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      10-24-2020, 03:37 AM   #1
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Trunk Struts/Dampeners

Hey everyone,

As my Z4 is the only Z4 I’ve ever known...

What is the trunk supposed to feel/behave like? Mine will prop open when it’s fully open but anything less and it will slam shut (ouch. it’s got me a few times ).

I’m not sure if that’s basically how they are or if it should gently drop down to close and my struts have gone very bad.

Thanks.
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      10-24-2020, 12:13 PM   #2
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My trunk was doing the same. I just put new struts in for my trunk a few days ago. Takes 5 minutes and costs about $20. Can confirm they require some muscle to close down now.
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      10-24-2020, 05:31 PM   #3
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New support struts are in your future! Mine lasted 12 years before the trunk was trying to decapitate me or break my arm.

With new struts, I have to be aggressive in closing the trunk.

Takes 15 minutes and $30 to fix.
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      10-26-2020, 03:02 AM   #4
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Thanks for the replies fellas! Just ordered some stabilus struts
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      10-26-2020, 03:35 PM   #5
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Be careful slamming the trunk.. The infamous 3rd brake light cracks easily..
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      10-27-2020, 06:25 PM   #6
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Be careful slamming the trunk.. The infamous 3rd brake light cracks easily..
You should spell out numbers below 10 and refer to the turd brake light.
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