Where to buy new hood/trunk shocks and other random crap?

[element6]

I hate creating new threads for shit I know has been discussed before but I can't search for days on end when my search terms and the search engine aren't coming up with anything relevant. Besides.. I'd never say anything on here if I was able to find everything I always needed during my search sessions :)

So I am looking for sources to purchase brand new gas shocks/lifts for the hood, trunk, seats, convertible frame, vert top flap lid, etc. Where can I purchase these? IMO they aren't worth much and I am a cheap bastard. I'm not paying more than $10 or $15 for each of these and I know there is somewhere to get them for this price but I'm currently SOL in finding it. I don't want used ones, I won't be making any trips to my friendly local bmw stealership, and I won't be paying AutohausAZ or another parts store a questionable amount when they don't even stock all the lifts.

Pelican Parts has the hood and trunk lift.. I can't find any other ones. Mehhh.. I just want to buy all of them in one shot and be done with this.

I am also trying to track down other random parts for my vert:
Full sets of new rubber seals for the whole car
Convertible top flap release cables
other stuff that I won't bore you with

I guess what I am really looking for here is the shocks for now and maybe a push in the right direction to some good, cheap retailers.

Thanks in advance

:pimp:

[lolcantturn]

Hit up Levent from Guten parts or Blunt with part numbers and I'm sure they'll be able to accommodate you accordingly.

[element6]

thanks a milli

[Simon S]

Be sure to specify an OE (Original Equipment) hood strut/shock. I picked up a 'worldpac' strut from BMA for my hood - and it was just as weak as the 20 year old (worn) part.

[rav320uk]

For the hood cover, you can use seat shocks, they need a bit of custom work like washers etc.... but work well.

[element6]

sweet. I will keep this in mind.

I am talking to blunt at the moment. Let's see what we come up with :)

I bought an all original vert (except for a tacky aftermarket universal wing :evil:) with only one owner. Looks like it sat inside in a garage all the time. No rust anywhere.. just lots of old, worn parts and seals and stuff. I think I made out good with this car.. so far, I love it to death.

[element6]

oh, and thanks for chiming in Simon.. I have looked through your restore threads and so many of your posts for reference A LOT! You've created a world of help for people in my position that need a reference point to what they are getting themselves into with this kind of car.

PS - Your car is one of the best composed and solid e30's I have seen. Nice job.

[Simon S]

Thank you.
Those are kind words.
Means a lot to me.

Best of luck with your endeavors.