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>Does anyone know of a source for the little gas strut which holds open the
>lid which covers the convertible top, when down, on an E30 Convertible?  It
>is a 3.25 in. long chamber plus piston and connection eyes.  Stabilus part
>#2805260180N, BMW part # 51 25 2 932 333 with a list price of (hold on)
>$89!  This part is like a mini hood shock and the cover uses two.  Don't
>know of any cross reference to other manufacturers but this price is
>absurd.  Any help would be appreciated.
>
>- -Phil Marx  #6021
> Phil- 
there is a company in Penna. called gas spring corp. It might be in
Montgomeryville. the area code is either 215 or 610 they make those springs
for a bunch of applications. good luck
Sean