my zed's boot is getting a bit heavy to lift so I need to replace the struts, only thing is the number on my struts is ******077455 but looking on ebay there doesn't seem to list parts by that number for a zed, only ones for a M3, any o e know what the part number I need
peter2b
boot gas struts
Re: boot gas struts
cheers Brian H just what I was needing
peter2b
peter2b
Re: boot gas struts
Typically the M has a different strut 51242497679, not found on the gas strut site 
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M CoupeRe: boot gas struts
These guys will build you a set for a reasonable price http://www.strutsdirect.co.uk/, I bought a pair from them for my last Z although since then the website has changed somewhat.Gazza wrote:Typically the M has a different strut 51242497679, not found on the gas strut site
Maybe worth a call?
Cheers
Brian
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bertiejaffa
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Re: boot gas struts
I got mine from ebay - let me have a look at my history.
EDIT: Bought from an ebay shop called tshopabs http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/tshopabs (item: 131433221999 - BMW Z3 1995-2003 Tailgate Boot Struts Gas Springs Lifters x2 SET)
I know it says Z3 - but I fitted these to my M and they are perfect
EDITX2 - Link to the exact item from that seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-1995-2 ... hbadypq8AA
EDIT: Bought from an ebay shop called tshopabs http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/tshopabs (item: 131433221999 - BMW Z3 1995-2003 Tailgate Boot Struts Gas Springs Lifters x2 SET)
I know it says Z3 - but I fitted these to my M and they are perfect
EDITX2 - Link to the exact item from that seller: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-1995-2 ... hbadypq8AA
Re: boot gas struts
I can confirm that the RealOEM/BMWFans list the gas strut as a different part number for the ///M. The boot lid is essentially the same but for the numberplate and boot badge placement, however it looks like it is heavier because of this and consequently the ///M part is rated at 650N instead of 580N. As suggested, the non-///M part will likely fit, but the lower rating means that it won't provide as much assistance.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: boot gas struts
Checked the link and they show 680N so I ordered a set 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-1995-2 ... hbadypq8AA
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-1995-2 ... hbadypq8AA
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe-
bertiejaffa
- Joined: Fri 26 Jul, 2013 09:28
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- Location: Manchester
Re: boot gas struts
Glad you got some - I have to admit the difference in mine now is amazing - 1st time I opened the boot after fitting them it nearly knocked me out 
Re: boot gas struts
It;s like lifting a bag of cement at the moment 
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: boot gas struts
Every Z3 driver should inspect these once in a while or even better, exchange them on time! When they get older the plastic balljoints can break. And usually they break when closing the trunk. If you are unlucky the broken gas strut will move itself between boot-lid and chassis when you slam your boot lid closed with major chance for paint damage or even worse.
Re: boot gas struts
Just ordered a pair on fleabay, £21-50 inc postage to Spain!
Re: boot gas struts
fitted mine tonight when i took the the old ones off found 1 was totally duf the other I could just push the piston end in a bit new ones pops the boot lid up 1/2 way then lifts till its fully open
peter2b
peter2b
Re: boot gas struts
Fitted mine today, better than before but I still have to lift the boot halfway before the new struts take over.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: boot gas struts
Got my replacement ones for the coupe from SGS engineering .
Really pleased with them.
Really pleased with them.
