kompressorsf

Ok...so I took delivery of my new 06 530i on tuesday....It's such a SWEET CAR!!! (Pics posted in the Galleries) So now I have a stupid question....

Any recommendations on closing the trunk without having to push down from the top of the lid (Boot)? I know it sounds silly, but I got Jet Black, so every palm print shows!!! There is so much resistance I can't seem to get enough leverage to have the lock engage when I try to push it closed from the lower ledge below the licence plate (doesn't show hand prints as much down there!!! Other than white gloves or getting a new colour (LOL), any suggesting from you e60 veterans w/ more experience???

carfreak

My friend has one of these on his license plate frame. It works and it's hardly noticeable.

http://www.540i6.com/trunkhandle.html

cobradav

I have used the inside grab slots successfully about 95% of the time. You have to pull down pretty hard and get your hand/arm out of the way (of course).

Rudy

There's never a need for touching the paint or adding an external handle. BMW already has two internal handles -- they're just a secret to many people. Also, some people have a hard time learning the technique required to use the handles so they either stop using them entirely or learn to hate them early on.

Read the following thread to learn more:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=5989

alohalc

my technician did adjust the spring for me and it works a lot better than i first got my car. so just go to your dealer and have them adjust it for you.

chrishei

good info