Retrofit Storage Compartment & auto dim rear view

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:55 pm

Is it possible to retrofit the little storage tray on the drivers side under the light switch?

My car doesn't have the extended storage, so I don't know if its clear behind where this goes...and just a case of cutting a hole?

Here's the part:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162653645569 ... 1436.l2648

Also, is it possible to change the rear-view mirror for one of the auto dimming ones? Not essential as I normally keep the wind deflector in position, so that helps, but when the roof is down, I get lots of reflections of the sky in the mirror, and I think its because of the way the manual mirrors flip up and down. Is the wiring there?

flybobbie · Post by **flybobbie** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:29 am

That mirror is annoying. The only mirror i have ever come across where you can't see clearly behind with the roof down.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:50 am

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:55 pm Is it possible to retrofit the little storage tray on the drivers side under the light switch?

My car doesn't have the extended storage, so I don't know if its clear behind where this goes...and just a case of cutting a hole?

Here's the part:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162653645569 ... 1436.l2648

Also, is it possible to change the rear-view mirror for one of the auto dimming ones? Not essential as I normally keep the wind deflector in position, so that helps, but when the roof is down, I get lots of reflections of the sky in the mirror, and I think its because of the way the manual mirrors flip up and down. Is the wiring there?

Hi, you can retrofit the storage tray but you need to source the panel it’s attached to-you can’t just cut a hole in yours

Rob

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 8:34 am

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Fri Jun 01, 2018 7:55 pm Is it possible to retrofit the little storage tray on the drivers side under the light switch?

My car doesn't have the extended storage, so I don't know if its clear behind where this goes...and just a case of cutting a hole?

Here's the part:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162653645569 ... 1436.l2648

Also, is it possible to change the rear-view mirror for one of the auto dimming ones? Not essential as I normally keep the wind deflector in position, so that helps, but when the roof is down, I get lots of reflections of the sky in the mirror, and I think its because of the way the manual mirrors flip up and down. Is the wiring there?

Smartbear wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 7:50 am Hi, you can retrofit the storage tray but you need to source the panel it’s attached to-you can’t just cut a hole in yours
Rob

ihadablackdog,
The same seller is also selling the panel that Smartbear refers to....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E89-2009 ... .l4275.c10

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:26 am

Brilliant, thanks guys, glad I asked now! Is that extra panel just bolt on....I think it is, as it goes round the bottom of the steering column, so nothing else to remove?

flybobbie - glad it's not just me

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:37 am

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:26 am Brilliant, thanks guys, glad I asked now! Is that extra panel just bolt on....I think it is, as it goes round the bottom of the steering column, so nothing else to remove?

flybobbie - glad it's not just me

I've had that panel (well the normal one anyway) off before, so should just be a straight swap.

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 2:14 pm

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 11:26 am Brilliant, thanks guys, glad I asked now! Is that extra panel just bolt on....I think it is, as it goes round the bottom of the steering column, so nothing else to remove?

flybobbie - glad it's not just me

It is a bolt on panel, but you have to dismantle a few other parts of the dash before it can be fitted-it’s a bit of a fiddle

Rob

vr6er · Post by **vr6er** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:07 pm

I have this compartment, though I don't use it. It's really small. Might be a bit much for the limited benefit.

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Sat Jun 02, 2018 6:21 pm

I think I took a similar bit off a 3 series once to run a power lead for sat nav, so will give it a go.

I have a lanyard for work with a small plastic bit on it to open doors (about the size of a walnut but only about 5mm thick). I keep it in the car so I don't forget it, and currently scrunch it all up and jam it in the ashtray, so I'm thinking this would be better.

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:23 pm

Bought them!

AnubisZed · Post by **AnubisZed** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 7:20 am

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:23 pm Bought them!

Well done bud

Don't forget when you install it........

step_change · Post by **step_change** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 9:06 am

vr6er wrote: ↑Sat Jun 02, 2018 5:07 pm I have this compartment, though I don't use it. It's really small. Might be a bit much for the limited benefit.

+1

ihadablackdog · Post by **ihadablackdog** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:08 pm

I’ll take pictures but by the sounds of it I will need a microscope.

I’m talking about the storage compartment.....

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Mon Jun 04, 2018 11:55 pm

ihadablackdog wrote: ↑Mon Jun 04, 2018 10:08 pm I’ll take pictures but by the sounds of it I will need a microscope.

I’m talking about the storage compartment.....

Let us know how you get on, I’ve got one in my garage waiting to go on!

Rob

Busterboo · Post by **Busterboo** » Tue Jun 05, 2018 10:04 am

Thanks, ihadablackdog, you've just reminded me where I keep the window hammer & seatbelt cutter.

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