Help: retrieving lost item under seat leg extension

blankstar43 · 03-09-2015, 11:35 AM

Recently a few things have fallen into the spaces between the front driver seat and the leg extension and did not fall out underneath the seat. I also cannot see them nor feel them when trying to get my fingers underneath the piece of leather between the seat and extension.

Does anybody know of an easy way to get to these items to retrieve them? Or is removing the entire seat the only viable option?

many thanks.

blankstar43 · 03-11-2015, 09:06 AM

I find it hard to believe nobody else has lost something to the seat monster.

burtonsbs5114 · 03-11-2015, 09:11 AM

Im trying to think of where it fell. Are you referring to the side of the seat. Between the seat and the center counsel? The seat extension should have leather covering the crack when it extends out so idk where the item would fall through.

kscarrol · 03-11-2015, 09:37 AM

^ +1 My seats have a small piece of leather between the leg extension and the main seat, preventing anything from falling through...

1MOREMOD · 03-11-2015, 09:40 AM

What were the items. Possibly a magnet would help? Remove the seat?

blankstar43 · 03-11-2015, 10:12 AM

It's not metal so a magnet won't work.

It's under the leather between the seat and leg extension part. You'll notice on both sides the leather does not connect leaving a gap small things like coins could fall through.

Is it possible to remove the leg extension without removing the seat?

burtonsbs5114 · 03-11-2015, 10:36 AM

I would imagine the leg extension would come off somehow. I don't know how though...

edit: maybe try getting one of those thin, bendy, claw grabber things. Places like Autozone sell them. I know this is a great description, but they are usually like 1-2 feet in length, flexible metal with like a 3-4 prong claw at the end. Stick that down the sides and see if you can feel it/grab it with that.

Rupes · 03-11-2015, 12:43 PM

I had this exact problem with some loose change. Would rattle in there and drive me crazy. I could fit a single finger in the gap (that's what she said) and nothing else. The solution for me involved a spirited drive and taking corners fast enough to force the change towards the drivers side where I could slip a finger in and pull it out.

1MOREMOD · 03-11-2015, 01:01 PM

Did the gap loosen up with repeated fingering?

ASBSECU E93 · 03-11-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Did the gap loosen up with repeated fingering?

I see what you did there...

Bavarian Beast · 03-11-2015, 04:02 PM

I never even noticed the gap in the seat extender.....I am gonna have to check that to see if I lost anything in there. Good luck getting things out. Maybe a stick or wire coat hanger with some duct tape on the end.

InnerBlueSkies · 03-11-2015, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Did the gap loosen up with repeated fingering?

Seems like the most logical next step.

rocket_science · 03-11-2015, 09:40 PM

How about simply removing 4 bolts and tip the seat?

Sebringjetta · 03-11-2015, 10:31 PM

Is op serious ... not sure...... struggle is real I guess. . Wish this was the worst of my problems when it came to my m3

Flying Ace · 03-11-2015, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

Is op serious ... not sure...... struggle is real I guess. . Wish this was the worst of my problems when it came to my m3

Oh I think this is real life

Sebringjetta · 03-12-2015, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

What were the items. Possibly a magnet would help? Remove the seat?

That would be too easy sir

burtonsbs5114 · 03-12-2015, 09:00 AM

I have some pretty good lube. Im willing to bet you could fit your fist in the hole with it...

WickedE93 · 03-12-2015, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by burtonsbs5114

I have some pretty good lube. Im willing to bet you could fit your fist in the hole with it...

Dayum!

1MOREMOD · 03-12-2015, 12:11 PM

I have this problem now with vac floor plates. If I drop a screw or something when working on the car it isn't coming out unless I disassemble the damn plate!

blankstar43 · 04-15-2015, 01:47 PM

An update for anyone interested.

The leather between the seat and leg extension is attached with clips (for lack of better term).

If u pull up on the front starting from the side where the leather "connects" to the leg extension, it will easily pull off of the connection and you can retrieve anything that has fallen below it. It is easily reattached by applying moderate force back to the connection area.

crypticc · 04-15-2015, 02:18 PM

Good to know. Thanks

burtonsbs5114 · 04-15-2015, 03:44 PM

So are you saying you didnt need to use any lube??

03-09-2015, 11:35 AM	#1
blankstar43 Lieutenant 52 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Neverland iTrader: (3)	Help: retrieving lost item under seat leg extension Recently a few things have fallen into the spaces between the front driver seat and the leg extension and did not fall out underneath the seat. I also cannot see them nor feel them when trying to get my fingers underneath the piece of leather between the seat and extension. Does anybody know of an easy way to get to these items to retrieve them? Or is removing the entire seat the only viable option? many thanks. __________________ 2012 JZB/Fox Red M3 DCT -JZB reflectors, CF gills, gloss black grills
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blankstar43 Lieutenant 52 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Neverland iTrader: (3)	I find it hard to believe nobody else has lost something to the seat monster. __________________ 2012 JZB/Fox Red M3 DCT -JZB reflectors, CF gills, gloss black grills
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03-11-2015, 09:37 AM	#4
kscarrol Brigadier General 8912 Rep 4,107 Posts Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (0)	^ +1 My seats have a small piece of leather between the leg extension and the main seat, preventing anything from falling through... __________________ 2021 X3 M40i 1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual BMWCCA # 327475
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03-11-2015, 09:40 AM	#5
1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	What were the items. Possibly a magnet would help? Remove the seat?
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03-11-2015, 10:12 AM	#6
blankstar43 Lieutenant 52 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Neverland iTrader: (3)	It's not metal so a magnet won't work. It's under the leather between the seat and leg extension part. You'll notice on both sides the leather does not connect leaving a gap small things like coins could fall through. Is it possible to remove the leg extension without removing the seat? __________________ 2012 JZB/Fox Red M3 DCT -JZB reflectors, CF gills, gloss black grills
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03-11-2015, 10:36 AM	#7
burtonsbs5114 Major 368 Rep 1,198 Posts Drives: 2021 F87 M2c. LBB, 6mt Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 MV Agusta Burt ... [0.00] 2012 Trek Madone 6. ... [0.00] 2008 BMW e93 M3 [0.00]	I would imagine the leg extension would come off somehow. I don't know how though... edit: maybe try getting one of those thin, bendy, claw grabber things. Places like Autozone sell them. I know this is a great description, but they are usually like 1-2 feet in length, flexible metal with like a 3-4 prong claw at the end. Stick that down the sides and see if you can feel it/grab it with that. __________________ 2021 F87 M2c. Long Beach Blue over black with blue stitching. 6mt, executive package, slick top.
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03-11-2015, 12:43 PM	#8
Rupes Major 1056 Rep 1,459 Posts Drives: F87 M2 (current), E90 330xi (w Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oregon iTrader: (0)	I had this exact problem with some loose change. Would rattle in there and drive me crazy. I could fit a single finger in the gap (that's what she said) and nothing else. The solution for me involved a spirited drive and taking corners fast enough to force the change towards the drivers side where I could slip a finger in and pull it out.
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03-11-2015, 01:01 PM	#9
1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Did the gap loosen up with repeated fingering?
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03-11-2015, 04:02 PM	#11
Bavarian Beast Too many wagons on the bahn..... 98 Rep 582 Posts Drives: LMB 2011 BMW e93 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (1)	I never even noticed the gap in the seat extender.....I am gonna have to check that to see if I lost anything in there. Good luck getting things out. Maybe a stick or wire coat hanger with some duct tape on the end.
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rocket_science 424 ASP 68 Rep 242 Posts Drives: '11 AW E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fort Myers, FL / Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (6)	How about simply removing 4 bolts and tip the seat?
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Sebringjetta Brigadier General 313 Rep 3,675 Posts Drives: E46m3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (39)	Is op serious ... not sure...... struggle is real I guess. . Wish this was the worst of my problems when it came to my m3 __________________
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1MOREMOD - 11818 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	I have this problem now with vac floor plates. If I drop a screw or something when working on the car it isn't coming out unless I disassemble the damn plate!
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04-15-2015, 01:47 PM	#20
blankstar43 Lieutenant 52 Rep 596 Posts Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Neverland iTrader: (3)	An update for anyone interested. The leather between the seat and leg extension is attached with clips (for lack of better term). If u pull up on the front starting from the side where the leather "connects" to the leg extension, it will easily pull off of the connection and you can retrieve anything that has fallen below it. It is easily reattached by applying moderate force back to the connection area. __________________ 2012 JZB/Fox Red M3 DCT -JZB reflectors, CF gills, gloss black grills
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crypticc Captain 77 Rep 966 Posts Drives: e92 M3 DCT + Comp Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Good to know. Thanks
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