Hey guys, don't ya think that a 10 page thread on hatch struts is a bit excessive?
I know everybody has a right to have their opinion heard on here but sometimes it seems its page after page of people repeating what has already been said!
Kinda puts you off when you want a quick fix!
All i did was use a pair of struts off a Ford Mondeo (UK), little bit shorter but they work fine, fit easily, cost about $10, job done & more time to get out and enjoy driving the car!
Not trying to slag anyone off, but if you want to get so tech about how much force is needed to close the hatch etc. then really you will only be satisfied with the genuine BMW replacements regardless of the cost anyway!