Trunk Release Opening too quickly
01-25-2010, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1097691' date='Jan 25 2010, 12:03 PM
Get a trunk finisher... it'll add weight to the rear and make it look better. 
01-25-2010, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Greenberg' post='1097726' date='Jan 25 2010, 12:32 PM
lol I guess that why I dont have same problem *looks at his OEM M5 spoiler* 
Man I have the trunk finisher and the M5 spoiler... no wonder i can launch my coffee clear over my hood anymore... no fun!
01-25-2010, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sessionmc' post='1097823' date='Jan 25 2010, 02:34 PM
Unless that trunk finisher is weighing around 40-50 lbs... i dont think it will help... this thing flys open... almost clipped my chin the first time.
then enjoy it.. go launch some coffee LOL J/K
01-25-2010, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1098110' date='Jan 26 2010, 01:51 PM
isnt there a lift shock also on the trunk? maybe its worn out.
TRUNK_LID_OPENS_TOO_FAST__SLOW.pdf
01-26-2010, 12:27 AM
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be really careful if you try this, i have just badly split one of my knuckles attempting to adjust the boot lid spring, damn thing is really strong 
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