E30 Convertible Question ???

[Guest]

Hi All,

I have a quick question should the E30 Convertible have a strut etc to hold up the back part that you lift to put the hood up and down like the bonnet stand etc its just when putting the hood up or down you have to use your shoulder to hold this part up and try and pull the hood out or push the hood back in ???

Lars

[SIA]

There are 2 little gas cylinder struts. One on either side. They will hold the hood compartment lid up. From memory, I think thay were approx Ԛ£25 eich from the BMW $Ԛ£tealer

[Guest]

Thanks for that its just my car doesnt have these and i wondered if it should have had them so i guess it should have i just didnt know with it being the manual hood ? so thanks mate will check about see if i can get a set ?

Is this the part foud it on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... Track=true

Lars

[Geeman]

No, that's for the bonnet dude.

I had some on mine, but they were shot. Ended up holding it up by your shoulder, like you said... Grrrrr! I think most of them are like this...

[Guest]

thanks will keep my eyes open for a set as i dont want to pay over the odds dealer prices !!!

[low325icab]

yep mines like this too!!

[Geeman]

Doubt you will find a second hand set... might as well get it over and done with and get a new pair. At least you'll know that they will last for a while...

Giles.

[Guest]

The trouble is - they don't last for a while!! The horseshoe is just too heavy for the size of strut used. I'd save your money, cos you're going to end up using your shoulder again soon....

[andyp]

I also need a pair and have been looking for the last year as new ones are Ԛ£28.00 + vat quoted at the dealers, for what it does i aint paying that for them.

[NICKE30CAB]

ive used two gas struts from a e30 seat (the ones that goes between the seat back and base) works supurb and a little more beefy than the originals.

[Geeman]

Good call dude.

[Guest]

Can anyone provide a picture of what these struts should look like as mine has never had them fitted ?

Lars

[andyp]

nor mine

[NICKE30CAB]

i took mine off of some recaros but im sure normal e30 seat have them,i will try and get some pictures up

[Guest]

just got offered a set of brand new ones from a seller on Ebay for Ԛ£31.73 for the pair plus airmail costs ??? that good or bad ? i know it beats the Ԛ£32.90 each from the Dealers ???

[schmick325]

yeah i need some as well . . Had my car 3 yrs and this is the thing ive neevr bothered to fix . . Here's what they look like



Theres a guy in the US on www.ebay.com selling a new pair for $65 USD

[Guest]

Yeah i found a seller that is selling them for Ԛ£34.98 the pair including postage to the UK ??? His Email is eBay@socalmotorsport.com pic of them below ?



Lars