Scottfreee3 Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 As above I've made up a boot auto open for my e46 coupe. It involves springs, new bump stops, and 2 different strut ends (4 in total). <br /><br />The postage makes getting the parts expensive and then you will need to modify the strut ends in order to get the spring to fit and boot to close. <br /><br />Would there be any interest if I were to make up 20 sets for the forum? <br /><br />It works out about £50 for the parts alone (before modifications). I'd hope to get enough made to cost that delivered already modified. <br /><br />Just a though if anyone is interested. Here is a video of the E39 working with the same setup.<br /><br /> /><br /><br /> JWM330CI and Aaron_d95 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Possibly interested, what's the expensive bit of it all as I thought the springs were only a few quid? Edited August 21, 2013 by bungers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 If I had one I'd be interested. Looks like a great mod! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob- Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Someone did this one their compact didn't they? Can't remember the lads username though. One of the better mods. Especially with the boot popper. (pops boot open) Did you see what I just did there! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Possibly interested, what's the expensive bit of it all as I thought the springs were only a few quid? The springs work out £22 delivered, I have no idea about the bump stops (mine were £10 from a friend) and the strut ends work out at £15 delivered. The strut ends then need to be made shorter and narrower (I've not included this is the price). The delivery and modification is the capital part. Whereas if they were delivered in bulk and then modified In bulk it should be cheaper. (I would then post out a complete set ready for fitment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Tried this on the vert but couldn't get compression springs to match.Think the gas strut travel is less on the vert though. Gave up in the end.Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 thatnoise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Tried this on the vert but couldn't get compression springs to match. Think the gas strut travel is less on the vert though. Gave up in the end. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 I had to get new strut ends and modify them so the spring could compress. I've a video of mine uploading to yt atm. Ill post link when finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Aye did this with uprated gas struts with a thick washer at both strut end and gas end to no avail.Aye post it uo it may point me in the right direction. Do you have a link to the compression springs alsoSent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) Here is my car http://youtu.be/eOm1uU9CLaI Edited August 21, 2013 by Scottfreee3 marc l, CharlE46, Cannockwolf and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Biggest problem with this is, I've come out to my car several times now to find the boot is unlocked. I start the car and the dash tells me its popped. Must be my keys in my pocket, so I've started taking them out of my pocket when I get home. Was unlocked again this morning though, must have happened before I took my keys out of my pocket last night. With this mod, I'd lose my wheels in no time! :-( Jim27 and Melv1958 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 With this mod, instead of your boot opening (but looking locked) it will open fully and you can't miss it. :-) Nimraynn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 With this mod, instead of your boot opening (but looking locked) it will open fully and you can't miss it. :-) Exactly, thieves will know its open and I'll be sat in the house oblivious. Next morning, no wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengwalton Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Im interested mate, depends on how much obviously, was thinking about doing it but if your making sets up it would save me alot of time and effort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted August 21, 2013 Report Share Posted August 21, 2013 Biggest problem with this is, I've come out to my car several times now to find the boot is unlocked. I start the car and the dash tells me its popped. Must be my keys in my pocket, so I've started taking them out of my pocket when I get home. Was unlocked again this morning though, must have happened before I took my keys out of my pocket last night. With this mod, I'd lose my wheels in no time! :-( You've got NCS haven't you? You can code it to need a double press in quick succession. I've found mines' really hard to open now it needs clicking so quickly. Solves the problem though Chimp Choker, bungers, Mengwalton and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc l Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 This is a great mod Scott. Put my name down for the group buy. I want this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Biggest problem with this is, I've come out to my car several times now to find the boot is unlocked. I start the car and the dash tells me its popped. Must be my keys in my pocket, so I've started taking them out of my pocket when I get home. Was unlocked again this morning though, must have happened before I took my keys out of my pocket last night. With this mod, I'd lose my wheels in no time! :-( You've got NCS haven't you? You can code it to need a double press in quick succession. I've found mines' really hard to open now it needs clicking so quickly. Solves the problem though This would be cool. I have pa soft 1.4 tho... MRyan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerFish Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 Ah. Out of luck then I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregc Posted August 22, 2013 Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I'd be interested in this too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 I've got it working on a facelift coupe. I have access to a facelift saloon also and can make one for it. I dont know of a vert or pre facelift coupe. <br /><br />Could we start list of names and e46 types so I have an idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2013 (edited) I have been in contact with the suppliers and the kit works out at £50 delivered (May be an extra cost for the strut modifications - still waiting for final price for changes). If it works out at £60 deliveryed would we have enough interest? The kit will consist of: 2 sprung bump stops2 upper strut ends2 lower strut ends2 springs I hope to get 10 made for now - I'll get it working on verts etc. just need some details from you guys. So who is interested? 1: Mengwalton - Saloon - post2: sean_mc_83 - Coupe - pre3: Marc l - Coupe - pre4: Robevan5 - Coupe - pre5: Gregg - Saloon - post Edited August 24, 2013 by Scottfreee3 scrimbow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Final pricing is in and the kit is gonna cost £50 delivery ready to fit. Mengwalton, marc l and sean_mc_83 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mengwalton Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Final pricing is in and the kit is gonna cost £50 delivery ready to fit.I'm inSent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2 Scottfreee3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_mc_83 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Yeah I'll definitely have one if they're £50. Nice mod. Scottfreee3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottfreee3 Posted August 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Also what model do you have. Saloon, coupe, pre or post facelift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_mc_83 Posted August 23, 2013 Report Share Posted August 23, 2013 Mines a pre-facelift coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
