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Roof partition bracket failure
Roof partition bracket failure
Are these a common failure point? Someones had a go at fixing them before in my car and made a right mess of it.
DIY'd a fix tonight with some CSK screws. Seems pretty solid now
DIY'd a fix tonight with some CSK screws. Seems pretty solid now
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Hi, yes these have failed before-they seem a little fragile & wont stand any slamming or being forced over bulky items in the boot.
It’s a shame bmw don’t sell them separate to the luggage divider
Rob
It’s a shame bmw don’t sell them separate to the luggage divider
Rob
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Yep plenty of people have had to fix these.
I found the best fix was with 25mm M4 countersunk bolts and nuts.
I found the best fix was with 25mm M4 countersunk bolts and nuts.
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Stepped Intercooler
De-Cat Downpipes
HKS SSQV
MHD 98RON Stage 2+
395 BHP
Roof partition bracket failure
I did have my suspicions that there would be a common failure point.
Oh well, hopefully that'll sort it for a while. I'll just be gentle with the partition
Oh well, hopefully that'll sort it for a while. I'll just be gentle with the partition
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I must have a look at mine and see if it’s broken...
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Yep mines broken on one side. Gorilla glue sorted it.
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Me too! I fixed the them both with screws.
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One of mine went the other day. Fixed as per the pics above. Also assembled it off the car car first and ran a glue gun around the nuts to embed them in the plastic. Makes it much easier when you then take the bolts out again to assemble it in the car......
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Yep I followed this route last year, good as new now and a lot cheaper than buying the whole shelf!
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Would anyone know if this is covered under extended bmw warranty or are they going to say this is trim and not covered? Mine just broke today.
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Mine wasn’t covered.
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I have used some gorilla glue for now. Seems pretty strong so will see how long it lasts.
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I guess a lot of people just sort it themselves rather than even mentioning it to BMW. No doubt they take at peek at the forums from time to time though so must know by now it's a poor design.