Hey guys,
I seem to have a problem, my e34 hood trys to kill me...
I've installed new hood struts on it but to no avail, Would like to hear suggestions on how to remedy this besides the gud 'ol "fishing rod/stick" fix
thanx
Did you get cheap or used hood struts? New factory hood struts keep the hood open just fine...
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
OEM additions include Euro trim, passenger seat mounted first aid kit, tool kit warning triangle, clears all around, black chrome exhaust tips, spare tire well gas can, and rear armrest fridge.
Waiting for install is an adjustable lumbar support, & drivers side glove box...
I've found alot of the cheap aftermarket ones are just that. Cheap. They last a month maybe, then shit the bed. Fork out the money for OE ones. I always use a prop to hold the hood open anyways when working on the car, just incase some ding dong hits it.
"...there’s nothing like the scream of an old straight six, a sound only comparable to a monster that eats children and rocks for breakfast and howls like a banshee when the loud-pedal is mashed." - Mike Burroughs
I was pleasantly surprised after I replaced my hoodstruts with new OE ones. Now when I 'pop the hood' it actually shoots forward! No more three part process (pull handle, go to front of car and pull, come back to door and lift up).
I got all 3 sets of struts (touring- so: hood, hatch, and glass) from thebmwpartstore.com.
Last edited by cddallara; 03-10-2012 at 01:06 PM.
my version of a midlife crisis: 20 year old spray painted, lowered BMW station wagon.
Even new struts wont stop it blowing down if it is windy or a truck blows by you at speed. I keep a length of 2 x 1" in the boot for the purpose. Not elegant but if one of those lock hooks hits you on the head it will do some serious damage.
Yeah I've been hit quite a few time from falling hoods hurts like a biatch, even with new struts it can still fall, I use a cut broomstick to help
My struts seem to always want to pop off. It's annoying even though they're new.
Probably because you're missing # 18 in this
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...41&fg=35&hl=24
"...there’s nothing like the scream of an old straight six, a sound only comparable to a monster that eats children and rocks for breakfast and howls like a banshee when the loud-pedal is mashed." - Mike Burroughs
You will just need to buy better/stiffer struts. I almost got beheaded by my hood a few times. replaced the soft struts with new ones. they are so tight that when you release the hood latch, it slide up automatically and only requires 1 movement instead of 2. paid about $70 AUS. Make sure you get the length/size of the strut right or it won't fit.
Can u give guys give me some links where to buy them??
I have to hold mine with a broken fishing rod....I also haven't check if I have #18....
BMW part #51231944119
Use that part # to buy them here http://www.thebmwpartstore.com/index...s&multiple=yes
$22.90 each.
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
OEM additions include Euro trim, passenger seat mounted first aid kit, tool kit warning triangle, clears all around, black chrome exhaust tips, spare tire well gas can, and rear armrest fridge.
Waiting for install is an adjustable lumbar support, & drivers side glove box...
Thanx for all the info guys!!! I should post some pix of my Calypsorot e34 soon....
Here's a hood strut clamp/brake to keep the hood open if your struts are shot.
http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog...%2Fe34%20Other
Last edited by bubba966; 03-12-2012 at 01:04 AM.
Cosmos Black/Black 1995 540iA M-Sport
BMW Individual Exclusive Edition, 1 of 65 total, 9/25/95 Build
OEM additions include Euro trim, passenger seat mounted first aid kit, tool kit warning triangle, clears all around, black chrome exhaust tips, spare tire well gas can, and rear armrest fridge.
Waiting for install is an adjustable lumbar support, & drivers side glove box...
My brand new hoodstruts just won't stay attached to the hinge studs they're supposed to go on... If I hit a bump, open my hood, do ANYTHING, they just fall right off. It's been a miserable battle.
Are you missing the locking clip, as mentioned in post 8?
Mine were gone and it made the struts almost useless.
Next big mod: Radiator hardware! Not that the zip ties aren't doing a bang up job...
Last edited by Sneezy; 03-12-2012 at 09:36 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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