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      10-19-2019, 07:03 PM   #23
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Wish I’d stumbled across this thread sooner, been waiting 6 weeks for mine to arrive (all the way from Latvia of all places) only to find they are 330. Anyway, I had to do something as the hood was downright dangerous otherwise. I installed the new one on one side only, and it actually works pretty well. Doesn’t feel uneven going up & down. Seems like an ok temporary solution at least.
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      11-06-2019, 10:36 PM   #24
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I also purchased the correct part number for the hood struts from ECS. Sent me the wrongs ones twice. Now I have 2 sets of 330N hood struts. I did tell them there is something wrong if my Invoice ticket says the right part number and they ship out the wrong item. I wish they would realize somethings wrong .
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      11-07-2019, 12:40 PM   #25
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My hood struts don't want to hold the hood up anymore. Anyone replace theirs? If so, post where you got yours and if you are happy. I'm seeing anywhere from $20 - $70 a piece...
You can find them for like $20 on Amazon or Ebay.
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      11-07-2019, 08:38 PM   #26
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      11-09-2019, 07:15 AM   #27
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Yep I've ordered those twice. They keep on sending the ones for other 3 series. 330N. I've contacted ECS and they said they are the right ones. ECS is wrong. Try ordering from ECS with the part number listed on their site and see what comes in the mail and report back.

The M3 hood strut is rated at 200N and in reference to the part number 51237900795 listed on the ECS website.
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      11-10-2019, 05:13 PM   #28
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I have the 330 / regular 3 series ones on mine, and the hood just shoots up with too much force. I didn't know there was a difference. I paid 11-12 per shock. Stabilus / OE without the BMW badging.
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      11-12-2019, 06:26 PM   #29
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I have the 330 / regular 3 series ones on mine, and the hood just shoots up with too much force. I didn't know there was a difference. I paid 11-12 per shock. Stabilus / OE without the BMW badging.
Try using just one.
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      11-12-2019, 07:59 PM   #30
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For what its worth, I mistakenly replaced mine with 330nm struts thinking they were the correct ones and have no issues with them.
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      12-15-2019, 10:58 PM   #31
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in order to avoid the potential hassle of getting the wrongly identified part by Stabilus,
I think i will order this one instead
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/TF-51237900795

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      12-16-2019, 07:11 AM   #32
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in order to avoid the potential hassle of getting the wrongly identified part by Stabilus,
I think i will order this one instead
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/TF-51237900795

made by Tuff
Giving them a try myself
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      12-18-2019, 10:44 PM   #33
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[QUOTE=XKxRome0ox;25575276]in order to avoid the potential hassle of getting the wrongly identified part by Stabilus,
I think i will order this one instead
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/TF-51237900795

Please report back if these have the proper pressure for the lightweight hood. If so these would be a great find!
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      12-19-2019, 07:22 PM   #34
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Well, I just ordered the autohausaz.com struts as well. I will let you guys know if they are the correct ones or not. My hood almost gave me a concussion this evening changing out my spark plugs...
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      12-19-2019, 08:46 PM   #35
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in order to avoid the potential hassle of getting the wrongly identified part by Stabilus,
I think i will order this one instead
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/TF-51237900795

Please report back if these have the proper pressure for the lightweight hood. If so these would be a great find!
Just got mine tonight and put them on. They don't seem to be too stiff. They do not have the pressure markings on them so I cannot tell you what the pressure rating is. But they seem to require excessive effort to close an open hood so I'm happy.
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      12-20-2019, 11:06 AM   #36
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Just got mine tonight and put them on. They don't seem to be too stiff. They do not have the pressure markings on them so I cannot tell you what the pressure rating is. But they seem to require excessive effort to close an open hood so I'm happy.
you mean it DOES NOT require excessive effort, right?
mine are on the way
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      12-20-2019, 02:30 PM   #37
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you mean it DOES NOT require excessive effort, right?
mine are on the way
Haha, right, sorry.
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      12-20-2019, 04:28 PM   #38
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Post for later..I need these as well
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      12-21-2019, 10:05 AM   #39
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The more I play with my hood, the more I believe they are likely too strong. My old struts were 100% gone so I thought I was being overly sensitive to the new struts, they were stiff but quite manageable. I took one strut off and it opens/closes almost perfect. So this leads me to believe these are STILL the 330N strut even though they are not marked. I bit the bullet and bought the BMW marked M3 struts from FCP Euro. Luckily I only have $20-$30 in these current struts.
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      12-21-2019, 07:48 PM   #40
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Custom Made in Alibaba Carbon Fiber 220 Neutrons

I got these ones in Alibaba, 220 N Custom Made work like a charm with the perfect force for the M3 Hood. All other ones are 330 N
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      12-21-2019, 09:03 PM   #41
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I got these ones in Alibaba, 220 N Custom Made work like a charm with the perfect force for the M3 Hood. All other ones are 330 N
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      12-21-2019, 09:13 PM   #42
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US $24.08 28% Off | for BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 M3 2005 -2013 Front Auto Bonnet Hood Carbon fiber Shock Gas Struts Spring Lift Supports 400 mm
https://a.aliexpress.com/t7cwd62y

You need to place the order then contact the seller and state you want the struts with the 200N force
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US $24.08 28% Off | for BMW 3 Series E90 E91 E92 E93 M3 2005 -2013 Front Auto Bonnet Hood Carbon fiber Shock Gas Struts Spring Lift Supports 400 mm
https://a.aliexpress.com/t7cwd62y

You need to place the order then contact the seller and state you want the struts with the 200N force
Did you buy as is or did you have to message them to ask for the 200?
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      12-21-2019, 09:31 PM   #44
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You need to message when you place the order. There is a box in the shopping cart for instructions for the seller where you state you want the 220N option otherwise they will ship to you the 300N
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