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  1. MCS02

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    #4 MCS02, Sep 15, 2014
    Yea that's cool. Now you R56 duds get off your buts and do it! :D
     
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    #9 vetsvette, Sep 15, 2014
    Cool. I just ordered a couple of the springs. Shipping and tax cost as much as the parts.
     
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    #10 Metalman, Sep 16, 2014
    That's pretty cool....:D

    Shoulda come from the factory like that....
     
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    #11 mrntd, Sep 16, 2014
    oooh I bet I can run up and get the parts at ACE. I got to try this.
     
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    #5 Dave.0, Sep 15, 2014
    It's should work for an R53 also and the parts are only $13.00 + shipping.
     
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    #6 MCS02, Sep 15, 2014
    I don't have a buttons on my key that pops the hatch. I am just a lowly 2002 very early one at that. One of the first sold in Memphis. I don't think I can do it. But it is cool!
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Sep 15, 2014
    Ahhhhh no pop for you.:lol: too bad

    My 05 has a trunk pop on the key remote. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #13 Mr. Jim, Sep 16, 2014

    Dave, it doesn't work on 05-06 that button only unlocks.....ask me how I know....
     
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    #15 Dave.0, Sep 16, 2014

    Well that sucks, oh well. I am not buying a 2nd Gen to get a hatch pop and Carbon. :lol::lol::lol:
     
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    #2 Dave.0, Sep 15, 2014
    Now that is just too damn cool not to try. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #3 Nathan, Sep 15, 2014
    Looks like McMaster Carr might be a better choice for spring purchases.

    McMaster-Carr
     
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    #8 Stefanie, Sep 15, 2014
    Awesome!
     
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    #12 Apok, Sep 16, 2014
    Interesting. I kinda wanna try it. Maybe someone should volunteer as a long term guinea pig?


    Not it.
     
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    #14 rkw, Sep 16, 2014
    This mod wouldn't be good for everybody. My remote is programmed to unlock doors and the rear all at once (my preference).