What's in your tool kit?

ianc · 03-30-2010, 10:11 AM

Hi folks,

I just happened to be poking around in the trunk last nite and took the tool kit out for a look see. Mine contains the tow hook and screwdriver, but there is one empty compartment in it. Reading through the manual later on, I see that an Allen wrench is necessary to manually open\close the sunroof should the motor\switch die. Confusingly however, the mention of the Allen key in the manual had the dreaded little asterisk next to it, denoting optional, special, or country-specific equipment, whereas the screwdriver did not.

Did your 135i coupe come with this Allen key? Thanks for any info,

ianc

spellbmw · 03-30-2010, 11:55 AM

Hmmm...tool kit? Haven't even looked at it since I took delivery in Munich! Cool...something else to explore this weekend. I did keep my German firstaid kit and warning triangle as well as Austrian required warning vest. Just fun stuff.

JimD · 03-30-2010, 06:21 PM

Mine has an allen wrench but it is to manually operate the convertible top.

I also added a tool roll. I hate not to have any tools in the car. So I carry a set of 1/4 and 3/8 sockets, combination wrenches, pliers, a screwdriver with a bunch of tips (torx are especially handy for the bimmer) and extensions and adapters. It will fit into the space for the toolkit close to the battery.

Jim

fwmcb · 03-30-2010, 07:11 PM

the 09 e92 didn't have the allen key either. The dealer said that now the sunroof can be opened by screwdriver.

fwmcb · 03-30-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JimD

Mine has an allen wrench but it is to manually operate the convertible top.

I also added a tool roll. I hate not to have any tools in the car. So I carry a set of 1/4 and 3/8 sockets, combination wrenches, pliers, a screwdriver with a bunch of tips (torx are especially handy for the bimmer) and extensions and adapters. It will fit into the space for the toolkit close to the battery.

Jim

I believe that the verts all have the tool.

Feyd · 03-30-2010, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JimD

Mine has an allen wrench but it is to manually operate the convertible top.

Wow, I hope there is a hell of a gear train on that thing... closing a convertible top with an allen key seems really insurmountable. Especially if its starting to rain!

ianc · 03-30-2010, 07:21 PM

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the 09 e92

E92? I'm pretty much a BMW n00b, but I thought the coupe was the E82 and the cab was the E88; what's an E92?

Thanks Jim, but still looking for coupe owners to check in...

ianc

ennislaw · 03-30-2010, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by spellbmw

Hmmm...tool kit? Haven't even looked at it since I took delivery in Munich! Cool...something else to explore this weekend. I did keep my German firstaid kit and warning triangle as well as Austrian required warning vest. Just fun stuff.

I got the First Aid kit and Warning Triangle, but not the warning vest! I did my ED in late November 2009. I haven't checked to see if I still have the tool kit or not, IIRC, it's the only item the BMW rep said didn't need to be removed before dropping off.

pge

rsjean · 03-30-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ianc

E92? I'm pretty much a BMW n00b, but I thought the coupe was the E82 and the cab was the E88; what's an E92?

Thanks Jim, but still looking for coupe owners to check in...

ianc

E92 is a 3 series. Shares a lot of the same platform with the 1 series so much comingling on the forum.

Cuz5150 · 03-30-2010, 08:19 PM

Speaking of tool kits.........I was over at realoemparts.com and it shows a nice(2) comprehensive tool kits with a few wrenches....etc.
Can we get those here in the states? Anyone have a BMW tool that they know of?
[EMAIL="http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=UC73&mospid=50622&btnr=82_1311& hg=82&fg=26"]

CrazyIvan · 03-30-2010, 09:44 PM

I added a warning triangle (there is a DIY thread), jump cables, plus vest and first aid kit I brought from Germany. I also carry a flashlight in the glovebox.

Zuzu · 03-30-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

Wow, I hope there is a hell of a gear train on that thing... closing a convertible top with an allen key seems really insurmountable. Especially if its starting to rain!

The roof just pulls over..The Allen key is just to lock it in place once closed..

ianc · 03-30-2010, 11:01 PM

Hey that's great you all have your emergency packs of girl scout cookies and all, but is there one cotton pickin' person with a 135i coupe who can answer my question?

What came in the FACTORY TOOL KIT?!

Ahem. Thanks...

ianc

spellbmw · 03-31-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianc

Hey that's great you all have your emergency packs of girl scout cookies and all, but is there one cotton pickin' person with a 135i coupe who can answer my question?

What came in the FACTORY TOOL KIT?!

Ahem. Thanks...

ianc

If you mean 'factory tool kit' as in what comes with it from the factory (logical assumption): tow hook and screwdriver for the coupe

Jaguar66 · 03-31-2010, 05:53 PM

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ianc · 03-31-2010, 10:23 PM

Thanks for the info spell, guess I can drop my plan of harassing my sales guy now!

ianc

JasonCSU · 04-01-2010, 09:24 AM

Mine came with the tow hook, screwdriver, and a wrench.

ianc · 04-01-2010, 09:40 AM

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Mine came with the tow hook, screwdriver, and a wrench.

A wrench? Like... (wait for it) an ALLEN wrench?

Why is it so hard to get this question answered? Maybe I should just call my sales guy anyway... sigh...

ianc

tcd223 · 04-01-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianc

A wrench? Like... (wait for it) an ALLEN wrench?

Why is it so hard to get this question answered? Maybe I should just call my sales guy anyway... sigh...

ianc

My kit had the tow hook and screwdriver. Yes, there is an empty pocket, presumably for the allen key.

Are you really that bored that you'll chase a sales person for an allen key?

ianc · 04-01-2010, 02:04 PM

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Are you really that bored that you'll chase a sales person for an allen key?

Yeah man! I just spent 40 large on a new car. If it's missing something from the tool kit, I want it. Is that strange to you?

Thanks for the info though...

ianc

tcd223 · 04-01-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ianc

Yeah man! I just spent 40 large on a new car. If it's missing something from the tool kit, I want it. Is that strange to you?

Thanks for the info though...

ianc

Unless you live next door to the dealership, yes. Allen keys usually cost less than a buck.

ianc · 04-01-2010, 03:30 PM

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Unless you live next door to the dealership, yes. Allen keys usually cost less than a buck.

I don't live far from the dealer, no. And it's not just any Allen key either...

I have a pretty good screwdriver selection as well, but if I was missing the one from the tool kit, I'd want that as well. Go figure eh?

ianc

03-30-2010, 10:11 AM	#1
ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Show me pics of your factory tool Kit please Hi folks, I just happened to be poking around in the trunk last nite and took the tool kit out for a look see. Mine contains the tow hook and screwdriver, but there is one empty compartment in it. Reading through the manual later on, I see that an Allen wrench is necessary to manually open\close the sunroof should the motor\switch die. Confusingly however, the mention of the Allen key in the manual had the dreaded little asterisk next to it, denoting optional, special, or country-specific equipment, whereas the screwdriver did not. Did your 135i coupe come with this Allen key? Thanks for any info, ianc Last edited by ianc; 04-02-2010 at 10:27 PM..
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spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	Hmmm...tool kit? Haven't even looked at it since I took delivery in Munich! Cool...something else to explore this weekend. I did keep my German firstaid kit and warning triangle as well as Austrian required warning vest. Just fun stuff. __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	Mine has an allen wrench but it is to manually operate the convertible top. I also added a tool roll. I hate not to have any tools in the car. So I carry a set of 1/4 and 3/8 sockets, combination wrenches, pliers, a screwdriver with a bunch of tips (torx are especially handy for the bimmer) and extensions and adapters. It will fit into the space for the toolkit close to the battery. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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fwmcb Major 31 Rep 1,107 Posts Drives: 2015 F30 328i X-drive Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 128i [0.00]	the 09 e92 didn't have the allen key either. The dealer said that now the sunroof can be opened by screwdriver.
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Cuz5150 Major 215 Rep 1,489 Posts Drives: 06-M3ZHP/04-M3 Vert/02Duc998 Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Speaking of tool kits.........I was over at realoemparts.com and it shows a nice(2) comprehensive tool kits with a few wrenches....etc. Can we get those here in the states? Anyone have a BMW tool that they know of? [EMAIL="http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=UC73&mospid=50622&btnr=82_1311& hg=82&fg=26"] __________________ -Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"- 07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD Last edited by Cuz5150; 03-30-2010 at 08:27 PM.. Reason: add link
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CrazyIvan Lieutenant 29 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	I added a warning triangle (there is a DIY thread), jump cables, plus vest and first aid kit I brought from Germany. I also carry a flashlight in the glovebox. __________________
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ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Hey that's great you all have your emergency packs of girl scout cookies and all, but is there one cotton pickin' person with a 135i coupe who can answer my question? What came in the FACTORY TOOL KIT?! Ahem. Thanks... ianc
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Jaguar66 M Power 41 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: '09 ///M-Sport 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Rafael iTrader: (3)	! __________________ Last edited by Jaguar66; 04-21-2010 at 10:59 PM..
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ianc Ex '87 Carrera 246 Rep 1,259 Posts Drives: '10 TiAg 6MT 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Redwood Shores, California iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info spell, guess I can drop my plan of harassing my sales guy now! ianc
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JasonCSU Colonel 702 Rep 2,548 Posts Drives: '08 135i, '88 325is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1988 BMW 325is [0.00] 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	Mine came with the tow hook, screwdriver, and a wrench. __________________ Delivered in Munich, broken in on the Nurburgring.
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