contacted Regan on the chat line, he gave me another 10% discount code to use on the package set, used that, then Regan asked if I wanted to cancel the first sale ....Nah, hopefully I will get the silver MG4 back on the road and it can go in the front of that one.
Looking forward to getting the boot area back

T1 Terry

 

[Cabansail]

You should ask for a commission

Bill is in the post! ;-)

Seriously that’s what forums like this are all about. Sharing knowledge and experience. If I had bought one and thought it was crap I also would have shared that. Save others from the same mistakes. As it is I was quite impressed by this kit.
Did you get the struts too?