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06-09-2008, 09:29 AM

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LOL, thats kinda funny.

I dont seem to have an issue with my trunk yet but I guess because I naver realy tried to insert the key into the trunk. I always use the key fob button or the button inside the car. whatever it is, I hope your chin stays clear of the karate chop from the 5.

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06-09-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='598865' date='Jun 9 2008, 11:57 AM

HEY! thats my line! well sorta...

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=231238

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?s=&sho...st&p=248483

Hey I'll share credits with you !!

, my 07 could have launched a cat , the 08 is much more subtle.

Cheers

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06-09-2008, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by E60 Bimmer' post='598915' date='Jun 9 2008, 12:23 PM

You can actually adjust the spring tension for the trunk. If you remove the left side of the carpet panel, you will see a big spring and a row of notches that the spring hooks onto. If you move the spring hook towards the front of the car, the tension of the spring will be less so the trunk will come up slower, move it back the tension would be greater and it will come up faster. Hope this helps.

Thanks but do I need any special tools to do that?

westcoast550: Damn thats funny.. cat launcher!

thanks to all!!

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06-09-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='598925' date='Jun 9 2008, 10:31 AM

my 07 could have launched a cat

Ohhh that would be funny!!!! Now I'm going to park my car outside to wait for a cat to sit on the trunk. LOL J/K

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06-09-2008, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eugene134' post='598817' date='Jun 9 2008, 10:26 AM

Put a couple of weights in the utility compartment in the trunk lid. lol

No more weight to the car

.... There has to be a better way

. I think nigxdoof was on to something....

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06-09-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='598995' date='Jun 9 2008, 03:00 PM

No more weight to the car.... There has to be a better way. I think nigxdoof was on to something....

Yes, spend more money on mods to weigh down your trunk. =D

Spoiler and trunk finisher..

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06-09-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='598996' date='Jun 9 2008, 03:01 PM

Yes, spend more money on mods to weigh down your trunk. =D

Spoiler and trunk finisher..

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06-09-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by thefleet' post='598935' date='Jun 9 2008, 01:46 PM

Thanks but do I need any special tools to do that?

westcoast550: Damn thats funny.. cat launcher!

thanks to all!!

Just a pair of pliers to pull the spring hook into position and a flat head screwdriver to get the tabs that holds the carpet panel out.

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06-09-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by luigi524td' post='598851' date='Jun 9 2008, 10:34 AM

I think a counter balance weight is a good idea ... maybe a 95lb stripper tied to the trunk lid would do it!?!

Yikes! Looks more like 95 kilos!