Does anyone still have a subwoofer in the trunk? (Gas latch issue)

bsjd00 · 06-12-2009, 09:40 AM

After seeing previous threads about how many posters have removed or disconnected their trunk subwoofers due to the gas latch issue, I was wondering ... does anyone still have a subwoofer in their e90, or was anyone able to resolve the issue with the gas latch that keeps breaking from the vibration of the subwoofer?

I would seriously like to do a custom fiberglass enclosure in my e90 with a single 10" sub, but if my gas latch is going to keep breaking, it doesn't seem worth the trouble.

QL0G1C · 06-12-2009, 12:02 PM

No problems here, 2 10s in my trunk

Tegs4tugs · 06-12-2009, 01:40 PM

it shouldnt be a problem, It took a year after I installed two 12s in a vented box before it broke 2 weeks ago.

JoeyFiasco · 06-12-2009, 02:23 PM

where are you getting your info? there's a lot of people with subs, i've only read of a FEW cases of people breaking their gas flap

Tegs4tugs · 06-12-2009, 02:44 PM

Trust me if you have enough bass it will break.

bsjd00 · 06-14-2009, 11:33 AM

JoeyFiasco, I've heard a lot of complaints over the problem, and no one seems to have a solution.

By the way, for those who have experienced the problem, exactly which part is breaking?

Quasimodem · 06-14-2009, 01:00 PM

Maybe plaster that area with Dynamat on the inside?

VP Electricity · 06-14-2009, 02:40 PM

This is new for me too... guess they post it in another forum.

Had an E90 customer with a trunk sub for 2 years without problems. Still in there.

Duhst · 06-14-2009, 03:02 PM

ive had 1 12inch sub for about 8months now and nothings happen... all good over here!

parboy · 06-15-2009, 07:47 AM

I've already broken two. The part is the spring thing that when you push on the gas door it opens it enough to get your fingers and pull it all the way open. Then push to close and it goes all the way in. In my case both times, the spring stays out and won't go back to the closed position. I have just taken it out and just use my fingertips to open the gas door. Hope that makes sense.....

Tegs4tugs · 06-15-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by VP Electricity

This is new for me too... guess they post it in another forum.

Had an E90 customer with a trunk sub for 2 years without problems. Still in there.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84527

amlebede · 06-16-2009, 01:49 AM

I have one Rockford Fosgate P12 and it doesn't break anything. As long as you do not have excessive bass, you will be fine.

06-12-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Does anyone still have a subwoofer in the trunk? (Gas latch issue) After seeing previous threads about how many posters have removed or disconnected their trunk subwoofers due to the gas latch issue, I was wondering ... does anyone still have a subwoofer in their e90, or was anyone able to resolve the issue with the gas latch that keeps breaking from the vibration of the subwoofer? I would seriously like to do a custom fiberglass enclosure in my e90 with a single 10" sub, but if my gas latch is going to keep breaking, it doesn't seem worth the trouble.
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QL0G1C Private First Class 1 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	No problems here, 2 10s in my trunk
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Tegs4tugs First Lieutenant 13 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW E90 33?i \| 90 Integra B20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (1)	it shouldnt be a problem, It took a year after I installed two 12s in a vented box before it broke 2 weeks ago. __________________ \|33?i e90\|Platinum Silver black leather w aluminum trim\|6spd\|Sport\|Premium\|Mtec v3\|Rockford Fosgate System\| \|2015 Lexus IS250 AWD\|Pearl White w Tan int\|Premium\|Navi\| \|2000 integra DC4\|Silver Gray int\|5spd\|B20 Motor\|
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JoeyFiasco Major 22 Rep 1,211 Posts Drives: '09 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: P'boro, UK iTrader: (0)	where are you getting your info? there's a lot of people with subs, i've only read of a FEW cases of people breaking their gas flap
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Tegs4tugs First Lieutenant 13 Rep 390 Posts Drives: BMW E90 33?i \| 90 Integra B20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Westchester County, NY iTrader: (1)	Trust me if you have enough bass it will break. __________________ \|33?i e90\|Platinum Silver black leather w aluminum trim\|6spd\|Sport\|Premium\|Mtec v3\|Rockford Fosgate System\| \|2015 Lexus IS250 AWD\|Pearl White w Tan int\|Premium\|Navi\| \|2000 integra DC4\|Silver Gray int\|5spd\|B20 Motor\|
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06-14-2009, 11:33 AM	#6
bsjd00 Lieutenant 38 Rep 407 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	JoeyFiasco, I've heard a lot of complaints over the problem, and no one seems to have a solution. By the way, for those who have experienced the problem, exactly which part is breaking?
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Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	Maybe plaster that area with Dynamat on the inside?
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VP Electricity Brigadier General 289 Rep 3,201 Posts Drives: F34 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: portland oregon iTrader: (3)	This is new for me too... guess they post it in another forum. Had an E90 customer with a trunk sub for 2 years without problems. Still in there.
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Duhst That Go 119 Rep 7,415 Posts Drives: AW e90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vegas? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	ive had 1 12inch sub for about 8months now and nothings happen... all good over here! __________________
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06-15-2009, 07:47 AM	#10
parboy Private 4 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2009 corvette c6 6 speed Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Little Rock, AR iTrader: (1)	I've already broken two. The part is the spring thing that when you push on the gas door it opens it enough to get your fingers and pull it all the way open. Then push to close and it goes all the way in. In my case both times, the spring stays out and won't go back to the closed position. I have just taken it out and just use my fingertips to open the gas door. Hope that makes sense..... __________________ Brian D.
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06-16-2009, 01:49 AM	#12
amlebede Guest 36 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chapel Hill, NC iTrader: (0)	I have one Rockford Fosgate P12 and it doesn't break anything. As long as you do not have excessive bass, you will be fine. __________________ 2006 Black BMW 330i, Black interior, ZSP, ZPP, Logic 7, Xenon, Ipod, Satellite Radio Preparation, Moonroof, 12'' 2 P2 subwoofers running on KAC-7204 amplifier, Hardwired Escort Passport 8500, Hardwired Garmin Nuvi 650 on Kuda Mount. tutor,math tutoring,math tutoring,test prep,tutoring jobs,tutoring blog
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