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Qube
02-28-2006, 03:17 PM
::.. What's this for, in the trunk/boot?

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granit_silber
02-28-2006, 03:20 PM
::.. What's this for, in the trunk/boot?

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The car jack?
-ashley
Qube
02-28-2006, 03:25 PM
Are you sure? Mine is screwed on the side... doesn't seem like a plausible spot for it just under the rear shelf...
billb
02-28-2006, 03:27 PM
Here's the link.

http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthread.php?t=5677&highlight=tether
wingman
02-28-2006, 03:35 PM
I concur. 3 are required for cars to be sold to the OZ market. I'm not sure what the laws are in Canada.
Qube
02-28-2006, 03:38 PM
Oh good. So I can just find a bolt of that size and use it as a tie down for loose things...
wingman
02-28-2006, 03:42 PM
Oh good. So I can just find a bolt of that size and use it as a tie down for loose things...
In the boot? If the thread goes all the way through I can't see why not. They're a fairly strong anchor point. Alternatively BMW make some pretty good luggage restraint systems for most models. Pretty pricey though I bet. Good luck.
632 Regal
02-28-2006, 07:06 PM
Disco ball?
Blitzkrieg Bob
02-28-2006, 09:38 PM
Just keep hitting those speed bumps!
Interceptor
02-28-2006, 09:39 PM
Disco ball?

Damn you, Jeff, you always make me spill my drink - AFTER i take a sip! :)
wingman
03-01-2006, 02:32 AM
That's some kinky setup Blitz! Can you fold it down when the relos come over?
granit_silber
03-01-2006, 12:08 PM
Are you sure? Mine is screwed on the side... doesn't seem like a plausible spot for it just under the rear shelf...

Sorry. Didn't pick up on the location.
-ashley
Qube
03-02-2006, 11:25 AM
onh. Right. I did find 3 of them! Anyone know the thread size off the bat?
billb
03-02-2006, 11:32 AM
onh. Right. I did find 3 of them! Anyone know the thread size off the bat?

Is that an accurate thread size? I'd just buy three 72 11 1 922 499 screws from your local dealer (should be REALLY cheap).

Oops, I broke my silence.
Bill R.
03-02-2006, 11:39 AM
35mm long or about 1 1/4 inches but why would they have a 5/16 bolt on a german car? Sounds like GM or Ford instead.. I'd just go down to the nearest ace hardware and try some various pitch 5/16 bolts and try some 8mm bolts with various pitchs also...



Is that an accurate thread size? I'd just buy three 72 11 1 922 499 screws from your local dealer (should be REALLY cheap).

Oops, I broke my silence.
Qube
03-02-2006, 11:49 AM
l may have to do that. Trying to get Something like a tow hook.
Blitzkrieg Bob
03-02-2006, 02:11 PM
Just throw a slipcover over it and tell them its an new lazy boy lounger