Lets Remove the Seatbck (and Install a Stowback)

[AndyM]

I am moving to a new host for my site and do not want to go through all my posts to keep images. As a result, I have converted this post into a PDF you can download.

[sethchan]

Can't you just order these from the beginning? My car came with them.

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by sethchan

Can’t you just order these from the beginning? My car came with them.

I am not sure how to get them in the US. I thought they were a part of the Premium Package in the US, but I was told by one PP owner that his car does not have them. :iono:

[Impulse]

Wow Andy you have nets everywhere in your car.:thumbup:
Any word on the pocket under the headlight switch yet ?

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by Impulse

Wow Andy you have nets everywhere in your car.:thumbup:
Any word on the pocket under the headlight switch yet ?

I hated the plastic look of the stock panels and had been thinking of covering them in leather but decided I would give these a shot. The leatherette is (a bit) nicer than the stock plastic so it saves me the step.

I will let you know on the pocket.

[CDR_UK]

In Europe if you order the 'storage package' you get those already included.

[gadget12345]

Originally Posted by AndyM

I am not sure how to get them in the US. I thought they were a part of the Premium Package in the US, but I was told by one PP owner that his car does not have them. :iono:

I can confirm the premium package does not include the seat pockets in the US 135i (Always happy to go to the parking area to look at my 1er)

[sethchan]

Is there such a thing as the "storage package" in the U.S.? I've got that on mine.

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by sethchan

Is there such a thing as the “storage package” in the U.S.? I’ve got that on mine.

There is no storage package in the US.

Do you have hooks for a net in the trunk (for one that goes out to hooks at each of the 4 corners? We have 2 of the hooks, but not the other two.

Something similar to the E90 trunk net:

[FreeBMW.net]

hey Andy....are you going to carry these StowBacks ™?

Also any word on the euro headlight switch??

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by FreeBMW

hey Andy....are you going to carry these StowBacks ™?

Also any word on the euro headlight switch??

pm sent.

[135i Cabrio]

Originally Posted by maxnix

How about the cargo net? Good for a spare or anything loose. Do we really not have the forward anchors? I know I have the rear ones and I recall the manual referring to the forward ones. I'll go look.

My Canadian 135i Cabrio definitely has the front and rear cargo net anchors. I've haven't sourced a cost effective net that works yet.

[pinmagic]

Originally Posted by maxnix

So any history on these? No rattles?

How about the cargo net? Good for a spare or anything loose. Do we really not have the forward anchors? I know I have the rear ones and I recall the manual referring to the forward ones. I'll go look.

Still looking? They must be very well hidden!

[UdubBadger]

looks good

[AndyM]

Originally Posted by maxnix

So any history on these? No rattles?

How about the cargo net? Good for a spare or anything loose. Do we really not have the forward anchors? I know I have the rear ones and I recall the manual referring to the forward ones. I’ll go look.

No rattles on mine.

I think we figured out that cabrio’s get the 4 trunk anchors and coupes do not (in the US).

[nordique14]

Originally Posted by 135i Cabrio

My Canadian 135i Cabrio definitely has the front and rear cargo net anchors. I've haven't sourced a cost effective net that works yet.

Apparently the E65/E66 7-series cargo nets work perfectly in the E88.