What are those elastic straps in the trunk used for?

wilbur_the_goose · 03-16-2016, 09:23 AM

Did some searching, but no answer found...

What are those two rectangular elastic straps found on the sides of the trunk useful for?

IndotagSwizz · 03-16-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by wilbur_the_goose

Did some searching, but no answer found...

What are those two rectangular elastic straps found on the sides of the trunk useful for?

they are there to secure something you don't want flying around inside your trunk, maybe a set of jumper cables, emergency kit, bottle of oil..

_bdiddyb_ · 03-16-2016, 10:25 AM

I used it to strap the mother-in-law, when she gets out of hand.

TheRealEssad · 03-16-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

I used it to strap the mother-in-law, when she gets out of hand.

X2 Monstah · 03-16-2016, 11:55 AM

That's where I keep my quick detail spray.

John in VA · 03-19-2016, 03:50 PM

Another thread suggested the owner's manual fits in the right strap of the sedan.
http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...671526&page=50

stopbeingabozo · 03-19-2016, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by _bdiddyb_

I used it to strap the mother-in-law, when she gets out of hand.

By the neck, of course...

G30 B58 · 03-20-2016, 07:12 AM

It's for your spare quart of oil.

BMW even sells a zippered bag just for this purpose and this location.

Ali Shiralian · 03-20-2016, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

It's for your spare quart of oil.

BMW even sells a zippered bag just for this purpose and this location.

In Canada I beleive the quart of oil comes in a bag with Valcro to stick it on , we don't get the strap here or at least I did not...

joz · 03-20-2016, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ali Shiralian

Quote:

Originally Posted by F32 N55

It's for your spare quart of oil.

BMW even sells a zippered bag just for this purpose and this location.

In Canada I beleive the quart of oil comes in a bag with Valcro to stick it on , we don't get the strap here or at least I did not...

Same. The Velcro works ok.

AudiA4 · 03-20-2016, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by F32 N55

It's for your spare quart of oil.

BMW even sells a zippered bag just for this purpose and this location.

That's what I use mine for....since it drinks the stuff.

zerreissen · 03-21-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AudiA4

That's what I use mine for....since it drinks the stuff.

Glad I'm not the only one... although I keep a few bottles of oil in the storage compartment in the trunk (under the floor lid) and use the strap for quick detailer spray.

hollandog · 03-21-2016, 03:39 PM

I use it to keep my carbon fiber tripod for my camera in place.

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