Question for 2011 owners

MTVIEW · 01-06-2011, 09:51 PM

Does the LCI have the gas strut for the spare tire compartment cover? Thanks.

X5Beemaah · 01-06-2011, 10:41 PM

No...My 2011 50i does not have a strut for the spare tire cover. Why do you ask? Is that going to be a deal breaker?

MTVIEW · 01-07-2011, 11:09 AM

Not a deal breaker, but I am going to remove it from my 2008 X5 and use it on my new 2011 5.0. Don't tell the dealer.

Clockwatcher · 01-07-2011, 03:29 PM

MTVIEW,

I have an LCI which has a gas strut for the spare tyre compartment cover. It is a Euro spec car so that may make a difference.

CW

1buck · 01-11-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVIEW

Does the LCI have the gas strut for the spare tire compartment cover? Thanks.

I dont have it- (October/010 production)- I dont think any of the USA production models get the gas strut- the holes are there for mounting- and the platform is there to mount the strut end to- just no shock- it really seems a little ridiculous that they would leave it off-

jackolo · 01-11-2011, 08:00 PM

Anyone know of a retrofit kit for North American models? Not a necessity but it'd be cool to install if the price was worthwhile. My 11' definitely does not have it... I didn't even know I wanted one till now. hehe

Iron_Chef · 01-14-2011, 11:01 AM

Just recently ordered all the parts from Tischer and installed them.
$66 delivered.
Easiest mod in the book and wife loves not getting her hands smashed.

Part Numbers below:

1x gas damper = 51479149120
1x bracket = 51479138212
4x screw = 07129903027 in case you want original screws

SJCFlyer · 01-19-2011, 05:03 PM

Now that's just brilliant! Expecially with that cargo hold being so big/deep, I couldn't figure out why there was no way to keep it open.

Thanks, Iron for the part numbers & pricing!

CMH75 · 01-22-2011, 11:42 AM

Wow, not everyone uses their head to hold that up? I've been missing out....

YuCrew · 10-06-2011, 05:03 PM

In case anyone is remotely interested, I sell a kit here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...%3AMESELX%3AIT

or just search for BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit on ebay

https://picasaweb.google.com/1017742...eat=directlink

It also obviously fits the X6 (E71 and E83)

WWONG · 10-07-2011, 06:06 PM

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Speedlogix · 10-08-2011, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the part numbers! I have been wanting to get that for mine, too, since it's has all the mounts.

K.R. · 10-09-2011, 04:22 PM

my 2011 X5 50i has it

YuCrew · 12-02-2012, 01:39 PM

For those who don't have this installed yet and are tired of holding the cargo cover up with your head, I presently have the last 13 of my supply of lift kits for sale on ebay here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EOISSA:US:1123

01-06-2011, 09:51 PM	#1
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X5Beemaah Private First Class 29 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 50i Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North of Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	No...My 2011 50i does not have a strut for the spare tire cover. Why do you ask? Is that going to be a deal breaker?
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01-07-2011, 11:09 AM	#3
MTVIEW Enlisted Member 44 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Not a deal breaker, but I am going to remove it from my 2008 X5 and use it on my new 2011 5.0. Don't tell the dealer.
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Clockwatcher New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: X5 40Xd MSport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	MTVIEW, I have an LCI which has a gas strut for the spare tyre compartment cover. It is a Euro spec car so that may make a difference. CW
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jackolo Groin Grabbingly Trascendent 44 Rep 431 Posts Drives: 17' M3 ZCP AY/SS 6MT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Edmonton AB iTrader: (5)	Anyone know of a retrofit kit for North American models? Not a necessity but it'd be cool to install if the price was worthwhile. My 11' definitely does not have it... I didn't even know I wanted one till now. hehe __________________
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01-14-2011, 11:01 AM	#7
Iron_Chef Private 5 Rep 51 Posts Drives: 2016 X5M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Just recently ordered all the parts from Tischer and installed them. $66 delivered. Easiest mod in the book and wife loves not getting her hands smashed. Part Numbers below: 1x gas damper = 51479149120 1x bracket = 51479138212 4x screw = 07129903027 in case you want original screws Attached Images
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01-19-2011, 05:03 PM	#8
SJCFlyer New Member 56 Rep 29 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 M60 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Now that's just brilliant! Expecially with that cargo hold being so big/deep, I couldn't figure out why there was no way to keep it open. Thanks, Iron for the part numbers & pricing!
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01-22-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
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10-06-2011, 05:03 PM	#10
YuCrew New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit In case anyone is remotely interested, I sell a kit here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...%3AMESELX%3AIT or just search for BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit on ebay https://picasaweb.google.com/1017742...eat=directlink It also obviously fits the X6 (E71 and E83) Last edited by YuCrew; 02-21-2012 at 09:51 PM..
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10-08-2011, 10:27 PM	#12
Speedlogix Private 10 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2011 X5 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X5 xDrive35i [0.00]	Thanks for the part numbers! I have been wanting to get that for mine, too, since it's has all the mounts. __________________ Lisa. \| 2011 X5 Premium ... 1st BMW, and in LOVE!! Speedlogix - www.speedlogix.net
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10-09-2011, 04:22 PM	#13
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12-02-2012, 01:39 PM	#14
YuCrew New Member 2 Rep 13 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Seneca, SC iTrader: (0)	BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit Gas Spring Kit For those who don't have this installed yet and are tired of holding the cargo cover up with your head, I presently have the last 13 of my supply of lift kits for sale on ebay here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...EOISSA:US:1123
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