What have you done to your car today?

[oldgitdave]

It's a black plastic disc on the carpet, looks like a big button.

Thanks G600 , I saw that & gave it a right tug . Didn't seem to do anything except leave a load of string exposed. Anyhoo, went back inside & levered a little with a plastic thingy & ìt opened . Still can't open it with the button so I guess something is broken. Any clues?

Where you based mate? I took mine off a while ago and was able to operate it without pushing the tab. You've probably got a spring or something broken in the centre console bit.

Hi, I'm near Derby. Thought it might be the solenoid as it's supposed to lock/unlock with central locking. It just doesn't unlock. Just trying to remove the panel above the compartment to investigate but cant see how to do it.

[oldgitdave]

Tried again as above but failed

Have fitted an Aux cable & small Bluetooth adaptor to enable me to stream music from my moby . What a pita removing those centre vents are . Got there in the end though. Reckon I'll knock some tools up at work to make it a simple job next time

[Ducklakeview]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

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Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

[bz4kev]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

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Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

looking good mike can't wait to see it fitted

[kis]

Hi, I'm near Derby. Thought it might be the solenoid as it's supposed to lock/unlock with central locking. It just doesn't unlock. Just trying to remove the panel above the compartment to investigate but cant see how to do it.

Take a look at this, Page 4.
You don't actually need to take the whole thing off, just the middle-upper panel to reveal something like this



Then hopefully you'll be able to see whats the problem

[kis]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

Very nice
This looks like the one from ebay?

[jamie_z4]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

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Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

what a waste of that lovely titan silver finish

[Ducklakeview]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

Very nice
This looks like the one from ebay?

Yup, it is - I succumbed..

Mike

[Newbers]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

Very nice
This looks like the one from ebay?

Yup, it is - I succumbed..

Mike

Bolton was just a bit too far for me!

[markeg]

Fitted front & rear cameras with a "parking mode" power supply (Lukas LK-290) that switches the cameras off before the battery gets drained. Means I should get a couple of days camera coverage when parking up (manual states 36 hours) - don't usually leave the car longer that that.

Also useful to keep an eye out for people nicking soft top covers at ZedFest

[Sgr74]

Made a start on painting the aero bumper, planned to have it done tonight, but the bint at autopaint forgot to put the thinners for the primer in the box, even though she ticked it off! Couple repairs done and stonechips all stoppered and flatted though..

Will get it painted tomorrow after I've cut the washer holes..

Mike

Very nice
This looks like the one from ebay?

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Yup, it is - I succumbed..


Mike

Good for you Mike. Some people say they look dated. I think they complete the front end.

[Claret]

Highest Z at the pub

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today!

[oldgitdave]

Hi, I'm near Derby. Thought it might be the solenoid as it's supposed to lock/unlock with central locking. It just doesn't unlock. Just trying to remove the panel above the compartment to investigate but cant see how to do it.

Take a look at this, Page 4.
You don't actually need to take the whole thing off, just the middle-upper panel to reveal something like this

Then hopefully you'll be able to see whats the problem

Thanks kis just what I needed. Going to look at that over the weekend. Roof motor failed yesterday so have posted in the problems page. Will get it sorted one way or another

[bz4kev]

Fitted my m3 e46 seats today few issues to sort with wiring but really happy with them

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[greg81]

New stereo. Can't quite get over the difference in quality over the standard oe one that was in there before without upgrading any of the sound system!