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 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
@@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.
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 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...
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.
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.
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! :)
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
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!
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!
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.
@@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
@@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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
I tried but my boot wouldn't close lol. Under closer inspection I noticed there was only about a centermetre gap clearence when boot was nearly closed where the spring & washer was suppost to fit 🤦♂️
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...👍
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 👈🏼
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
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
I bought the springs. And as someone else has said in the comments it didn't work for me. I have an e46 m3. With the blue springs on there is zero room for them. So when they are fully compressed the boot will not close. Take them off and slowly close the boot and you will realize there is no room for them. Unfortunate cause this would have been a lovely touch. I'm sure it should have worked as we have the same assembly (or at least it looks the same)
Hi my name is Cindi I was curious have you ever done driver side and passenger side popping open I changed my doors into the Lamborghini but I want to open them automatically like you did the trunk do you know what I need to get or do you have a video
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
Hi! In my country the link is not working, please tell me the spring's full name, or please give me an other link. Thanks, and in the other hand it's a great video!
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
do you know why the e46 makes that noise when unlocking the trunk? my car does this too but i dont know any car besides the e46 bmw that makes this sound. not even my parents, jeep, tahoe, 435, or equinox make this sound.
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?
Would this be the same? www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap®-Medium-Stamping-Compression-25mmx30mm/dp/B019002E22/ref=zg_bs_12465299031_73?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1DM7BT62D3NRFHQTW3CS
@@EvanGoyuk please tell me very simply what size these springs are and where do i buy them from please? You say it's in the description but i don't know how to find that to look them up...
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. ;)
What means washer ?
@@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
Good to know.
@@xST0NExHDxTwitch4 beilagscheibe, zwischenlegscheibe
@@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
It worked for you?
@@OCANALDOMARKITO never tried it but planning on it
I feel like BMW engineers for the E46 were probably among the most intelligent engineers in human history 😂
I've been wanting to do that for months and this is the first video to properly show the full process. Thank you
I’m glad you enjoyed
This saves the whole handle assembly from wear as well (they usually crack around the torx mounting screws). Nice!
steifan same here
@@nonmutualgroup no bmw no problem lol
Amazing mod that I didn't think I would need, I'll be doing this soon!
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.
lithium spray grease will last longer in the hinges, just from experience
This is a great mod, I'll be doing that to my 330Ci soon. Thanks!
it is such a good mod that is not talked about enough
Did you ever get this mod to work on your 330?
@@Luz_y_love Unfortunately not, sold it before I had a chance. If you have one, do not sell it. You will regret it.
hahaha Like a Boss! How can you not just love this! I need me some springs!
That's awesome! Oh, and lithium based oils are the best for lubricating car hinges.
Best bang for the buck mod out there, thanks!
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.
I know shipping is kind of outrageous but that’s where I found them and I really wanted this mid
Remember
Pressure on the trunk lock
All the time
Days and days
Booom
Then the bimmers are shit
Because the users found nasa
@@EvanGoyuk salut
Je réitère ma demande ci tu pouvais me les envoyer et bien sûr je finance.
Je vie en France.
@@vincentdu3478 juste achete pour toi-meme. cest le meme cout 🤷♂
@@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...
Oke, this is nice.I also did some mods but never came across one this easy. subbed.
Can you Mabye give us a EU link were to buy it ? ( like in Eu)
i found them on ebay, search for 'Die Spring'
@@Tewty11 which one did u buy, can u send a link?😀
@@benyaminfilikci2452 Any luck with what size you need?
@@Mackenzie2576 naahh
@@Mackenzie2576 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223992624315 i just ordered this one i hope it works. 25mm x 25mm x 12.5mm
That’s a really nice mod mate, will do this on my 2004 318 asap
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.
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.
Same with my 2003 330i Sedan
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! :)
yup this mod sucks
This is genius! Thanks so much for sharing. And I just subbed!
Great idea! Could you give the dimensions of the springs in centimeters? Greetings from Poland!
Yes please
What are the sizes, please
www.mscdirect.com/product/details/07660582 this is the link in the description
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
Thank you very much for the sizes!
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!
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!
Did u found which one fits? I have a e46 325Ci 2001 convertible and im looking to do this mod
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.
@@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
@@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
@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
Just put in new struts and I would love to have this feature. Look forward to doing this!
It’s a great mod! I love it
Funny how you censored the license plate even though its quite visible in other parts of the video
Buying e46 318Ci, my first car.. thx for tutorials
I've got one mate, would not recommend for a first car. Too many oil problems
@@LochyP wah wah wah quit yapping
Any body now which spring i need for the E90 2006?
Great idea. Greetings from Poland
Please do an update video in about 2-3 weeks so we know if it works “long” time
Will do!!
Did work for a few weeks.. then i have to replace the gas things...dont know how to call them in english...
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?
Great video 👍 straight to the point, simple and quick. Keep it up!
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.
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?
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.
Check your wiring harnesses these usually break and go bad
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.
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.
Agreed
why is this so bloody cool!
Hi Evan, thanks so much for the vids n infos.. very helpful.
Great DIY..
I will do that to my E46 320ci
thank you very much where can i buy the springs
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
Well, I know what I'll be spending some time on very very soon! Great mod/update 👍🏻
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
Great DIY but would the same springs work on my 2010 335i e92??
I am not sure it may be a bit different
How many Newtons those springs?
Did anyone buy those strings from the EU? If so, please share a link. Thanks!
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.
It’s white lithium grease not standard w40
If this is not from factory, what’s the purpose of the key button for opening the trunk lid? 🧐
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?
Good point but I could not find the correct size
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.
Welche gasdâmpfer ist da eingebaut.. Welche Maße bitte um Hilfe.
You need to chance the temperature of the Angel eyes to be less blue. Makes it look more dated
I am going to buy new angels eyes
I will definitely do it in my BMW E46 ... great trick. Thank you,
I tried but my boot wouldn't close lol. Under closer inspection I noticed there was only about a centermetre gap clearence when boot was nearly closed where the spring & washer was suppost to fit 🤦♂️
Do you have a coupe?
@@EvanGoyuk nah I have the sedan lol I may have to try a diffrnt approach to get the auto opening
Dood, just realized that you have a broken trunk wire insolation . Have seen many Bmws caught fire because of that. REPAIR! 🙏🏻
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...👍
Just had it in my e39, by any rubber isolation for electric wiring, and envelope the wires from body to trunk
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 👈🏼
Hey, did the HF spring work for you?
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
New shocks and some grease on the joints
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
You struts are probably bad
This is So COOL. Thank you
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!
Hey would this vibrate with my subwoofer in the back, I won’t do this if the spring will vibrate...
Wonder if this can be applied to a 2008 Cadillac CTS?
Probably with the right springs
Bro, my tunk don't work with key, with button, just can open with manual key, do you do know why?
Do the lock buttons work?
@@EvanGoyuk same no work, can open only with key
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
Link on ebay for the springs? Thank you,great work.
This is ingenious but does anyone know where to get the springs in the UK? Struggling to find the right size. :(
Very good idea
I tried to buy the springs but they don't ship them to Portugal/Europe
Can y help me? thanks
Hi i was wondering can you give a good link would like to add this upgrade the link in description doesn't work
I will update it
this is awesome
i think my struts are probably ok but how much is a set of struts?
Around 30 dollars from fcp
@@troo_story guess i will have to check it out , my struts are gone i thought they were ok
Hi, can you post a link for buying them in the UK thanks.
I can try to find one
Very Evan, I’ll seek some springs here in OZ & fit it to my 328i - thanks mate!👏👍🔧
I bought the springs. And as someone else has said in the comments it didn't work for me. I have an e46 m3. With the blue springs on there is zero room for them. So when they are fully compressed the boot will not close. Take them off and slowly close the boot and you will realize there is no room for them. Unfortunate cause this would have been a lovely touch. I'm sure it should have worked as we have the same assembly (or at least it looks the same)
Do you have a convertible?
@@EvanGoyuk Hi Mate. No it's the coupe M3.
Try new struts
@@EvanGoyuk does it work on a convertible?
@@EvanGoyuk Coupe
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?
Could someone drop an Amazon link for the springs?
Just did this with new URO struts and it did not work! Any recommendations I bought the spring from this site
Hi my name is Cindi I was curious have you ever done driver side and passenger side popping open I changed my doors into the Lamborghini but I want to open them automatically like you did the trunk do you know what I need to get or do you have a video
Ce n est pas.trop dur de fermer le coffre avec les ressorts?
Avec le temps ca dois abîmer quelque chose non?
hi, i couldn't figure out the dimensions for the spring especially for the inner circumference.
Hello. your store link cannot be opened. you can send a link from aliexpress or amazon where i can buy something similar to e39?
Please, its works only at coupê trunk?
Works for other models might need a different spring size
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
It work on touring? 😅
Not sure. Might need different struts
You could probably just spin the spring on to the strut, right? Instead of taking the fitting off.
Great mod , what is the music in the background
🤔
Just a question, this solution is not making noises when driving?
Nope not at all since the spring is under pressure it will not move
@@EvanGoyuk good! I'm stating my e46 project, so... We will see you in your channel soon.
Will this work for my e46 325ci 2001 convertible?
does it work for the touring model?
Hi! In my country the link is not working, please tell me the spring's full name, or please give me an other link. Thanks, and in the other hand it's a great video!
Could you fit these to any car. Thanks.
is there by any chance this can work on e61 520d 2010?
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 subscribed cuz I’m in Massachusetts aswell , nice 👍🏾 vid
Subscribed, would the same dimension work for e39?
Great video do you have a EU link fore The springs
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
do you know why the e46 makes that noise when unlocking the trunk? my car does this too but i dont know any car besides the e46 bmw that makes this sound. not even my parents, jeep, tahoe, 435, or equinox make this sound.
What noise?
@@EvanGoyuk the trunk unlock noise. It doesnt sound like a normal unlocking noise of any other car trunk. I dont know how to describe it.
Hi Evan, will these springs work on the E92 model? Great video btw!
I'm here for the same thing. =/
Any idea what size struts to use on a E92/E93 BMW cause the current struts dont allow space for springs :-(
Oops should thanks very much Evan! 😁
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?
Salut à tu trouver la solution ?
Je vie en Europe (fr) et impossible a trouve....
I can't get it delivered to the uk
Grab the dimensions and buy them from somewhere in the uk
Would this be the same? www.amazon.co.uk/sourcingmap®-Medium-Stamping-Compression-25mmx30mm/dp/B019002E22/ref=zg_bs_12465299031_73?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=1DM7BT62D3NRFHQTW3CS
Sooo... I just installed the springs and my trunk won’t even close. Is the springs different for a vert?
It shouldn’t be
@@EvanGoyuk please tell me very simply what size these springs are and where do i buy them from please?
You say it's in the description but i don't know how to find that to look them up...