IDK, but using toothpicks in this way was an ingenious idea! I was wondering how you got the bin cut to fit so perfectly with the closed hood and then I saw how with your toothpick idea . . . .

 

Frunk.at shows a prototype of the frunk and shock absorber that will go into production within a few weeks.
The material of the prototype is much lighter than the final design will be and will still have a lid.

 

Next up, an aluminum hood/bonnet that doesn’t weigh 100 pounds?

 

Yep. Except of course added cost I really don't understand why we don't have an aluminum hood. 🤷‍♂️

Perhaps one day an aftermarket carbon fiber.

 

Looks like they have the frunk.at model finished.

VW ID.4 / ID.5 - frunk.at

Dein zusätzlicher Kofferraum für deinen VW ID.4 / ID.5

www.frunk.at

 

Would be interested in seeing what shipping might be like on multiple frunks. Perhaps we could organize a forum order?

 

That looks really nice. I'm not sure it's €261.17 plus international shipping nice, however...

VW ID.4 / ID.5 frunk - frunk.at Set für ID.4 und erhalte einen günstigen Preis.

Der frunk ID.4 / ID.5 besteht aus folgenden Einzelteilen: Einer Ladewanne für den Motorraum deines E-Autos, um zusätzlichen Platz für Ladeequipment und Autozubehör zu schaffen. Einem Gepäcknetz für deinen frunk. Optional: Einer Tasche Large für deinen frunk. Einer Tasche Small für deinen...

www.frunk.at

 

International shipping is on top - I read the German fine print

 

It looks cool… but I have to admit since the first week of owning the car, I’ve never once wished I had a frunk!

 

I use the frunk in my BMW i3. You can use it for things that you need infrequently (like charging adapter, first aid kit, tire lug key), things that you want to hide, or things that smell! I assume the tray is high enough that it doesn't collect water and dust? That area is not sealed, so there will be all sort of things flying around when you drive the car. In the i3 you need a bag to keep things clean.

They offer a small and a big bag as accessories

 

I use the frunk in my BMW i3. You can use it for things that you need infrequently (like charging adapter, first aid kit, tire lug key), things that you want to hide, or things that smell! I assume the tray is high enough that it doesn't collect water and dust? That area is not sealed, so there will be all sort of things flying around when you drive the car. In the i3 you need a bag to keep things clean.

 

I've always been happy with the one @mochalatte sold me.
-c

 

OK, stupid question. How do I know if my ID.4 has regular LED or LED-Matrix headlights? Is that a difference in the European version vs. North America, or is it Trim level?

 

How do I know if my ID.4 has regular LED or LED-Matrix headlights?

Matrix has the "eyeball."

Projector has two plain not-as-visually-interesting lenses.

 

Is there an English version of the Startseite - frunk.at website? I used Google Translate and got through it.

 

Is there an English version of the Startseite - frunk.at website?

Not sure but using Chrome the "Translate to English?" prompt pops up and makes it passably navigable.

 

I really want this full drunk setup but $300ish is a lot to spend.. I feel like I have already been a little overboard with new floor mats, mud flaps, wall charger, mobile charger, and countless other small items... But it looks looks really nice. I'd probably get the gas spring... I'm a sucker for stuff.

 

First, props to @mochalatte for getting the ball rolling on an ID.4 frunk concept, and for getting a product to market first.

However, I installed my Frunk.at kit today and it's banging!

The frunk snaps on to the black steel strut with four already-attached clips, and two rubber feet rest on other parts in the front compartment to stabilize it further. There is literally zero assembly required, and removal is equally quick and tool free.

The gas strut is ingenious. It takes a 10, 12 and 13mm wrench to install, and it's a 5-minute job if that (watch his video first). The hood mostly rises by itself, but is well balanced so that closing and latching the hood is barely any effort.

The frunk is small, but I've got my EVSE, electric pump, VW "breakdown kit," and folding lug wrench neatly tucked away, freeing up quite a bit of premium waterproof space under the rear hatch.

The frunk could ideally be made of a thicker, pliable nylon-type plastic, but this one is reasonably well made and seems like it'll be up to the challenge if it's not handled often. I suspect frequent removal / reinstallation will take its toll, especially as stresses around the four attachment point bolts. It's not the kind of plastic I'd want to leave laying on the shop floor to get kicked around. From that standpoint, @mochalatte 's creation wins for durability.

FRUNK.at's gas strut installation video.

 

First, props to @mochalatte for getting the ball rolling on an ID.4 frunk concept, and for getting a product to market first.

However, I installed my Frunk.at kit today and it's banging!

Everything I've seen of it looks really nice. It is handy that it spans over to deeper space on the passenger side. And if your experience is anything like mine, I bet you don't see much water ever make it into the frunk.

How much was it with tax (if any?) and shipping?

 

wow what a great kit. Easy install and well thought out. Expensive yes. But it allowed me to clear out the compartment in the trunk and make space for a subwoofer(hopefully)

 

wow what a great kit. Easy install and well thought out. Expensive yes. But it allowed me to clear out the compartment in the trunk and make space for a subwoofer(hopefully)

How long did it take to get it?

 

Shipped on 2/3 and received on 2/21 in california

 

Shipped on 2/3 and received on 2/21 in california

Sorry, how long from order to receipt? Ordered mine on Feb 13th.

 

Works pretty well. Level 1 charging cable fits in the large bag they offer. I need to move some more stuff into it soon.

 

Got mine in yesterday. Frunk took like 10 seconds to put in. My only comment was that to put in the gas strut, I needed three opened ended wrenches instead of two! 10mm and 13mm are sooo common on German cars. I needed a 12mm, ugggg.

Yes the wrench comments are sarcastic...

 

Got mine in yesterday. Frunk took like 10 seconds to put in. My only comment was that to put in the gas strut, I needed three opened ended wrenches instead of two! 10mm and 13mm are sooo common on German cars. I needed a 12mm, ugggg.

Yes the wrench comments are sarcastic...

I think the size is actually more 7/16 inch 11.1125 mm because 12 mm is almost never used in EU.
Sometimes there is a mixture of metric and inches in the automotive industry.
I also noticed it when mounting the gas spring.

 

Frunk and gas spring installed. A little on the expensive side, especially with shipping, but I think worth it.

 

Got mine VW ID.4 / ID.5 frunk - frunk.at today. Installed and it's much bigger than expected.

Fits two chargers: L1, L2, couple adapters, TeslaTap and still plenty of space

 

Just yesterday there happened to be a poll on VW's VW drivers club that I'm a member of asking if we wanted a frunk in next generation EV models.
Questions were like
-Should we use a frunk and what would we like to use it for (groceries, food, tools, chargers, etc..)
-Whether we want gas dampers when opening.
-Or the lever to open the bonnet as is now sufficient or another method is desired.
Previous survey was about buttons on the steering wheel so the survey will certainly be taken into account because the buttons are coming back.

 

Whether we want gas dampers when opening.

Lol, seriously? I thought the bullet-resistant gauge steel hood with no lift assist was their way of reminding us to "Keep Out!"

 

so anyone add a light or lights for the frunk? Does the ID4 have a hood open/close sensor that can be used to trigger a relay for frunk lights?

 

I bet a motion sensing battery powered closet light would work well.