Retrofit E90 Auto Boot Open?

UltimateDream · 02-02-2015, 03:57 PM

I waned to retrofit auto boot open on my E90, came across this, was wondering if anyone has tried it?

Was concerned that it may knock people in the head or make the boot to hard to shut, but the video seems very gentle compare to the others out there.

Thanks in advance,
Lee

jordanl5182 · 02-02-2015, 04:00 PM

I'd be interested to see if this was possible for the e93

RajB · 02-02-2015, 04:09 PM

They actually look pretty good as it's not mega fast opening.

AWBimmer · 02-02-2015, 04:23 PM

Now on my to do list.

Ess · 02-02-2015, 04:31 PM

Will it work on pre-lci?

RajB · 02-02-2015, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ess

Will it work on pre-lci?

According to the listing it's for E92 2007-2013

Reece · 02-02-2015, 05:00 PM

Has anyone got a photo of there strut on a e90 lci?

Cant beleive it would be any different to the pre lci?

This would come in very handy when carrying the boy and needing to get in the boot, father in law has it in his e60 does take a bit of force to close it though but is very handy

IanS100 · 02-02-2015, 05:34 PM

I had some correspondence with the vendor some months ago when he was first developing these, & I supplied him with a load of photos & measurements of my boot lid & struts, so I'm guessing he's looked very carefully into which models / years his modification fits.

UltimateDream · 02-02-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IanS100

I had some correspondence with the vendor some months ago when he was first developing these, & I supplied him with a load of photos & measurements of my boot lid & struts, so I'm guessing he's looked very carefully into which models / years his modification fits.

Did you purchase or install one at the end?

As I would like to get a few review before going ahead.

Kind regards,
Lee

holmefield · 02-02-2015, 06:20 PM

I did it on my seat leon about 8 months ago. .I had to use skoda octavia boot struts as the pressure need to be higher than seat struts..

Had to code in the boot pop release thou....I've got it on my to do list for my E90, mines got auto boot pop on the key fob so im thinking that it will just need high pressure struts to push up the boot lid and possibly spring loaded rubber bump stops which compress when closed so help with the pop when open..

holmefield · 02-02-2015, 06:28 PM

Just watched the youtube vid.....the way I understand it and I researched it hard before doing the seat, the strut pressure determines the amount of force/speed it rises...as I mentioned above you can use spring loaded boot pops and lower pressure struts..

2 x new struts @ around 515 force are about £25.00 delivered spring loaded boot pops are for the scirocco £5.15..I'm sure I could cobble together a cheaper kit than £87.00!!!!! Ouch...

Reece · 02-02-2015, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmefield

Just watched the youtube vid.....the way I understand it and I researched it hard before doing the seat, the strut pressure determines the amount of force/speed it rises...as I mentioned above you can use spring loaded boot pops and lower pressure struts..

2 x new struts @ around 515 force are about 25.00 delivered spring loaded boot pops are for the scirocco 5.15..I'm sure I could cobble together a cheaper kit than 87.00!!!!! Ouch...

If you can then you can come and do mine for me

IanS100 · 02-02-2015, 06:45 PM

No, I never got round to it but from what I remember he was proposing to make up a new strut lower end with a spring & modified bump stops, these were needed to give the lid some initial lift or it wouldn't pop open, even with stronger struts. It sounds like holmefield is thinking along the right lines.

holmefield · 02-02-2015, 06:56 PM

The main problem is deciding what pressure struts wotk best I.E pressure required to give the lift, to much flys opens and bounces @ the top ( looks crap ) to little pressure boot lid pops off catch but sits there...

This is where modified boot pops come in there like the extra little kick needed to raise the lid..I'll have to look @ my boot stops as I haven't even looked @ them since I got the car...

I'll find out the standard pressure thats in the boot struts on an E90 and work from that...

UltimateDream · 02-02-2015, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmefield

The main problem is deciding what pressure struts wotk best I.E pressure required to give the lift, to much flys opens and bounces @ the top ( looks crap ) to little pressure boot lid pops off catch but sits there...

This is where modified boot pops come in there like the extra little kick needed to raise the lid..I'll have to look @ my boot stops as I haven't even looked @ them since I got the car...

I'll find out the standard pressure thats in the boot struts on an E90 and work from that...

Do let me know how you get on as I can do with only paying £25

Regards,
Lee

shaun335d · 02-02-2015, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by holmefield

The main problem is deciding what pressure struts wotk best I.E pressure required to give the lift, to much flys opens and bounces @ the top ( looks crap ) to little pressure boot lid pops off catch but sits there...

This is where modified boot pops come in there like the extra little kick needed to raise the lid..I'll have to look @ my boot stops as I haven't even looked @ them since I got the car...

I'll find out the standard pressure thats in the boot struts on an E90 and work from that...

If you get this working can you give us details or help doing mine, don't live to far from you

holmefield · 02-03-2015, 12:37 AM

No worries its on my to do list along with trying to get my CSL spoiler fitted in this damn cold weather..

When I get some time I'll look @ the boot struts and see how the stops are fitted..

RajB · 02-03-2015, 01:24 AM

Looking at the kit and the way in which they look to be fitted and work I think it's basically just a sleeve with the right tensioned springs that fit over the lower thin arm of the the strut. This just provides the initial force required to get the lid last the point at which the struts take over as per normal use.

Tis a lot of money for what it is in essence but then this is usually the case.

Murphyslaw · 02-03-2015, 02:08 AM

I would love an auto open kit for the e91. Would be handy for getting the dogs in the boot!

dest · 02-03-2015, 02:15 AM

Id love it for the e91 too, I might look into it

MAN15H · 02-03-2015, 03:17 AM

There is some more info about this on here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...o+opening+boot

dy63 · 02-03-2015, 03:38 AM

ive seen youtube video of guy with e93 have it in US. although im sure its said through coding he got it do it !

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Reece Major 53 Rep 1,249 Posts Drives: e90 lci 330d Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Has anyone got a photo of there strut on a e90 lci? Cant beleive it would be any different to the pre lci? This would come in very handy when carrying the boy and needing to get in the boot, father in law has it in his e60 does take a bit of force to close it though but is very handy __________________ E90 lci 330d, alpine white, pro nav, adaptive xenons, heated electric leather, folding mirrors, alpine retrofit kit with L7 subs, performance grilles, 40w led angel eye bulbs
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	I had some correspondence with the vendor some months ago when he was first developing these, & I supplied him with a load of photos & measurements of my boot lid & struts, so I'm guessing he's looked very carefully into which models / years his modification fits.
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holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	I did it on my seat leon about 8 months ago. .I had to use skoda octavia boot struts as the pressure need to be higher than seat struts.. Had to code in the boot pop release thou....I've got it on my to do list for my E90, mines got auto boot pop on the key fob so im thinking that it will just need high pressure struts to push up the boot lid and possibly spring loaded rubber bump stops which compress when closed so help with the pop when open..
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holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	Just watched the youtube vid.....the way I understand it and I researched it hard before doing the seat, the strut pressure determines the amount of force/speed it rises...as I mentioned above you can use spring loaded boot pops and lower pressure struts.. 2 x new struts @ around 515 force are about £25.00 delivered spring loaded boot pops are for the scirocco £5.15..I'm sure I could cobble together a cheaper kit than £87.00!!!!! Ouch...
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IanS100 Major General 136 Rep 5,050 Posts Drives: 520d F10 LCI M Sport Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Southport UK iTrader: (0)	No, I never got round to it but from what I remember he was proposing to make up a new strut lower end with a spring & modified bump stops, these were needed to give the lid some initial lift or it wouldn't pop open, even with stronger struts. It sounds like holmefield is thinking along the right lines. Last edited by IanS100; 02-09-2015 at 03:14 AM..
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holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	The main problem is deciding what pressure struts wotk best I.E pressure required to give the lift, to much flys opens and bounces @ the top ( looks crap ) to little pressure boot lid pops off catch but sits there... This is where modified boot pops come in there like the extra little kick needed to raise the lid..I'll have to look @ my boot stops as I haven't even looked @ them since I got the car... I'll find out the standard pressure thats in the boot struts on an E90 and work from that...
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holmefield Captain 60 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 330 d m sport Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: burnley iTrader: (0)	No worries its on my to do list along with trying to get my CSL spoiler fitted in this damn cold weather.. When I get some time I'll look @ the boot struts and see how the stops are fitted..
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RajB Brigadier General 448 Rep 3,312 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Midlands iTrader: (4)	Looking at the kit and the way in which they look to be fitted and work I think it's basically just a sleeve with the right tensioned springs that fit over the lower thin arm of the the strut. This just provides the initial force required to get the lid last the point at which the struts take over as per normal use. Tis a lot of money for what it is in essence but then this is usually the case. __________________ E92 335i / M3 Hybrid - The Build
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MAN15H Lieutenant 46 Rep 505 Posts Drives: G20 BMW 330e MSport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: The Shires iTrader: (1)	There is some more info about this on here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...o+opening+boot
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