My flying trunk door!
12-22-2011, 01:34 PM
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My Ride: '06 530i, '07 C280 4matic, '98 ML320
on my '06 530i, there are two springs (one on each side) attached to the lid. There are 3 positions for the spring to attach to. Those springs are very strong, removing the spring is relatively easy; however, putting it back on takes lots of effort without tools.
12-22-2011, 03:09 PM
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My Ride: 06 550i
Model Year: 06
I actually have adjusted my spring before. Before I started I remembered a story I heard about somebody slicing their hand on the spring. So I got some work gloves, about 4 wire hangers and a buddy to help. I took the four hangers and made a hook to use on the spring and pretty much pulled it back and pulled it to where I wanted it.Keep in mind it's a lot easier to lessen the tension on the spring than to tighten it. I had to tighten mine since I had a spoiler and the trunk finisher, so mine barely opened. Good luck tho.
12-22-2011, 03:51 PM
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My Ride: 2005 530i, Premium Package, Grey Leather, Rear Euro Reflectors
Adjusting the spring on the driver's side helps, but the real fix is replacing the little shock on the passenger side, as mentioned above. See the details and part number here:Trunk shock replacemen
12-22-2011, 04:19 PM
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My Ride: 2012 535i X-driveSpace Grey/Black Dakota, Fineline Anthracite Trim; Executive Package (Rear View, Lumbar, Nav, Voice, SIRIUS, HiFi Pro) Technology Package (Hi Beam Assist, Lane Departure, Blind Spot Detection, Surround View) BMW Apps (Apps, Smart Pho
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Pic of the drivers adjustable side. My pic of the passenger side piston is too large to upload but matches the pics already shown.
12-22-2011, 05:33 PM
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My Ride: 05" 545i sport pkg, alpine white / auburn. heads up display, mtech front bumper, sitting on 19" style 128.
My buddy has an e61 which has an automatic open and push button to close. Kinda cool. Well I'll give it a shot to fix this slingshot trunk of mine...Thanks again you guys rock!!
02-01-2012, 10:47 PM
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Hi,
I had the same problem - Local BMW dealer wanter MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the Spring with the strut in it.
I found a supplier of the strut - It's a bit of a job getting it in there but who doesn't enjoy a challenge :-)
Here's the details.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/120...4#entry1416634
I had the same problem - Local BMW dealer wanter MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the Spring with the strut in it.
I found a supplier of the strut - It's a bit of a job getting it in there but who doesn't enjoy a challenge :-)
Here's the details.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/120...4#entry1416634
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