Missing plastic part

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 12:24 PM

so i just noticed i'm missing the little circular plastic cover that hides the screw on the middle console. (to the right of where your knee would be)

i grabbed this photo online. it can't really see the cover but it would be at the bottom left of the photo. (hope that makes sense)

its the size of a quarter/half dollar....

any idea where to get such a random part like this?

ill take a proper photo on my lunch break

Huz-Z · 11-10-2010, 12:44 PM

I know that folks generally expect that the BMW dealer will want a crazy price for parts, but in my experience, they can be surprisingly reasonable much of the time on stuff like this. Why not call a local dealer and see what they say?

jra · 11-10-2010, 12:49 PM

Getbmwparts.com

Should be listed in the front console diagram.

ZZZZ · 11-10-2010, 12:53 PM

not sure which part you are talking about, even with the photo.

can you take a pic of the missing part and post it up?

Huz-Z · 11-10-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I know that folks generally expect that the BMW dealer will want a crazy price for parts, but in my experience, they can be surprisingly reasonable much of the time on stuff like this. Why not call a local dealer and see what they say?

If nothing else, it helps build the relationship. Always a good thing!

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 01:14 PM

thanks guys. it actually may be under my seat because it USED to be there. maybe it just got loose? will grab a pic this afternoon!

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 01:16 PM

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

they call it a "plug"
#6 in the illustration

thekurgan · 11-10-2010, 02:31 PM

I've had to get 3 of these damn things, ended up using a small amount of acoustic gel to "lock" it in, have no idea why it keeps falling out, it's a POS design.

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 02:38 PM

OEM POS!

Flying Scotsman · 11-10-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ZZZZ

not sure which part you are talking about, even with the photo.

can you take a pic of the missing part and post it up?

esqu1re · 11-10-2010, 04:23 PM

I'm missing the same piece as well on the passenger side. $4.62 for the part at Tischer (plus shipping, which will probably cost as much as the part). LOL. Luckily, because I slide the passenger seat forward so I can see the B pillar window, the seat also incidentally covers the missing plug hole.

thekurgan · 11-10-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

I'm missing the same piece as well on the passenger side. $4.62 for the part at Tischer (plus shipping, which will probably cost as much as the part). LOL. Luckily, because I slide the passenger seat forward so I can see the B pillar window, the seat also incidentally covers the missing plug hole.

I've been using Penske parts, their shipping is far more reasonable and yes, it would cost you a lot for shipping.

fercho · 11-10-2010, 04:39 PM

same thing happed to my car put the part is not expensive at all

r4gs · 11-10-2010, 04:51 PM

the little plastic cap cover on my driver's side of the center console also fell off. i had it replaced under warranty at my dealership, no questions asked.

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 04:53 PM

what is strange is it wasn't in the car or under the seat which leads me to believe the service department broke it and removed it.

oh well, just order a replacement. 4 dollar part. 10 dollars shipping!!

jumpthewire · 11-10-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Scotsman

sorry, i forgot to snap a pic

11-10-2010, 12:24 PM	#1
jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Missing plastic part so i just noticed i'm missing the little circular plastic cover that hides the screw on the middle console. (to the right of where your knee would be) i grabbed this photo online. it can't really see the cover but it would be at the bottom left of the photo. (hope that makes sense) its the size of a quarter/half dollar.... any idea where to get such a random part like this? ill take a proper photo on my lunch break Attached Images
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jra Captain 38 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (3)	Getbmwparts.com Should be listed in the front console diagram.
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	not sure which part you are talking about, even with the photo. can you take a pic of the missing part and post it up?
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0 they call it a "plug" #6 in the illustration
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	thanks guys. it actually may be under my seat because it USED to be there. maybe it just got loose? will grab a pic this afternoon!
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	OEM POS!
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11-10-2010, 04:23 PM	#11
esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I'm missing the same piece as well on the passenger side. $4.62 for the part at Tischer (plus shipping, which will probably cost as much as the part). LOL. Luckily, because I slide the passenger seat forward so I can see the B pillar window, the seat also incidentally covers the missing plug hole. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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fercho Lieutenant 29 Rep 518 Posts Drives: 2005 z4 2.5 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	same thing happed to my car put the part is not expensive at all
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	the little plastic cap cover on my driver's side of the center console also fell off. i had it replaced under warranty at my dealership, no questions asked.
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	what is strange is it wasn't in the car or under the seat which leads me to believe the service department broke it and removed it. oh well, just order a replacement. 4 dollar part. 10 dollars shipping!!
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