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      03-11-2008, 05:12 PM   #1
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A Simple Storage Box Mod...

I have posted this inexpensive and quick 10 minute mod of mine in other forums, but wanted to share it here….

After looking at the interior of the Z8, and as you face the rear of the car, I had noticed that there is a "Z8" Roundel type emblem that is between the driver and passenger seats, which kind-of looks distinctive....

So I was thinking, what if I had affixed an emblem of some kind in that location as well.
Every time that I look into the car from the front looking back, it's too dark &black. There is no aluminium trim or BMW emblems or anything. I was contemplating on affixing either:

Here are the pics…



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      03-11-2008, 06:19 PM   #2
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Nice. I thought for a second you made a storage box. That would be a #1 thread. Especially in this car!
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      03-11-2008, 06:59 PM   #3
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where did you get that emblem??
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      03-11-2008, 07:06 PM   #4
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I've seen stickers like that on eBay, they are advertised for the headrest though.
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      03-11-2008, 08:51 PM   #5
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looks good, nice and clean.
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      03-11-2008, 09:45 PM   #6
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If you want something unique, perhaps the shark emblem from roadstersolutions to go there instead of the Z4.

I always liked the shark but I can't bring myself to put 1 on my car. I even bought the emblem and have it around.
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curious, what seats are those?
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      03-12-2008, 06:15 PM   #8
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Those seats look like leatherette seats.
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      03-12-2008, 06:21 PM   #9
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I had leatherette seats in my E46, none of my friends knew they weren't real leather
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      03-24-2008, 04:09 PM   #10
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ordered these today, can't wait!! Any sugguestions on what I can do with the 2nd sticker??
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      04-08-2008, 10:57 PM   #11
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I feel somewhat embarressed asking this, but that compartment that the "Z4"
logo is on, doesn't open up at all on my car (of which I bought used) I havn't fiddled around with it too much, but how do you get it open?
thanks for anybody taking the time to answer my idiotic question
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      04-08-2008, 11:05 PM   #12
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I feel somewhat embarressed asking this, but that compartment that the "Z4"
logo is on, doesn't open up at all on my car (of which I bought used) I havn't fiddled around with it too much, but how do you get it open?
thanks for anybody taking the time to answer my idiotic question
I just bought my used last weekend and had the same problem. I found that if I pushed up slightly at the same time I pushed in on the release button for the console it would open. Its plastic so I pretty much expect this. Try it, but don't force anything. I just manipulated the button slightly and it opened. The only problem is now that opening that turd while driving is impossible.

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      04-09-2008, 12:17 AM   #13
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The "button" right below the Z4 in 1st_knight's picture is what you press then the door should drop down. You could have the dealer check it out or have something smooth and small to slightly pry the door as you press the button it may be rubbing somewhere or stuck. Its pretty much the only storage compartment in the car so its important you have access to it, at least in my opinion
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      04-09-2008, 02:30 AM   #14
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ordered these today, can't wait!! Any sugguestions on what I can do with the 2nd sticker??
I'm saving my extra one for a backup....just in case I need a replacement....
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      04-09-2008, 08:33 PM   #15
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Thanks Elef, I'll try that out
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The "button" right below the Z4 in 1st_knight's picture is what you press then the door should drop down. You could have the dealer check it out or have something smooth and small to slightly pry the door as you press the button it may be rubbing somewhere or stuck. Its pretty much the only storage compartment in the car so its important you have access to it, at least in my opinion
The bottom (drop down) one works, just not the mysterious top (most) one.
That as well as both of the cupholders are stuck closed

Thanks though for all the help, I'll try this out.
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      04-09-2008, 10:35 PM   #16
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Oh you meant the top one, the top one doesn't do anything
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      04-10-2008, 12:43 PM   #17
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^ That helps to know. LOL. thanks. Why its even there to tease people is quite annoying
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Its my understanding that the top button is the manual release for the top. I've never used it.
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      05-08-2008, 04:12 PM   #19
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try this.

i actually drilled two (small) holes there and put a cheap ebay 45mm roundel there fits the curve nicely.
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      05-27-2008, 02:16 PM   #20
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I've just put an 'M' logo (flat sticker type from E bay) in the exact same place on my roadster. It's a bit of a drab plastic wasteland between the seats so I thought I'd give it a go especially as I've binned the 'M' badges from the sides of the car. Too fussy for me..
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