Empty compartment in trunk

Papito135 · 10-27-2008, 08:16 PM

Might already be answer but did not show up in search. What is the purpose of the open compartment next to the battery compartment? Looks like something bolts on to that compartment.

Lester · 10-27-2008, 11:33 PM

To the left of the battery? That is for the toolkit, spare bottle of oil, first aid kit, etc.

Papito135 · 10-28-2008, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lester

To the left of the battery? That is for the toolkit, spare bottle of oil, first aid kit, etc.

Oh ok. It still looks like something bolts on there.

twin fed · 10-28-2008, 11:24 AM

Yeah, I was wondering that also. It does look like something bolts there.

Spook · 10-28-2008, 11:25 AM

I was perfectly happy not knowing about it. Now I have to go look.

EspressoBoy · 10-28-2008, 11:29 AM

Where does the trunk monkey go?

EspressoBoy

(A joke....)

turbojayc · 10-28-2008, 02:07 PM

The Sirius Unit bolts in there if you don't already have it.

Papito135 · 10-28-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by turbojayc

The Sirius Unit bolts in there if you don't already have it.

No, the sirius unit has its own compartment toward the rear seats

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 10-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EspressoBoy

Where does the trunk monkey go?

EspressoBoy

(A joke....)

I really want a trunk monkey.....They are awesome, I have no idea why they recalled them???? I feel those actions were proper operation, no need for a recall!!!!

Papito135 · 10-29-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by squeak

it also is suppose to hold the manual so you don't have to fiddle around with it in the glove box.

Good place for it.

Novator · 10-29-2008, 07:56 PM

+1 on the Trunk Monkey. BMW NA better add Trunk Monkey as an option for the 1er. Seems like a better security system then the clown nose alarm system underneath the rear view mirror.

Papito135 · 10-29-2008, 08:04 PM

Since the trunk monkey is out of business, what else goes in that compartment?

Cooldaddygroove · 10-29-2008, 10:21 PM

But what are the mounting bolt holes for?

Bones13 · 05-11-2009, 09:52 AM

Looks to me as if a jack/lug wrench might fit in there. Not sure though. Was the car offered without runflats at some earlier time?

Lester · 05-11-2009, 10:59 PM

This was discussed last year on this forum. It is something to do with the manufacturing process. When the car is started down the production line, this is the first part that is bolted to the conveyor system. The rest of the car is added on to it.

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Cooldaddygroove First Lieutenant 12 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0)	But what are the mounting bolt holes for?
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Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	This was discussed last year on this forum. It is something to do with the manufacturing process. When the car is started down the production line, this is the first part that is bolted to the conveyor system. The rest of the car is added on to it.
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