E86 Door Pockets
- Thread starter Djcla
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Liverpool
The floor net is where I keep my emergency vest and insurance docs when I go the Ring (I've also put a couple on the battery box in the boot - but that requires a guide hole as it's hard plastic).
The side pockets are only there to collect dust, or for holing the odd coin.
My install pics below:
The side pockets are only there to collect dust, or for holing the odd coin.
My install pics below:
North West Surrey
Well I've got a small torch and a charging lead for my phone in my driver's door pocket - so it's full now!
But I managed to acquire another first aid box that I fitted under the driver's seat of my E86 which takes my Garmin - it's the same part as fitted to the E46.
But I managed to acquire another first aid box that I fitted under the driver's seat of my E86 which takes my Garmin - it's the same part as fitted to the E46.
Yep I hear you but it's a pity they didn't use a proper slot and pin hinge.The hinge fatigue/stress is clearly visible on the one I have bought.
I may try to fabricate a replacement non moveable lip instead, about 3-4cm high for easy access and stop things rolling out.
I may try to fabricate a replacement non moveable lip instead, about 3-4cm high for easy access and stop things rolling out.
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I don't think my first aid box has ever been opened, and I can't fit a 2nd one as I had a fire extinguisher mounted on the driver's seat (never used either).
Don't have either now, as the Pole Position seats have a manual slider rail at the front, so both will be mounted in the boot somehow.
Don't have either now, as the Pole Position seats have a manual slider rail at the front, so both will be mounted in the boot somehow.
I haven't looked recently as it's not in the car, but as it's a powder extinguisher you can check that it's still operable by making sure the powder hasn't caked inside by tilting it top to bottom and listening for the powder whooshing from top to bottom.z4too4 said:Nice that you haven't had to use the fire extinguisher, but is there a use by date on extinguishers?
If it doesn't - and this is what we do with the fire extinguishers at the side of the track when we're marshalling - you tap it with your hand, then kick it with your foot, and then bang it on the ground a bit.
If that doesn't work, then we call Race Control for the fire truck to bring us a replacement.
Although if it's anything like the Tyre Inflation Fluid in the mobility kit, then BMW are supposed to check it's still in date, and if not replace it. Mine went through about 10 BMW main dealer services and not once was I told it was out of date...so make you wonder what other labour-intensive, 'inspection' items they don't bother to inspect (e.g. they didn't spot the rust on my tailgate, despite a body inspection being part of the process).
These seem quite neat and tidy... small though. Instead of the double sided tape maybe use velcro or screws.
Ebay £0.99 upwards
Specification:
100% brand new and high quality
Unique shape design, simple style, easy to install
Smooth elastic net, strong scalability, it won't be dropping for lack of resilience
Designed with 3M double-sided adhesive tape, strong viscidity, not easy to fall off
Beautiful outlook, strong and durable
You can organize your phone, cigarette, tickets and other gadget, make you car neat
Material: Net+Polypropylene
Size: approx.15 x 8cm (L*W)
Size: approx.20 x 8cm (L*W) -- wider
Color: Black
How to use:
Clean and dry the area where you want to install.
Take the item from the packaging.
Tear the cover on the double side tape on the back side.
Stick it on the area where you want to install.
Package included:
1pc x Phone Storage Net
Ebay £0.99 upwards
Specification:
100% brand new and high quality
Unique shape design, simple style, easy to install
Smooth elastic net, strong scalability, it won't be dropping for lack of resilience
Designed with 3M double-sided adhesive tape, strong viscidity, not easy to fall off
Beautiful outlook, strong and durable
You can organize your phone, cigarette, tickets and other gadget, make you car neat
Material: Net+Polypropylene
Size: approx.15 x 8cm (L*W)
Size: approx.20 x 8cm (L*W) -- wider
Color: Black
How to use:
Clean and dry the area where you want to install.
Take the item from the packaging.
Tear the cover on the double side tape on the back side.
Stick it on the area where you want to install.
Package included:
1pc x Phone Storage Net
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Storage for bits and bobs in the Z4C is very minimalist. The glove compartment can take one glove. In the door pockets I have one small cloth for window wiping. The compartments behind the seats are more useful now that I have fitted seats from an M3 with tilt function.Djcla said:Slight rant
But has anyone managed to actually get anything into their door pockets as for me access is so bad they are completely pointless. Dont get me started on the ones behind the seats
On the whole though just learn to live without stuff and enjoy the ride.
paullyjay
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Djcla said:Slight rant
But has anyone managed to actually get anything into their door pockets as for me access is so bad they are completely pointless
I actually manage to get good service from those door pockets and the glove box... Drivers side contains: a seatbelt pad (incase the seatbelt starts irritating me on long journeys), a tin of breath mints and 4 x co-op fold-up shopping bags, the Passenger side has: an umbrella and spare shades for my passenger. Glove box has: sunblock, spare shades for me, torch, phone charger and A-Z Road atlas...
But the pouches behind the seats - REALLY????
Someone needs to answer for those!!!!
Perfect for sunglasses without need of a case, aux cable, phone charger & Tim of mints. Not sure what else you would need without it being superfluous to any trip you are on. Appreciate I am fairly new to E86 ownership but have to say I love the interior - everything you need and nothing you don’t