Hood Struts

MikeHawk7 · 05-07-2021, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by TX

That's so odd and adds even more questions to the hood strut confusion. Thanks for posting this. Why would a 2012/13 car with the same aluminum hood require a 380nm gas strut? Is it the same hood and lift points? I thought the 330 was way too strong.

No idea but it doesn't even feel too strong. It feels like it was meant for the hood, like it's valved differently. When I get a chance I'll make a video comparing the two.

boxtown · 05-21-2021, 08:56 PM

O'Reilly has them in stock and shipping. I just ordered a couple:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../sls0/st016717

I'll update the thread when I get them if they're the right ones.

boxtown · 05-26-2021, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by boxtown

O'Reilly has them in stock and shipping. I just ordered a couple:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../sls0/st016717

I'll update the thread when I get them if they're the right ones.

I got them today. They're the correct 200N part.

romero1990 · 05-27-2021, 10:21 PM

can confirm. they are 200N ones. best price ever

patroklai · 05-28-2021, 07:42 AM

Wish I had known about this sooner. I paid an arm and a leg for mine.

sviswan · 05-29-2021, 09:01 AM

Just got them from O'reiley and they are as described!

boxtown · 05-29-2021, 07:48 PM

I just installed mine, they work perfect.

aus · 06-04-2021, 01:36 AM

Anyone have a DIY on installation?
I'm sure it's easy but I just don't see how they come off.
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TX · 06-04-2021, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Anyone have a DIY on installation?
I'm sure it's easy but I just don't see how they come off.
.

At each end you’ll notice a black clip. There is a small slot under the top of the clip allowing you to slide a very small flat head screwdriver under, or other small pick tool. Gently pry the clip away from the strut. If you pry too hard it will pop off, not a huge deal if you’re not reinstalling them, but try not to let it fly into the engine bay. Once the clip is released, pull the strut away from the mount. Repeat for each end. To install the new strut simply push it onto the mount. You do not need to release the clip, it will slide over the mount with a little nudge.

Cyberdemon · 06-04-2021, 07:38 AM

I ordered some from O Reilly as well, if they're as described I'll just give my 330's away.

Mimmer · 06-05-2021, 12:02 PM

I can only order 1....

aus · 06-06-2021, 01:22 AM

Got mine and they say 200N on them.
Will install tomorrow if time permits.
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d r i v e · 06-07-2021, 01:21 PM

Just got some as well - 200N! Thanks all!

Cyberdemon · 06-08-2021, 08:42 AM

Yup got the Stabilus 200N indeed. Great find, thanks!

mikejnc · 06-10-2021, 05:26 PM

How are you guys able to order? I've been trying to order periodically over the last week or so and it keeps telling that the requested quantity is unavailable.

djsilverjohnson · 06-10-2021, 07:28 PM

I'm just amazed my wife's E93 M3 with the hard top convertible has an aluminum hood, plastic fenders and still weighs 2 tons! At least with the top down it's low, and the front/rear split is pretty good..., ;-)

Cyberdemon · 06-13-2021, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejnc

How are you guys able to order? I've been trying to order periodically over the last week or so and it keeps telling that the requested quantity is unavailable.

It's probably based on regional warehouses. If I put in my zip for NY it gives me an option to ship to home. They may not have any on the West Coast.

Msidhu1 · 06-13-2021, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyberdemon

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejnc

How are you guys able to order? I've been trying to order periodically over the last week or so and it keeps telling that the requested quantity is unavailable.

It's probably based on regional warehouses. If I put in my zip for NY it gives me an option to ship to home. They may not have any on the West Coast.

I went into the store on Friday and ordered to be picked up there. $9 for shipping and 6/18 eta. Tried online and it would not let me ship to my house or pick up at store.

Msidhu1 · 06-20-2021, 01:10 PM

Received the correct parts from O'Reilly parts today… These were not available online or in store pick up. Went to the store and they ordered it directly from Stabilus.

betak · 03-15-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by TX

I reached out to stabilus NA. Here is their reply.

“Hello,
You can purchase this part from Oreilly Autoparts.

PN ST016717”

Might be worth a shot.

Thanks!! I had just about given up on the 200N OEMs until I saw this.

jayzbird · 03-16-2022, 12:22 AM

Another O’reilly success here. Ordered online, ship to home and got them in a couple days in Ca. This was a couple months ago. I had mistakenly gotten the 330s before, but these are definitely the real deal.

brettcp · 12-02-2022, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by boxtown

O'Reilly has them in stock and shipping. I just ordered a couple:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../sls0/st016717

I'll update the thread when I get them if they're the right ones.

Ordered 2 of these last week from O'Reilley, they shipped from a warehouse in Utah. One was correct, although the package had been cut open and re-taped, the other was the correct packaging BUT somebody had put their old/used strut in the package and must have returned it - wasn't even the right part number. Fortunately it only took about a 90 second call and they sent over a prepaid return label.

Ordered 2 more, this time they shipped from a different warehouse (in Texas) and were both brand new and both the correct 200N struts.

05-21-2021, 08:56 PM	#112
boxtown New Member 11 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	O'Reilly has them in stock and shipping. I just ordered a couple: https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c.../sls0/st016717 I'll update the thread when I get them if they're the right ones.
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05-27-2021, 10:21 PM	#114
romero1990 Lieutenant 176 Rep 586 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F25 X3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 X3 [0.00] 2009 M3 [0.00]	can confirm. they are 200N ones. best price ever
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05-28-2021, 07:42 AM	#115
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05-29-2021, 09:01 AM	#116
sviswan Ultimate driving machine 27 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Just got them from O'reiley and they are as described! __________________ 09 E90 M3: JB, DCT 07 e92 328i, montego blue, saddle brown, poplar wood trim, premium, sport, cold weather, logic7, and navigation.---SOLD 2/13.
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05-29-2021, 07:48 PM	#117
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06-04-2021, 01:36 AM	#118
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Anyone have a DIY on installation? I'm sure it's easy but I just don't see how they come off. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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06-04-2021, 07:38 AM	#120
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06-05-2021, 12:02 PM	#121
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06-06-2021, 01:22 AM	#122
aus Major General 890 Rep 9,032 Posts Drives: Odysse Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Got mine and they say 200N on them. Will install tomorrow if time permits. . __________________ Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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06-07-2021, 01:21 PM	#123
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06-08-2021, 08:42 AM	#124
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06-10-2021, 07:28 PM	#126
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06-20-2021, 01:10 PM	#129
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03-16-2022, 12:22 AM	#131
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