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F30 GTS Hood Lift Supports?
| 04-12-2023, 11:15 AM | #1 |
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F30 GTS Hood Lift Supports?
What brand/model lift support hood struts are you guys using with the GTS aluminum hood on a F30? I heard the stock ones are too strong. I don't have the original struts to test. I need to purchase a set soon for my new hood. I have a 13 335i Sport.
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| 04-13-2023, 03:00 AM | #2 |
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Wow.. Nobody has a GTS Aluminum Hood on forum??? I have looked all over trying to get a simple answer but to no avail. I guess I have to start buying gas struts, try them and return what doesn't work. Thanks guys.
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| 04-13-2023, 06:38 AM | #3 |
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I've got one and the standard struts are fine. As far as I know 3 or 4 other people have the same and I don't think they've changed the struts
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| 04-14-2023, 01:17 PM | #5 |
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I have one on my 435 - kept the stock struts = no problems
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| 04-25-2023, 10:13 AM | #6 | |
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For my old carbon hood I had to drop a strut on one side. With my aluminium one now I have both attached. I have to be careful though as it does require quite a bit of force which flexes the hood.
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| 04-26-2023, 01:42 AM | #7 |
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I have a GTS hood and I think the stock struts are way too strong and causes bending. I believe the M4 GTS/M3 CS struts fit if I remember correctly. I’ll likely upgrade to those.
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