Automatic tailgate opener
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My Ride: Cars:2011 - BMW F11 535i, Alpine White, Msport version2009 - MINI COOPER, Mellow Yellow2007 - BMW E61 LCI 530i, Space Gray, Msport version - SOLD2006 - MINI COOPER, Park Lane Version - SOLD2005 - BMW E61 525i, Titan Silver, Msport version - SOLD2003
Model Year: 2012
Anybody has fitted it aftermarket. I completely forgot about this option when ordered the car so I would love to have it now.
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With two months experince I'm ready ask if someone has removed automatic tailgate opener. 
Not planning seriously yet, but:
- Already broked once - luckily I have still warranty
- It's slow
- You cannot open manually at all (in new Honda Accord Touring you can use it both manually and automatically)
I have found out that usually I open only back window.
Not planning seriously yet, but:
- Already broked once - luckily I have still warranty
- It's slow
- You cannot open manually at all (in new Honda Accord Touring you can use it both manually and automatically)
I have found out that usually I open only back window.
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Originally Posted by vesil' post='472291' date='Sep 20 2007, 10:24 PM
With two months experince I'm ready ask if someone has removed automatic tailgate opener.
Not planning seriously yet, but:
- Already broked once - luckily I have still warranty
- It's slow
- You cannot open manually at all (in new Honda Accord Touring you can use it both manually and automatically)
I have found out that usually I open only back window.
Not planning seriously yet, but:
- Already broked once - luckily I have still warranty
- It's slow
- You cannot open manually at all (in new Honda Accord Touring you can use it both manually and automatically)
I have found out that usually I open only back window.
I have the automatic opener and I like it. I only miss that the curtain on mine is manual, it's automatic on the new ones.
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Automatic tailgate is rubbish, had it on our last, not on the new. I remember once when it cut the top of a christmas tree we bought! 
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='472586' date='Sep 21 2007, 10:59 AM
Automatic tailgate is rubbish, had it on our last, not on the new. I remember once when it cut the top of a christmas tree we bought!
And would never ever put a christmans tree on top of the roof on our new E61!
Watch out for scratches!
Thats why I also have a Renault Kangoo and a trailer to move and carry stuff with!
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Originally Posted by deeman' post='472591' date='Sep 21 2007, 11:47 AM
Just love my auto.tailgate!
And would never ever put a christmans tree on top of the roof on our new E61!
Watch out for scratches!
Thats why I also have a Renault Kangoo and a trailer to move and carry stuff with!
And would never ever put a christmans tree on top of the roof on our new E61!
Watch out for scratches!
Thats why I also have a Renault Kangoo and a trailer to move and carry stuff with!
But hey, it's a car and it made to be used, not only to be pretty...
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My Ride: Booked: E70n X5 40d M. Carbonblack, oyster, comfortseats, Nav Pro, Active Drive, Panoramic, Hifi PRO DSP, HUD, Alutrim, Satin ext, gloss rails, towconnector, elctric lid, alarm and more.
FS: E61 535D -06, Activesteering, Comfort seats, Hifi, M-steeringwheel, PDC, Rails, Tinted windows, Folding mirrors, Towconnector, Alu trims, Panoramic roof, ISO FIX, SonyEricsson BT-HF, 124 wheels, Alarm, Electric lid, Aburn interior, Xenons, Silvergrey and the crappy cupholders!!!
Originally Posted by PSB' post='472581' date='Sep 21 2007, 10:21 AM
ok .. what is a Automatic tailgate opener ?
Well, it's not the most useful option you can get on a E61. But I like it, even it's a little slow and can kill you christmas trees. When used on the supermarket parking, it really makes the Volvo and Saab owners to pop out their eyes in envy and that's worth every cent.
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Originally Posted by ipp' post='472593' date='Sep 21 2007, 11:51 AM
I did not put it on the roof, it was actually in the car... Don't know if that makes you happier though... But hey, it's a car and it made to be used, not only to be pretty...
But hey, it's a car and it made to be used, not only to be pretty...Santa use sled and deers, maybe he will come in a BMW E61 535 xda this year
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