R RubyBlueZ4MC Veteran West London Dec 3, 2012 #2 I used to tip toe for hand on top and just about manage before someone pointed out the cut out handle weeks later :slaphead:
I used to tip toe for hand on top and just about manage before someone pointed out the cut out handle weeks later :slaphead:
M markeg Elite Lincolnshire Wolds Dec 3, 2012 #4 original guvnor said: Cut-out handle 99% of the time. Click to expand... +1 - after spending all that time polishing the lid would hate to find a hand print on it (think we need a smiley for OCD )
original guvnor said: Cut-out handle 99% of the time. Click to expand... +1 - after spending all that time polishing the lid would hate to find a hand print on it (think we need a smiley for OCD )
W Woody Senior member Bristol Dec 3, 2012 #6 I telepathically tell mine to go down so it's hands free for me.
C Carol M Lifer Dec 3, 2012 #8 Woody said: (oops just spotted it's E89 thread...sorry!) Click to expand... Doesn't matter! There's only one E89 answered anyway!
Woody said: (oops just spotted it's E89 thread...sorry!) Click to expand... Doesn't matter! There's only one E89 answered anyway!
W Woody Senior member Bristol Dec 3, 2012 #9 Woody said: (oops just spotted it's E89 thread...sorry!) Click to expand... Carol M said: Doesn't matter! There's only one E89 answered anyway! Click to expand... Ha, that's why I posted and didn't spot it was E89, caus of all the oldie E85/6ers posting! We're all family anyway so it's all goooood
Woody said: (oops just spotted it's E89 thread...sorry!) Click to expand... Carol M said: Doesn't matter! There's only one E89 answered anyway! Click to expand... Ha, that's why I posted and didn't spot it was E89, caus of all the oldie E85/6ers posting! We're all family anyway so it's all goooood
M micz4 Senior member Hayling Island Dec 3, 2012 #10 I am surprised that it's only me that pays a passing urchin to do it for them
M Maniac Elite Dec 3, 2012 #11 At least closing with the handle inside the boot lid in combo with the auto soft close jobbie means no slamming involved...
At least closing with the handle inside the boot lid in combo with the auto soft close jobbie means no slamming involved...
C Carol M Lifer Dec 3, 2012 #14 ajayp said: Use the "Force" - both boot and bonnet! 8) Click to expand... You need to teach me. I'll be your padwan.
ajayp said: Use the "Force" - both boot and bonnet! 8) Click to expand... You need to teach me. I'll be your padwan.
A ajayp Member Dec 3, 2012 #15 Carol M said: ajayp said: Use the "Force" - both boot and bonnet! 8) Click to expand... You need to teach me. I'll be your padwan. Click to expand... Anytime -
Carol M said: ajayp said: Use the "Force" - both boot and bonnet! 8) Click to expand... You need to teach me. I'll be your padwan. Click to expand... Anytime -
M Marco Member Hampshire Dec 3, 2012 #16 Handle, and try and be as gentle as possible given the known issue with the boot mounted brake light!
Handle, and try and be as gentle as possible given the known issue with the boot mounted brake light!
M MrPT Veteran Bucks/Oxon Site Supporter Dec 3, 2012 #17 I just pull it down after me. Getting out of the boot is a pain though.
T TitanTim Elite Dec 3, 2012 #18 Marco said: Handle, and try and be as gentle as possible given the known issue with the boot mounted brake light! Click to expand... Whats the issue with the brake light? first I've heard. It was an issue on the Z3 as I've just forked out £300 for a new wiring loom as they tended to kink and the loom wires snap, so no brake light or central locking. Tim.
Marco said: Handle, and try and be as gentle as possible given the known issue with the boot mounted brake light! Click to expand... Whats the issue with the brake light? first I've heard. It was an issue on the Z3 as I've just forked out £300 for a new wiring loom as they tended to kink and the loom wires snap, so no brake light or central locking. Tim.
K ksher Veteran Bedfordshire Dec 3, 2012 #20 Sizzle said: Handle inside the boot for me Click to expand... Me too.
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