Boot (trunk) struts

Trav · Post by **Trav** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:22 pm

Being USA inclusive in the title. My car had Stabilus lift struts fitted in the boot. They looked in reasonable condition. When I pop it from the keyfob I was expecting it to lift an inch. Or enough to get my fingers under. I ordered and fitted a set of Magneto Marellis, as I thought a different brand may give a bit of a different setting. They had quite some compression on them but exactly the same result. I dont want the Mrs fumbling about with her rings on when the boot only lifts about 1/4 inch at most. I dont want it opening like a clown car either.Any suggestions?

cj10jeeper · Post by **cj10jeeper** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 10:37 pm

Can’t help for the US but there are many UK companies than can build any struts too any weight and speed. I’d do some Googling. I found one a few miles away that made me a set with stainless ends for less than OEM prices

Jas- USA · Post by **Jas- USA** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:51 am

I had to read your post twice to understand what your asking.

When you open your trunk/boot with the remote, the top of the trunk/boot does not move. I think you are expecting it, when release to spring up a little. However, Z4's Trunk lids do not come up at all, they simply unlock.

At one time a Z4 aftermarket Trunk/Boot opening clip was being offered by at least one vendor. This basically clipped on to the bottom edge of the trunk/boot lid and after unlocking you would use it to lift the trunk/boot lid. I think it was being offer by "Z Solutions" out of California.

GuidoK · Post by **GuidoK** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:32 am

Doesn't the e89 have an adjustable bootlid stop buffer?

Jas- USA · Post by **Jas- USA** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:49 am

I had it half right. The vendor is Roadster Solutions.....

www.roadstersolutions.com/page63.html

If you click on the above link and scroll down you'll see the listing for BMW z4 trunk lid handle. Although there is a picture of it, they no longer have it for sale. If your in the USA give them a call and perhaps they might be able to give you info on finding one of these.

Trav · Post by **Trav** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 6:38 am

Jas- USA wrote: ↑Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:49 am I had it half right. The vendor is Roadster Solutions.....

www.roadstersolutions.com/page63.html

If you click on the above link and scroll down you'll see the listing for BMW z4 trunk lid handle. Although there is a picture of it, they no longer have it for sale. If your in the USA give them a call and perhaps they might be able to give you info on finding one of these.

Thanks for that. I had seen their website as they also still show soft top side covers. They no longer stock them either. The handle does protrude a bit in any case. I had a look online, it may be a case of buying adjustable gas struts. Or I might just have to live with it if it's just a feature of the car.

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:28 am

Having replaced the struts on my 2.0 I of course find the same problem with Steve 3.0.
But here is the thing, given that the intention is to merely un lock and not open a LA tailgate stylee, does it actually matter if the strut is weak? Having replaced the 2 struts and now it has almost fierce resistance to shutting I'm wondering if there is any benefit at all - aside from building my muscles up to shut it ?

tomrdy · Post by **tomrdy** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 7:33 am

Not sure why some are saying it doesn't move at all - mine springs up enough to slide my fingers under the bottom lip.

Mine sprung up even when I had weak struts (my boot at any position that wasn't maximum open, would just fall/slam).

Now with new struts I need to put some grit in it to close lol.

But the unlock springing has not ever changed for me - remote open it interior boot button.

Post by **srhutch** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:20 am

GuidoK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:32 am Doesn't the e89 have an adjustable bootlid stop buffer?

This is an E85

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:26 am

road warrior wrote: ↑Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:28 am Having replaced the struts on my 2.0 I of course find the same problem with Steve 3.0.
But here is the thing, given that the intention is to merely un lock and not open a LA tailgate stylee, does it actually matter if the strut is weak? Having replaced the 2 struts and now it has almost fierce resistance to shutting I'm wondering if there is any benefit at all - aside from building my muscles up to shut it ?

paddy wright · Post by **paddy wright** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:27 am

road warrior wrote: ↑Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:28 am Having replaced the struts on my 2.0 I of course find the same problem with Steve 3.0.
But here is the thing, given that the intention is to merely un lock and not open a LA tailgate stylee, does it actually matter if the strut is weak? Having replaced the 2 struts and now it has almost fierce resistance to shutting I'm wondering if there is any benefit at all - aside from building my muscles up to shut it ?

When the struts are weak and the boot slams you increase the risk of breaking the middle brake light

GuidoK · Post by **GuidoK** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 1:22 pm

srhutch wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:20 am
GuidoK wrote: ↑Wed Dec 19, 2018 2:32 am Doesn't the e89 have an adjustable bootlid stop buffer?

This is an E85

Well if its an e85 its a dead easy problem isnt it?
Adjust the stop buffer or fit the new style stop buffer with the spring pins in it.

I could have sworn this was placed in the e89 section back then

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:01 pm

Ur lucky it’s not an E86 bootlid, weigh a ton

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Thu Mar 21, 2019 1:37 am

Jembo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 3:01 pm Ur lucky it’s not an E86 bootlid, weigh a ton

debatable. cus if i had the money i would have

Zulu4 · Post by **Zulu4** » Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:49 pm

My E85 boot is heavy to lift with a boot spoiler.

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