I did this to my 2001 330d back in 2016 and it worked great....for 3 days. The springs were the same, but there is something very important that me and the guy in the video forgot about. There has to be a washer between the bottom part of the spring and the strut, becouse the spring will notch its self in to the plastic bit. Trust me. ;)

@xST0NExHDxTwitch4

5 жыл бұрын

What means washer ?

@user-uj4kz8xr7c

5 жыл бұрын

@@xST0NExHDxTwitch4 its a circular flat donut shaped like ring you use between a bolt and screw to tighten as much without breaking the tightened plates between

@TheHeretic435

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know.

@rmn4348

5 жыл бұрын

@@xST0NExHDxTwitch4 beilagscheibe, zwischenlegscheibe

@user-hz5tw6rg8r

4 жыл бұрын

@@rmn4348 Genau,man muss eine relativ passgenaue Unterlegscheibe zwischen der Feder und dem Unteren Befestigungspunkt anbringen,damit sich die Feder nicht in die Plaste drückt.

I love bmw owners. They are more innovative than bmw engineers. The vast amount of mods/improvements on bmw is amazing. Good job

@OCANALDOMARKITO

2 жыл бұрын

It worked for you?

@KKE1978

2 жыл бұрын

@@OCANALDOMARKITO never tried it but planning on it

This saves the whole handle assembly from wear as well (they usually crack around the torx mounting screws). Nice!

@nonmutualgroup

5 жыл бұрын

steifan same here

@A46648

2 жыл бұрын

@@nonmutualgroup no bmw no problem lol

I've been wanting to do that for months and this is the first video to properly show the full process. Thank you

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed

Amazing mod that I didn't think I would need, I'll be doing this soon!

This is a great mod, I'll be doing that to my 330Ci soon. Thanks!

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

it is such a good mod that is not talked about enough

@Luz_y_love

Жыл бұрын

Did you ever get this mod to work on your 330?

@KarlHaks

Жыл бұрын

@@Luz_y_love Unfortunately not, sold it before I had a chance. If you have one, do not sell it. You will regret it.

This is common on the Audi also! My 89 vert was that way all the time I owned it.. My 01 325CI will be fixed. Thank you a bunch and stay safe.

Best bang for the buck mod out there, thanks!

hahaha Like a Boss! How can you not just love this! I need me some springs!

Just put in new struts and I would love to have this feature. Look forward to doing this!

@EvanGoyuk

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a great mod! I love it

Great mod for the E46. I just clicked the link to the springs and was going to order them but the shipping was almost a dollar more than the springs themselves. Going to look at Ace Hardware today and see if they have them locally. Great video. Thanks.

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

I know shipping is kind of outrageous but that’s where I found them and I really wanted this mid

@OCANALDOMARKITO

2 жыл бұрын

Remember Pressure on the trunk lock All the time Days and days Booom Then the bimmers are shit Because the users found nasa

@vincentdu3478

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvanGoyuk salut Je réitère ma demande ci tu pouvais me les envoyer et bien sûr je finance. Je vie en France.

@Bayyyro

Жыл бұрын

@@vincentdu3478 juste achete pour toi-meme. cest le meme cout 🤷‍♂

@capturedphoton

10 ай бұрын

@@EvanGoyuk for real toss that shit in an envelope cant cost more than 4 bucks to mail lol. Anyways good video wish I knew this before I broke my trunk lid from opening...

This is genius! Thanks so much for sharing. And I just subbed!

Oke, this is nice.I also did some mods but never came across one this easy. subbed.

Any body now which spring i need for the E90 2006?

Hi Evan, thanks so much for the vids n infos.. very helpful.

That's awesome! Oh, and lithium based oils are the best for lubricating car hinges.

That’s a really nice mod mate, will do this on my 2004 318 asap

Buying e46 318Ci, my first car.. thx for tutorials

@LochyP

5 жыл бұрын

I've got one mate, would not recommend for a first car. Too many oil problems

Great idea. Greetings from Poland

Great video 👍 straight to the point, simple and quick. Keep it up!

Very good idea

Very Evan, I’ll seek some springs here in OZ & fit it to my 328i - thanks mate!👏👍🔧

I did it on a e90 ‘06 and it didn’t work. It was very hard to Close the trunk. And when i press the Button it opend only for 5cm. Maybe i have bad shocks?

Well, I know what I'll be spending some time on very very soon! Great mod/update 👍🏻

why is this so bloody cool!

lithium spray grease will last longer in the hinges, just from experience

You mean you HAD a lifetime guarantee on your struts until you modified them. Haha...I like that idea! I wish my E36 would pop the trunk with the key fob!

Great idea!! unfortunately I tried this on a 2006 330Ci Conv. and it didn't work. Make sure how much room you have between to mount and the strut piston when compressed. for me it was about a 1/4 in so not enough room for the spring. looking for a shorter piston strut to make this work.

@JiNYa92

2 жыл бұрын

Same with my 2003 330i Sedan

@mikeebobb4406

2 жыл бұрын

Same issue with my 2000 323ci convertible. Trunk won't close with washer/spring as shown. I will close only if I take the washer off... but then the spring jams down onto the nipple connector. Then not enough spring action to pop the trunk lid open.. Any suggestions appreciated! :)

@capturedphoton

8 ай бұрын

yup this mod sucks

Can you Mabye give us a EU link were to buy it ? ( like in Eu)

@Tewty11

4 жыл бұрын

i found them on ebay, search for 'Die Spring'

@benyaminfilikci2452

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tewty11 which one did u buy, can u send a link?😀

@Mackenzie2576

4 жыл бұрын

@@benyaminfilikci2452 Any luck with what size you need?

@benyaminfilikci2452

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mackenzie2576 naahh

@gainstubetv9712

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mackenzie2576 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223992624315 i just ordered this one i hope it works. 25mm x 25mm x 12.5mm

I was hunting around for 316 stainless washers to complete this job because rust sucks, but I was going to have to order a box of 50 for $$. Rather than doing that, I poked around my local Home Depot and found nylon washers instead. You want SKU 595075, 5/16 in. You need two 3 packs in order to get 4 washers. They fit both the rod and the strut diameter perfectly. Right now, my trunk jumps up about 2 inches but doesn't open completely. I'll replace my struts next. If that doesn't do the job, I'll upgrade from blue springs to the next higher spring rate, red. Hopefully I don't have to go further to green which has an even higher spring rate. I'll report back once I have more info.

Do attempt this on a 2005 330ci Convetible. You will break both your shock bases and deform both shock mount attachment points. I ordered from this link, and just attempted to install, the trunk would not close because the springs take up too much space even when fully compressed and damage will result at the attachment screwed on base as well as the trunk's metal attachment blades. You have been warned.

Installed the blue springs on my 2003 540i M Sport. When the trunk opens now, it comes up about an inch, but that's all. Does that possibly mean my struts are going bad, or the cheap springs I bought might not actually be rated at 156lbs? You have a very good idea. Thank-you.

Great DIY.. I will do that to my E46 320ci

Thanks for this. I'm gonna go buy a cheap e46 so I can do this mod to it. Love it. The little things in life..go a long way.

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

This is So COOL. Thank you

Funny how you censored the license plate even though its quite visible in other parts of the video

Love this mod, but you need a smaller spring for the e46 convertible (a 2005 325Ci in my case). The ones in the link provided are too thick when compressed to allow the trunk to close. Gonna order a couple different sizes and will report back!

@rc720s

2 жыл бұрын

Did u found which one fits? I have a e46 325Ci 2001 convertible and im looking to do this mod

@nelsonshanemarmon5604

2 жыл бұрын

I also have an 2005 325ci convertible, I found the same measurements but thinner (Homebasee) and it closes all the way but doesn't open more then without the springs. Just saw were they said to add washers on both sides of the spring so I'm gonna try that. Lol e how everyone on here is so excited and gonna update when they do this but no one has. Either people are forgetful or they never do the mod.

@Bayyyro

Жыл бұрын

@@nelsonshanemarmon5604 i have an 04 325ci convertible and the shipping for the springs is 25 dollars 😭 please report back on which springs work, i know its been a year but please

@johncross436

Жыл бұрын

@@Bayyyro I just did this mod - discovered they would not work on my 04 325 ci convert- looked back on here to see if any other vert people had noted anything. had to chuckle when i saw yours - if you find something let us know - i will as well

@Bayyyro

Жыл бұрын

@johncross436 damn, yeah im not an expert on measurements or nuth so i WONT be trying any springs especially because of the 25 buck shipping

Please do an update video in about 2-3 weeks so we know if it works “long” time

@Viidarr13

5 жыл бұрын

Agree

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

Will do!!

@raniero--6602

5 жыл бұрын

Did work for a few weeks.. then i have to replace the gas things...dont know how to call them in english...

I subscribed cuz I’m in Massachusetts aswell , nice 👍🏾 vid

Oops should thanks very much Evan! 😁

I will definitely do it in my BMW E46 ... great trick. Thank you,

That’s awesome 👏 thanks 🙏 I’m looking at this on my phone I can’t see the dimensions and where you got them from the springs?

Good job, many thank.

Great idea! Could you give the dimensions of the springs in centimeters? Greetings from Poland!

@alexcornofficial

5 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@diqualita

5 жыл бұрын

What are the sizes, please

@AK-ir1xl

5 жыл бұрын

www.mscdirect.com/product/details/07660582 this is the link in the description

@tomeksikora4013

5 жыл бұрын

Dimensions: 1,9cm Hole Diam, 0,95cm Rod Diam, 2,54cm Free Length, Blue Die Spring 70kg Max Deflection, 1,27cm Max Deflection, Medium Duty, Chromium Alloy Steel

@diqualita

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the sizes!

How many Newtons those springs?

Thank you

great video, i have an issue at random intervals ill get the taillight error light on my dash but my taillights are working completely fine, oem lights and the bulbs are still good, it comes on for a couple seconds maybe a minute then goes and usually after it has rained.

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

Check your wiring harnesses these usually break and go bad

@sro9330

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same if the wires had been touched a bit, the contacts turned green. After cleaning it the problem was gone. Later I had the same but one bulb was loose but still working and that caused the problem.

fuck. I was getting used to using my key manually because I was burnt out on trying to figure out why my key fob wasn't working and now I see this and want to get it working again. nice

Hey, the one you link in the description its 3/4" hole diameter, which is 19mm if i convert it to EU metric system. On the video it doesn't seem to be that big hole in the spring. Can you please check. Great videos BTW! Thanks

Did anyone buy those strings from the EU? If so, please share a link. Thanks!

This is freakin awesome thanks for this how to.

Gr8 idea thanks for sharing

i tried this on my volvo s60 but the springs wre way too big, gotta get some smaller ones and try again. as this is a very good quality of life upgrade

Nice video You could put a washer under and over the spring also, I would putt a brass one on it. Wd40 is not a lubricant oil,wwas never invented as one.

@EvanGoyuk

2 жыл бұрын

It’s white lithium grease not standard w40

I just did it to my 2001 e46 330i it opened half way before me and my dad realized we should replace the shocks to give it the extra power it needs to fully open, I'll edit the comment when we have gotten and replaced the shocks

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

New shocks and some grease on the joints

I loved great idea ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Hi Evan, will these springs work on the E92 model? Great video btw!

@captainnapalm8207

Жыл бұрын

I'm here for the same thing. =/

Great DIY but would the same springs work on my 2010 335i e92??

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

I am not sure it may be a bit different

Hey , I Dig the ingenuity 👍🏼 , here’s a Tip - @Harbor Freight part # 67562@4.99 has (12) 3/4x3/8 springs - not sure Size in the Free Length , but it’s local available, I’m gonna try em an Update when it’s Done - Grabbing a Few Washers also , Thanks For the Vid . edit ::::::: honestly I’m not all that happy with the HF springs , not Quite enough push 👈🏼

@Volvo8Fifty4Life

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, did the HF spring work for you?

thank you very much where can i buy the springs

Dood, just realized that you have a broken trunk wire insolation . Have seen many Bmws caught fire because of that. REPAIR! 🙏🏻

@markprowle3958

5 жыл бұрын

I'm having the wiring on mine fixed today...My mechanic won't be cutting the grommet though...Take out about 30cm of bad wiring and replace each one...👍

@user-uj4kz8xr7c

5 жыл бұрын

Just had it in my e39, by any rubber isolation for electric wiring, and envelope the wires from body to trunk

Link on ebay for the springs? Thank you,great work.

Why no demonstration?

Just did this with new URO struts and it did not work! Any recommendations I bought the spring from this site

Hey this is a sweet modification but I'm curious why you didn't go with a smaller diameter spring to better match the size of the strut shaft?

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

Good point but I could not find the correct size

Just some info, the spring in the link is not exactly the spring that is in the video. after doing this I realized that my trunk wasn't closing. looking closer at the video it looks like the one from the link has one more "ring" than the one in the video. I did however shave a little bit off of the ball end linkage and it went in a little making it work. my struts are a bit old so it didn't shoot open but it props it up about 6 inches so you can see the trunk is open. This is fine with me though cuz I mainly just didn't like that it was never apparent if the trunk is open or closed and lifting it up isn't too big of a deal. Edit: mine stopped popping up that little bit. I’ll update this when I get new struts.

Great video do you have a EU link fore The springs

This is ingenious but does anyone know where to get the springs in the UK? Struggling to find the right size. :(

You need to chance the temperature of the Angel eyes to be less blue. Makes it look more dated

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

I am going to buy new angels eyes

Amazing 😉 thanks

Hey, Love this mod and I really want to do it to my 330ci, however, MSC Direct dont ship to the UK! do you know anywhere with global shipping I can get these from? Cheers, great videos keep them up x

@carl5843

5 жыл бұрын

Do you found other springs? MSC Direct dont ship to Germany too :/

@JDCALDECOTT

5 жыл бұрын

I haven’t found any anywhere :(

@benyaminfilikci2452

4 жыл бұрын

@@carl5843 did u find a link?

@carl5843

4 жыл бұрын

@@benyaminfilikci2452 no sorry

I tried to buy the springs but they don't ship them to Portugal/Europe Can y help me? thanks

Will the same springs do E39?? Subbed for your backyard jenky fix btw.

Welche gasdâmpfer ist da eingebaut.. Welche Maße bitte um Hilfe.

Subscribed, would the same dimension work for e39?

*has anyone found a link for Europe?*

@benyaminfilikci2452

4 жыл бұрын

..

I put the springs that you indicate, I put grease, I put new dampers and it doesn't work. My car is 330 ci 2002

@EvanGoyuk

4 жыл бұрын

You struts are probably bad

wow!!so clever!

Could someone drop an Amazon link for the springs?

Great video and trick. However I was unable to find such springs from Europe. I did find 5/8" Hole diam, 3,5/8" Rod diam, 1 3/8" Free length compression springs. Do you think those will work if I shave the item to 1" length?

@vincentdu3478

2 жыл бұрын

Salut à tu trouver la solution ? Je vie en Europe (fr) et impossible a trouve....

hello thank you! I also want to do the same on my e46, but what are the dimensions of the springs so I can order them, thank you!

Hi there this is George, I'm from UK, my car is BMW 3 Series E46 2004 saloon, can the trunk opening system can be fitted/ installed please reply me thanks, also let know about the right installation kit, thanks

Cool! Do you think it will working to E90 model? Or only to E46?? Because I check many video but there is no E90.TT And seems length is all different.

wow great

I own 2 Ford Taurus & 2 of them did not work on it so I just wanted to mess around & put all 4 in one trunk it would open not all the way up & very hard to close I’ll see what else I can try

Nice 👍🏽

If this is not from factory, what’s the purpose of the key button for opening the trunk lid? 🧐

Hey would this vibrate with my subwoofer in the back, I won’t do this if the spring will vibrate...

excellent !

*does it work on a convertible?*

Awesome

is there by any chance this can work on e61 520d 2010?

anyone know what size spring to get for e92?

@thanegotiator

3 жыл бұрын

I need them too, I order the ones he linked and my trunk doesn’t close, I believe a shorter length would work, I’m thinking f cutting the ones I have, please post or respond if you find out the correct size. Thanks

Good afternoon Evan. I have a question about the springs you installed to open the trunk lid. What size and diameter of the springs ie height and diameter or what are they suitable substitutes for. Thanks in advance for your reply.

I just dis this to my e46. Purchased new struts from FCP as well as spray lubricant but still doesn’t auto open any ideas?

Definitely doin this on the e39

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

You might need different springs

@dr.lector1091

5 жыл бұрын

You need another struts because You can not disassemble the end for mount the spring.

Hi i was wondering can you give a good link would like to add this upgrade the link in description doesn't work

@EvanGoyuk

3 жыл бұрын

I will update it

I did this and worked for a few weeks but then eventually it wouldn’t auto open anymore, the momentum was lost. How do I permanently fix this?

I cant believe so many people want this. Just open the trunk with hands

@EvanGoyuk

5 жыл бұрын

When your hands are full it’s easier to click a button.

Bro, my tunk don't work with key, with button, just can open with manual key, do you do know why?

@EvanGoyuk

2 жыл бұрын

Do the lock buttons work?

@ahoxnugroho3197

2 жыл бұрын

@@EvanGoyuk same no work, can open only with key