E30 Convertible Question ???

Guest · Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:14 pm

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

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:40 pm

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 Ãƒ”šÃ‚£25 eich from the BMW $Ãƒ”šÃ‚£tealer

Guest · Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 3:49 pm

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

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:00 pm

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 · Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:24 pm

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

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:25 pm

yep mines like this too!!

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 5:49 pm

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 · Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:09 pm

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....

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:20 pm

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

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 6:49 pm

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.

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 7:08 pm

Good call dude.

Guest · Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:42 pm

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

Lars

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:23 pm

nor mine

Post Tue Feb 08, 2005 10:56 pm

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

Guest · Post Wed Feb 09, 2005 1:50 am

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

Post Wed Feb 09, 2005 8:01 am

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 · Post Wed Feb 09, 2005 2:47 pm

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

Lars