Shocking development in my trunk...

[Mike Goble]

The white E3 that sold last week on BaT had a gas shock in the trunk to assist with the opening, It wasn't clear to me whether they also had a torsion bar as well. I decided to replace my remaining torsion bar with two gas struts from the boneyard. A little picking and a little pulling got me some 20" struts with end brackets I needed. It works like a trained pig...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=596425624692547

 

[Markos]

See the trick that BMW doesn’t want you to know about!

 

[Stevehose]

Thought for a second there that you found Jimmy Hoffa. Nice work!

 

[Mike Goble]

These are the struts I used. $22 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085MKFTFW

 

[bavbob]

So your car is now part Prius, does it pull towards charging stations?

 

[Mike Goble]

So your car is now part Prius, does it pull towards charging stations?

I found that inverting them significantly reduces the effect. That, added to the improved gyroscopic effect of the AC Delco alternator has got things back on track.

 

[bavbob]

I would have used a left handed smoke shifter myself.

 

[dang]

Where's the button that closes it automatically? And the warning beep? I didn't see an backup camera either? Man, you've been slackin'....

 

[ScottAndrews]

Where's the button that closes it automatically? And the warning beep? I didn't see an backup camera either? Man, you've been slackin'....

And no rear wiper either!! SMH...

 

[CSteve]

Let us not forget the third rear brake light and the bumper mounted fog lamp.

Am I the only Bavaria owner who finds the trunk needs to open further, like a coupe's? I am constantly scratching my head on the blade-like latch. No fun.

 

[HB Chris]

Steve, I am constantly hitting my head on the trunk latch, the e9 opens much further.

 

[CSteve]

When the long or short term memory starts failing, take your pick, let's sue BMW for "Design Dangerous to the Health of the E3 Owner."