Auto boot Opening

_ink · 12-28-2015, 02:16 AM

Hey guys,

Came across this and thought others here would be interested!

Really cool feature to add (relatively cheaply) for endless amounts of added convenience.

I haven't contacted the seller for a group buy price yet, but would gather numbers first. The RRP for a single unit is ~$250.

If interested, put your name down below!

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EB89 · 12-28-2015, 02:25 AM

Jesus Christ 250 bucks to have your boot open :/

I'm in

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Scotty89 · 12-28-2015, 06:42 AM

Wowsers. How many angles can he shoot of his boot opening...?

So from what I could see it's just a pair of overgassed struts that force your boot open as soon as it unlatches?

EB89 · 12-28-2015, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

Wowsers. How many angles can he shoot of his boot opening...?

So from what I could see it's just a pair of overgassed struts that force your boot open as soon as it unlatches?

I know right, the video was annoying haha.

_ink · 12-28-2015, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

Wowsers. How many angles can he shoot of his boot opening...?

So from what I could see it's just a pair of overgassed struts that force your boot open as soon as it unlatches?

Yeah super annoying vid!

The kit retains your stock strut, and comes with an installation kit of parts so that you can adjust the strength of the springs via an adjustable spring holder - This spring holder is what gives the boot the additional 'pop' to open the boot automatically once the button is pressed.

See pic below of what it comes with..

_ink · 12-28-2015, 08:11 AM

I'm also trying to find out how much 'extra' force is required to close the boot.

If it requires me to place my hand on the actual boot lid (where my Performance spolier is situated) to press down, all bets are off - but it's unfortunately looking this way..

CashedUpBogan · 12-28-2015, 09:52 AM

Really, really, really stupid question, but since I haven't seen my car or key in over six months and won't see her for two more months, how does the boot open? Does our key have a boot button? Is there a boot release button in the cabin? I do remember the button above the licence plate

_ink · 12-28-2015, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CashedUpBogan

Really, really, really stupid question, but since I haven't seen my car or key in over six months and won't see her for two more months, how does the boot open? Does our key have a boot button? Is there a boot release button in the cabin? I do remember the button above the licence plate

Haha, yes both mate. The FOB has a boot unlock button and there's also a boot release button in cabin on top of the bonnet release.

_ink · 12-28-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by _ink

I'm also trying to find out how much 'extra' force is required to close the boot.

If it requires me to place my hand on the actual boot lid (where my Performance spolier is situated) to press down, all bets are off - but it's unfortunately looking this way..

The manufacturer has advised that it does require an additional push down to close the boot lid, the first few weeks are the worst as the springs are new...

However, now he is able to close the boot lid with just using the inner handles as I mentioned.

EB89 · 12-28-2015, 08:48 PM

Yeah you will likely have to reef down hard and quickly on the inner boot handle. Can't be that bad

_ink · 12-29-2015, 07:06 PM

The more i think about it, the more i dislike this spring option.

The seller has advised it took 6 months for it to set in, with accessing the boot 4 times a day.. I don't even drive the car that amount in 2 weeks, yet alone accessing the boot!

I'd prefer an adjustable system where you can loosen/tighten the spring rate so it can close per normal from the get go... Then tighten the spring rate as required as it get older - This would be a much better system!

Zen · 12-31-2015, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Scotty89

Wowsers. How many angles can he shoot of his boot opening...?

So from what I could see it's just a pair of overgassed struts that force your boot open as soon as it unlatches?

Haha exactly my thoughts.

DR-JEKL · 12-31-2015, 06:59 PM

I would be more inclined to change the struts than add some ugly springs etc to the setup if I wanted my boot to do this...

Companies are out there that rebuild your boot/bonnet struts, and I know in my jdm days you could buy replacement struts for cf boots/bonnets (since they're lighter the struts are effectively mismatched)

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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 644 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	Auto boot Opening Hey guys, Came across this and thought others here would be interested! Really cool feature to add (relatively cheaply) for endless amounts of added convenience. I haven't contacted the seller for a group buy price yet, but would gather numbers first. The RRP for a single unit is ~$250. If interested, put your name down below! 1. _ink
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EB89 Brigadier General 550 Rep 3,127 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Jesus Christ 250 bucks to have your boot open :/ I'm in 1. _ink 2. EB89
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Scotty89 Buy a 335 they said... It'll be fun they said... 120 Rep 995 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Wowsers. How many angles can he shoot of his boot opening...? So from what I could see it's just a pair of overgassed struts that force your boot open as soon as it unlatches?
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 644 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	I'm also trying to find out how much 'extra' force is required to close the boot. If it requires me to place my hand on the actual boot lid (where my Performance spolier is situated) to press down, all bets are off - but it's unfortunately looking this way..
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CashedUpBogan Lieutenant Colonel 284 Rep 1,808 Posts Drives: State Transit Bus Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Really, really, really stupid question, but since I haven't seen my car or key in over six months and won't see her for two more months, how does the boot open? Does our key have a boot button? Is there a boot release button in the cabin? I do remember the button above the licence plate
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EB89 Brigadier General 550 Rep 3,127 Posts Drives: 2011 335i e92 DCT Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Australia, NSW iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i e92 [0.00]	Yeah you will likely have to reef down hard and quickly on the inner boot handle. Can't be that bad __________________ / MHD Stage 2+ / AR CATLESS DP / PE MOD 4 INCH TIPS / BMR FMIC / K&N DROP IN / BMS CP /
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_ink Jedi samurai ninja turtle 644 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: X3 M40i 2018 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 M40i [0.00]	The more i think about it, the more i dislike this spring option. The seller has advised it took 6 months for it to set in, with accessing the boot 4 times a day.. I don't even drive the car that amount in 2 weeks, yet alone accessing the boot! I'd prefer an adjustable system where you can loosen/tighten the spring rate so it can close per normal from the get go... Then tighten the spring rate as required as it get older - This would be a much better system!
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DR-JEKL Major General 918 Rep 6,286 Posts Drives: Space Grey E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia iTrader: (3)	I would be more inclined to change the struts than add some ugly springs etc to the setup if I wanted my boot to do this... Companies are out there that rebuild your boot/bonnet struts, and I know in my jdm days you could buy replacement struts for cf boots/bonnets (since they're lighter the struts are effectively mismatched)
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