roo 41 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Second hand? Aftermarket? Genuine? What's the best option? Sick of my boot trying to decapitate me. Part number is 51248110327. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1532 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Ive yet to see any 2nd hand ones that have the power of new ones. I got new Stabilus ones for bonnet and boot($20ea from pelicanparts). They are so strong you hardly need any effort to open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo 41 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 I knew I should have looked for these on Pelican Parts before placing my order of steering bits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Got some new from pelican (non bmw) for my e28 bonnet, they are almost to good and need some wearing in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi328i 118 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 Got mine from Pelican parts. My have to duck now when I open it for fear of getting hit by it. It's awesome. Chances are your bonnet ones are history too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2122 Report post Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) usually only one collapsing is enough to make them not work, one is usually still fine. should be able to get a good one from a wrecker etc. highly recommend Brent @ BMWorld brent@bmworld.co.nz Edited May 9, 2014 by _Ethrty-Andy_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 603 Report post Posted May 10, 2014 Got my e36 touring ones recharged locally for $70 if you wanna save On Waiting time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1042 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Got my e36 touring ones recharged locally for $70 if you wanna save On Waiting time You happy with the recharge? I got some aftermarket ones off ebay for about that price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 same I got some for my e34 touring from ebay. for 22 pounds free shipping in the uk....sent them to a mate who sent them out to me for 8 pounds. ... was pretty much 60 something bucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 603 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 You happy with the recharge? I got some aftermarket ones off ebay for about that price. Yea are good as! Just about takes your head off now haha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lukeprusher 13 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Pm'd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d.p.n.s 15 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 same I got some for my e34 touring from ebay. for 22 pounds free shipping in the uk....sent them to a mate who sent them out to me for 8 pounds. ... was pretty much 60 something bucks. Sent from my GT-S7275R using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roo 41 Report post Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 12, 2014 I've re-gassed boot struts before and they've been good as new (sometimes better, you have to watch out for uppercuts instead of decapitation). There are plenty of mobile guys around that'll come and do it at your car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
