I want my trunk to open like a 5 series

Invadermoose · 12-21-2012, 04:34 AM

Doubt it's possible, but I really cant understand why BMW made some cars with such useful trunk features, and then made some without. On the 5 series when your press the trunk button the key, it doesnt just unlock, the whole trunklid opens for you. Is it possible for the M3 to do that?

EDIT: maybe even something like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=JGa32ARnY9c#!

S65NAPWR · 12-21-2012, 04:48 AM

meh, for what the car the is for, a luxury trunk opener would seem overkill or out of place. That stuff belongs on heavy, luxury liners like the 7 series etc.

Also, no, it's not possible from an OEM state. Maybe some custom work could be made to make it work, but you'd spend a bit of money.

WillC310 · 12-21-2012, 01:21 PM

Keep in mind the M3 is as spiffed up 3 series, and the 3 series won't have all the options/features that a 5 does.

taibanl · 12-21-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WillC310

Keep in mind the M3 is as spiffed up 3 series, and the 3 series won't have all the options/features that a 5 does.

Or those features found in an average american family sedan...

kmarei · 12-21-2012, 02:32 PM

my Audi A5 had that
and it's competition to the 3 series, not the 5 series

Technic · 12-21-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invadermoose

Doubt it's possible, but I really cant understand why BMW made some cars with such useful trunk features, and then made some without. On the 5 series when your press the trunk button the key, it doesnt just unlock, the whole trunklid opens for you. Is it possible for the M3 to do that?

EDIT: maybe even something like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=JGa32ARnY9c#!

The E9x "new" style gas-tube trunk hinges are not designed to lift the trunk weight. The F-chassis models use the "old" style spring-loaded hinges that can support the trunk lid weight so it does open wide just by unlocking.

NELSON.MLGB · 12-21-2012, 03:53 PM

F30 has that feature, but not electronic, it just opens up by itself.

MRV99 · 12-22-2012, 01:37 AM

I did miss this option until I closed the trunk, got in the car and then started it up. I also miss the bigger trunk but if I carried that much, I would have kept the E60/bought F10(then it would shut itself)

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Invadermoose Private First Class Drives: camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: florida Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	I want my trunk to open like a 5 series Doubt it's possible, but I really cant understand why BMW made some cars with such useful trunk features, and then made some without. On the 5 series when your press the trunk button the key, it doesnt just unlock, the whole trunklid opens for you. Is it possible for the M3 to do that? EDIT: maybe even something like this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...v=JGa32ARnY9c#!
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S65NAPWR Lieutenant Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tri-State Posts: 555 iTrader: (0)	meh, for what the car the is for, a luxury trunk opener would seem overkill or out of place. That stuff belongs on heavy, luxury liners like the 7 series etc. Also, no, it's not possible from an OEM state. Maybe some custom work could be made to make it work, but you'd spend a bit of money. __________________

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kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,071 iTrader: (32)	my Audi A5 had that and it's competition to the 3 series, not the 5 series __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

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MRV99 Drank the Koolaid Drives: 2011 M3 DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Naperville Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	I did miss this option until I closed the trunk, got in the car and then started it up. I also miss the bigger trunk but if I carried that much, I would have kept the E60/bought F10(then it would shut itself) __________________ 12 X5 50i Sport w/ Adaptive drive -- 11 M3 DCT --- Laid to rest---- 2011 X5 50i (Lemon) -- 2008 550 Msport -- 2007 x5 4.8 sport -- 2004 545 sport -- 2002 x5 4.4 sport -- 2001 540i Msport 2000 SL500 -- 1997 SL500

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12-21-2012, 01:21 PM	#3
WillC310 First Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/Black Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 388 iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind the M3 is as spiffed up 3 series, and the 3 series won't have all the options/features that a 5 does.

12-21-2012, 03:53 PM	#7
NELSON.MLGB Lieutenant Drives: 2010 E92 JB M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 452 iTrader: (1)	F30 has that feature, but not electronic, it just opens up by itself.