Review on BOXI Front Hood Gas Charged Lift Support Strut Shock Spring Damper for BMW E36 M3 Convertible Coupe by Adam Hutchinson

Compared to the cost of Original BMW parts, this is a fraction of the cost. This was the main reason for the purchase and that it is a low tech product that may not be OEM. I just installed them in about 30 minutes. They work well when first installed and we'll see how long they last. The original OEM pair lasted 20 years! The stands themselves appear to be decently made. Oddly enough, it's the 5 cent metal clips holding them in place that don't work! Poor clip design will render replacements useless unless they stay on the hood! Luckily I was able to remove the original clips from the original parts (second photo) and reuse them with these Boxi spares. Therefore a star deduction in the rating.