[Broken1]

So I decided to order the sunglasses tray today - they said I could collect it tomorrow afternoon (yaY) so I hope it's there when I go get it!

Anyways, got one or two questions:

1. Which screw driver do I need to install it? Where could I get it from (hardware shop? BMW only?) What does it look like? What size?

2. Seeing as I lose the cigarette lighter socket in the ashtray - could I put my cigarette lighter (the actual heating element) in my arm rest? Would it cause damage if I decide to use it one day?

It'll be quite exciting working on my car - it'll be the first propper screw and driver work I will be doing :-)
Thank to the DIY here, I am confident....lets hope it goes well!!

[afocoryw20]

Look at this thread...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...unglass+holder

[Broken1]

Thanks, I saw that thread
It doesn't state what screw driver to use to undo the torx-20 screws, what it looks like or where I would get it from and it doesn't answer my other question about the cigarette lighter jobbie

Thanks for your help though/...

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by Broken1

Thanks, I saw that thread
It doesn't state what screw driver to use to undo the torx-20 screws,
Thanks for your help though/...

: You need a torx T-20 Screwdriver, what else? There really is no better way to say. Just go to a hardwarestore and tell them: I need a Torx screwdriver size twenty.

[Broken1]

:blond moment: (thanks)

[Tierfreund]

Happens to the best....

[06graphite]

i'm not sure I'd use the cigarette lighter (heater thingy) in the power point in the arm rest. From what I've seen on other cars (not BMWs admittedly) the power points are not rated for the current draw of the lighter.

Actual lighter ports usually use heavier wiring and the receptacle itself is rated for higher temperatures. But I'm not sure if BMW uses the same wiring and receptacles in the armrest or not.

[Broken1]

Originally Posted by 06graphite

i'm not sure I'd use the cigarette lighter (heater thingy) in the power point in the arm rest. From what I've seen on other cars (not BMWs admittedly) the power points are not rated for the current draw of the lighter.

Actual lighter ports usually use heavier wiring and the receptacle itself is rated for higher temperatures. But I'm not sure if BMW uses the same wiring and receptacles in the armrest or not.

Any one else know anything about this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^



So I installed the sunglasses tray today. It took less than 10 mins (thanks to the DIY). Pulling the trim out was harder then I expected, but I managed quite well! The sunglasses tray is surprisingly big. It's deeper, wider, and taller than the ashtray. I'm sure many non-smokers would like something like this. I had no use for the ashtray...but the handy storage from this tray will come in use!!! I might not even use it for sunglasses!!

[Broken1]

Originally Posted by 06graphite

i'm not sure I'd use the cigarette lighter (heater thingy) in the power point in the arm rest. From what I've seen on other cars (not BMWs admittedly) the power points are not rated for the current draw of the lighter.

Actual lighter ports usually use heavier wiring and the receptacle itself is rated for higher temperatures. But I'm not sure if BMW uses the same wiring and receptacles in the armrest or not.

Anyone?

[Orangeman5]

How does the shift boot cover fit in to the center console trim cover? I'm not clear on how to remove the shift boot cover. Do you just pull it out? If so how do you get it back in?

[Broken1]

Originally Posted by Orangeman5

How does the shift boot cover fit in to the center console trim cover? I'm not clear on how to remove the shift boot cover. Do you just pull it out? If so how do you get it back in?

There are 4 black little plastic clips on the sides (seat sides) of it. I basically just pushed each side (at the same time - one side per hand) and it clipped up....

:P

Anyone on the ligher issue? E90Fleet? Anyone?

[MB330]

Can I order sunglasses tray as a factory install options?

[thrill30]

Originally Posted by Broken1

So I installed the sunglasses tray today. It took less than 10 mins (thanks to the DIY). Pulling the trim out was harder then I expected, but I managed quite well! The sunglasses tray is surprisingly big. It's deeper, wider, and taller than the ashtray. I'm sure many non-smokers would like something like this. I had no use for the ashtray...but the handy storage from this tray will come in use!!! I might not even use it for sunglasses!!

Sounds like something I might want to do.... would you mind posting a picture of the sunglasses tray? I just wanna see how it looks when installed.

[3aficionado]

Originally Posted by Broken1

2. Seeing as I lose the cigarette lighter socket in the ashtray - could I put my cigarette lighter (the actual heating element) in my arm rest? Would it cause damage if I decide to use it one day?

Interesting idea. I'm a little confused by the question and maybe others are too.

Do you mean you want to try to just plug the cig lighter into the Aux power outlet in hopes of using the cig lighter?

Or do you mean you want to replace the Aux power outlet next to the Aux In jack with the cig lighter socket so you can use the cig lighter?

Or do you mean you want to add the cig lighter socket to the armrest in addition to the aux power outlet thats already there next to the Aux In jack? If so, would you be drilling your own hole somewhere in the armrest for the cig lighter?

The only reason I could see for keeping the cig lighter socket is for the additional power outlet for more devices (option #3). Using the cig lighter in a car without an ash tray doesnt make much sense.

[Tierfreund]

Originally Posted by NIVKI89

Can I order sunglasses tray as a factory install options?

Not in the US.

[jigga]

pics please?

[Broken1]

I won't have time to post photo's until the weekend, work is really hektic... but here is a photo from the DIY thread mentioned above...

[E90Fleet]

On the ligther thing

All the powerpoints run throuhg the same fuse, but the front socket is different

Its also listed as a lighter and the others are listed as power points

So maybe the lighet wont work in the other sockets ???

[thrill30]

Originally Posted by Broken1

I won't have time to post photo's until the weekend, work is really hektic... but here is a photo from the DIY thread mentioned above...

Cool .... thanks. I like it.