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X5 boot gas struts

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Re: X5 boot gas struts

Post by pvr » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:08 pm

It is customary for forum admins to receive 50% of the savings  :))
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Re: X5 boot gas struts

Post by cmsmih » Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:30 pm

[quote="pvr"]
It is customary for forum admins to receive 50% of the savings  :))
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Well I know it going towards a good cause  :))

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Re: X5 boot gas struts

Post by 535dboy » Tue Nov 26, 2013 6:46 am

[quote="cmsmih"]
[quote="pvr"]
It is customary for forum admins to receive 50% of the savings  :))
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Well I know it going towards a good cause  :))
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Ignore him. He has been doing a lot of work with Russians recently and has therefore become corrupt!
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Re: X5 boot gas struts

Post by rj1986 » Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:21 pm

If one of pistons go, the boot will come down at a rapid rate once you let go!
I got a replacement set from a breakers yard- £30 for a pair.

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