Trunk close handle

new0rder · 11-21-2005, 11:09 AM

I notice that e46 has the trunk handle, so u don't touch the paint when u close the trunk, I didn't see it in e90, so how you guys manage close the trunk with out worry about finger prints all over it.

jcoo085 · 11-21-2005, 11:17 AM

No handle on mine and just last night I noticed some fine scratches under the plate. Can't really see them in daylight, but if you look close enough in the flourescent garage lights they are there. Have to get to it and buff them out this weekend.

blke90man · 11-21-2005, 11:20 AM

There are handles on the inside of the decklid. I give it a pretty strong pull and it closes the trunk without any fingerprints, works every time

The e46 has these as well.

HRC · 11-21-2005, 11:21 AM

I use the handles on the backside of the trunk lid. I pull it all the way down and it shuts on it's own, no touching ever.

Danny

puck724 · 11-21-2005, 11:22 AM

i usually use the handles on the inside of he trunk lid. sometimes i close it by puting my fingers on the license plate.

longtran · 11-21-2005, 11:39 AM

dang your hands must be really rough to scratch the paint. put on some lotion and then close it. better yet buy a cashmere glove. lol....

jcoo085 · 11-21-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

dang your hands must be really rough to scratch the paint. put on some lotion and then close it. better yet buy a cashmere glove. lol....

LOL. No, it's scratches from the dust that I [foolishly] allow to collect on the car sometimes. Never even noticed the handles on the inside. Next time I'll have a look and make sure I use them, although old habits die hard.

SCA · 11-21-2005, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blke90man

There are handles on the inside of the decklid. I give it a pretty strong pull and it closes the trunk without any fingerprints, works every time

The e46 has these as well.

Best way to do it. I started this important habit back in 1993 on my E36 325i.

Oz · 11-21-2005, 12:38 PM

Hmm it looks like I'm going to have to change the way I close the trunk now

Sho · 11-21-2005, 01:02 PM

The best way is not to use the trunk at all :-)

longtran · 11-21-2005, 01:08 PM

can you post a DIY on how to close the trunk??

e90fanatic · 11-21-2005, 01:15 PM

Im installing a custom made clear bra for the bottom part under the license plate...finger nails will cause a lot of scratches

e90fanatic · 11-21-2005, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sho

The best way is not to use the trunk at all :-)

hahahahaha......u r kidding right? Isn't the best way is not to drive the car at all and keep it in your living room for viewing purposes only?

shimshimhada · 11-21-2005, 01:27 PM

You can get one of these:
http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/trunkhandle.html

Nice E90 · 11-21-2005, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

You can get one of these:
http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/trunkhandle.html

Shimshimhada,
Who is that chick and what is she smoking, I want to meet her!

shimshimhada · 11-21-2005, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice E90

Shimshimhada,
Who is that chick and what is she smoking, I want to meet her!

She's a French news reporter, Melissa Theuriau.

northerncalguy · 11-21-2005, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice E90

Shimshimhada,
Who is that chick and what is she smoking, I want to meet her!

*She* is smokin'.

I think it's hooka.

db17k · 11-21-2005, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nice E90

Shimshimhada,
Who is that chick and what is she smoking, I want to meet her!

LMAO i was wonder the same thing, haha someone finally asked

puck724 · 11-22-2005, 02:24 AM

i beat all of you guys!! i PMed him asking who it was..lol..

lux.sh · 11-22-2005, 03:39 AM

hahahaha I was also waiting for someone to ask him.

심심하다, are you korean?

shimshimhada · 11-22-2005, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux.sh

hahahaha I was also waiting for someone to ask him.

심심하다, are you korean?

Yep.

lxapilot118 · 11-22-2005, 10:35 AM

Or just read your manual

11-21-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
new0rder Lowlife Republic 15 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 06 325XI Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Trunk close handle I notice that e46 has the trunk handle, so u don't touch the paint when u close the trunk, I didn't see it in e90, so how you guys manage close the trunk with out worry about finger prints all over it. __________________ 06 Monaco Blue Metallic 325xi
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-21-2005, 11:17 AM	#2
jcoo085 Lieutenant 43 Rep 463 Posts Drives: E90 320d Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 320d [0.00]	No handle on mine and just last night I noticed some fine scratches under the plate. Can't really see them in daylight, but if you look close enough in the flourescent garage lights they are there. Have to get to it and buff them out this weekend. __________________ E90 320d - Black Ext/Fluid Grey Int \| Steptronic \| Business Navigation \| PDC \| Sunroof \| Alarm Exterior Pictures \| Interior Pictures \| Video
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 11:20 AM	#3
blke90man Private First Class 7 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 2014 428i Sport Line Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	There are handles on the inside of the decklid. I give it a pretty strong pull and it closes the trunk without any fingerprints, works every time The e46 has these as well.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 11:21 AM	#4
HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	I use the handles on the backside of the trunk lid. I pull it all the way down and it shuts on it's own, no touching ever. Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 11:22 AM	#5
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i usually use the handles on the inside of he trunk lid. sometimes i close it by puting my fingers on the license plate. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 11:39 AM	#6
longtran Lieutenant General 1434 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	dang your hands must be really rough to scratch the paint. put on some lotion and then close it. better yet buy a cashmere glove. lol....
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 12:38 PM	#9
Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Hmm it looks like I'm going to have to change the way I close the trunk now __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 01:02 PM	#10
Sho Lieutenant 35 Rep 574 Posts Drives: E90 325i 6-speed Join Date: May 2005 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	The best way is not to use the trunk at all :-)
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 01:08 PM	#11
longtran Lieutenant General 1434 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	can you post a DIY on how to close the trunk??
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 01:15 PM	#12
e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	Im installing a custom made clear bra for the bottom part under the license plate...finger nails will cause a lot of scratches __________________ To procede or not to procede......
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-21-2005, 01:27 PM	#14
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	You can get one of these: http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/trunkhandle.html
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2005, 02:24 AM	#19
puck724 COLTS 4 LIFE!!! 99 Rep 1,746 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: california iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i beat all of you guys!! i PMed him asking who it was..lol.. __________________ 2006 330i --sapphire black--black leather --alumminum trim --premium package --cold weather package --park distace control --automatic transmission --navigation with iDrive
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2005, 03:39 AM	#20
lux.sh missing two turbos. 577 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	hahahaha I was also waiting for someone to ask him. 심심하다, are you korean? __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-22-2005, 10:35 AM	#22
lxapilot118 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 330i + SC Mustang Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: MS iTrader: (0)	Or just read your manual __________________ TiAg E90 330i 6-Speed, Silver w/gray/burl, sports package, premium package, nav, heated seats, sunshades, comfort access, satellite radio, PDC, Mattig Eyelids:rocks:
	Appreciate 0 Quote