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R58 How long will the struts on the rear hatch last

   
Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:24 PM
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How long will the struts on the rear hatch last
The rear hatch on the R58 sure is heavy, anyone want to bet how long

those struts that hold it up will last? Don't get me wrong I love the car

and will be ordering a JCW before the end of the year.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Well, what's your bet?
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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I say 4 years. Maybe 5 if u don't open the boot much.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 05:01 PM
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And then prop it open with a stick? I bet they are $$$ to replace I'll use the boot average to a lot.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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R56 ones run about $25-30 each.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Minidrivr
R56 ones run about $25-30 each.
Wow, that's cheap, at that rate 3 years would be ok with me. The Coupe's might be more though.
 
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