Centre Console

[Ian Wil]

Hi all,

Just wondering what I can do about the missing part in the Pic? Can I just get the broken bit and fit it or do I have to replace the whole centre console?
To be honest I am not bothered if the storage will open just don't like the tatty broken look.
All guidance is very much appreciated

Cheers

Ian

 

[enuff_zed]

You can replace just that section.
I know where there is one :wink:

 

[Ian Wil]

Tell me more please, is it easy enough and how much? don't think I can send a PM yet as I am such a new boy lol

 

[enuff_zed]

You need three posts to pm, but I’ve just sent you one.

 

[Gwest44]

Had exactly the same issue on my coupe - trying to repair it is pointless better to buy a replacement handle.

Looked for a while for one from an E86 before I found out its the same as the one from an E85 - manged to get one from a forum member.

 

[enuff_zed]

To clarify, I was meaning to replace the complete top section with both those handles on. Two plastic rivets hidden under its lower edge then carefully pop the whole thing out.
If the door won’t open it can be released with a thin blade. I used a metal rule.

 

[enuff_zed]

Good morning [ref]Ian Wil[/ref], I owe you an apology. I think I must have sold the panel I had a little while back.
May I suggest you ask [ref]bigwinn[/ref], [ref]umfaan[/ref], [ref]street[/ref], [ref]GenZed[/ref], or [ref]Wassup[/ref], as they be able to help.

 

[Ian Wil]

OK thanks, i think I will have to make up another post before I can PM them lol

 

[bigwinn]

Sorry nowt here

 

[Ian Wil]

Thanks for taking the time to reply

 

[enuff_zed]

OK thanks, i think I will have to make up another post before I can PM them lo

You only need to have 3 posts to PM.
But as I've referenced them all they should see it anyway.

 

[Street]

Ta da! :trampoline:
Happy to post. I’ll drop you a note.

@Enuff_zed

 

[GenZed]

thanks @enuff_zed
I have one but the gentleman posted one already

 

[Bmwz4ruby]

I was not far off writing a similar post. Mine has done the same.

I barely touched it and snap, must of gone brittle over time.

 

[Ian Wil]

GenZed in this chat says he had a spare

 

[Ian Wil]

First repair done thanks Street

Ta da! :trampoline:
Happy to post. I’ll drop you a note

 

[Ian Wil]

Just 1 question, what does the top handle do cos mine doesn't seem to move?

 

[enuff_zed]

Just 1 question, what does the top handle do cos mine doesn't seem to move?

On the earliest models (and the few that had a manual roof) it unlocked the catch to allow the roof to come back up.
From quite a bit of experience I would say that its main function is to rattle incessantly and annoy the hell out of the driver.
If yours doesn't rattle, leave it well alone.

 

[Ian Wil]

Sounds good to me, cheers

 

[Street]

First repair done thanks Street

Looks good