BMW "Coathanger" accessory

drhardee · 07-15-2011, 01:24 PM

I just purchased the BMW "coathanger accessory". It attaches to the drivers' seat headrest, and is very handy if you (like me) wear a suit jacket every day. Yeah, I know, I could just keep using the "coat hanger hanging from the grab bar" for free..but this was only $50.00, and I'll use it most every day. I no longer have to put up with fishing the coat hanger out of the back seat (where ever I threw it) or listening to it tap tap tap on the glass when it swings around. Here's some pics of the ridiculously easy install, and finished product. It can be easily removed if it gets in a passenger's way.

CaptChaos · 07-15-2011, 01:25 PM

I bought the same hanger when I got my car and it has worked very well to date.

wren57 · 07-15-2011, 02:39 PM

I was just looking at one of these. Definitely looks like a quality product, glad to hear it actually works well. I'm just a bit hesitant to spend $50 on a coat hanger...

Never-Enough · 07-15-2011, 03:08 PM

LOL @ $50. Can't put the jacket over the headrest?!

GetSomeE92 · 07-15-2011, 03:46 PM

Don't you have the little hook that folds down from the headliner in the rear seat? I use that to hang my jacket and it works fine.

Jns2001 · 07-15-2011, 04:25 PM

All you have to do to avoid the tap tap, is when your coat is not there, put the friggin hanger on the floor. But I agree it is a cleaner solution that you got, until you have another 3 passengers and someone starts bitching about it. Think going to lunch with colleagues.

zeenon53 · 07-15-2011, 04:56 PM

If you wear a suit to work everyday then spending $50 probably won't break the bank...

Hankdoll · 07-15-2011, 05:58 PM

I'm a suit and used one of these for several years (but BMW only charged $30 back then). I eventually had to take it out because my kids wouldn't stop grabbing it like handlebars. The top kept popping off. Kids ruin everything.

fatass · 07-15-2011, 06:15 PM

holy crap, $50? is it made in germany?

rovensail · 07-15-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Hankdoll

Kids ruin everything.

WWONG · 07-15-2011, 10:23 PM

Why is that part around the AC controls cream beige instead of black?

Jns2001 · 07-16-2011, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hankdoll

I'm a suit and used one of these for several years (but BMW only charged $30 back then). I eventually had to take it out because my kids wouldn't stop grabbing it like handlebars. The top kept popping off. Kids ruin everything.

I loved the part that "kids ruin everything"

drhardee · 07-17-2011, 10:29 AM

I think it's an elegant touch in an elegant car. The hanger part is removable (simply lift it up and off the base). I'll remove the hanger if I carry passengers... Fortunately, I don't have kids, but I did consider, "what if someone did grab it and use it for an assist bar?" If they break it, I'll just beat 'em with the rest of it and tell them to buy me a new hanger accessory.

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-17-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by drhardee

I think it's an elegant touch in an elegant car. The hanger part is removable (simply lift it up and off the base). I'll remove the hanger if I carry passengers... Fortunately, I don't have kids, but I did consider, "what if someone did grab it and use it for an assist bar?" If they break it, I'll just beat 'em with the rest of it and tell them to buy me a new hanger accessory.

Lmao

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-17-2011, 10:44 AM

Another underrated gem the grocery gripper- fantastic accessory!!

Cgmiller63 · 07-17-2011, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hankdoll

I'm a suit and used one of these for several years (but BMW only charged $30 back then). I eventually had to take it out because my kids wouldn't stop grabbing it like handlebars. The top kept popping off. Kids ruin everything.

LMAO!

Lowflight · 07-17-2011, 02:13 PM

I got a $30 Gift Card to the Boutique when I bought my 335i in March. I think I will buy one of these...I am in and out of my car with my suit jacket and I just throw it across the back seat.....

longhorn335 · 07-19-2011, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Never-Enough

LOL @ $50. Can't put the jacket over the headrest?!

Can't you just take the bus to work instead of driving a BMW?

wren57 · 07-19-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by longhorn335

Can't you just take the bus to work instead of driving a BMW?

Only when the helicopter is down for maintenance.

Ricer X · 07-19-2011, 03:22 PM

I've had this "mod" even before my bimmer. Used in my G35 before. It is pretty universal and if you wear quality suits $50 is cheap compared to a new one or regular pressing.

Sharper Image used to carry a chrome one that was more modern looking if anyone wants an alternative. I'm sure it can still be found.

Seminole · 07-19-2011, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by WWONG

Why is that part around the AC controls cream beige instead of black?

I think it was a thing with 2006 models. I found this thread (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=550117) and this picture of a 06 E90 was in there:

Jayp0d · 07-19-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SDeFranco1

Another underrated gem the grocery gripper- fantastic accessory!!

These (the coat hanger and grocery gripper) have been on my wish-list. Glad to know you guys have found value in them.

07-15-2011, 01:24 PM	#1
drhardee New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2014 i3 w/REX Solar Orange Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	BMW "Coathanger" accessory I just purchased the BMW "coathanger accessory". It attaches to the drivers' seat headrest, and is very handy if you (like me) wear a suit jacket every day. Yeah, I know, I could just keep using the "coat hanger hanging from the grab bar" for free..but this was only $50.00, and I'll use it most every day. I no longer have to put up with fishing the coat hanger out of the back seat (where ever I threw it) or listening to it tap tap tap on the glass when it swings around. Here's some pics of the ridiculously easy install, and finished product. It can be easily removed if it gets in a passenger's way. Attached Images __________________ 2014 BMW i3 w/REX /Solar orange/ ACC and parking assist suites
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07-15-2011, 01:25 PM	#2
CaptChaos Captain 55 Rep 817 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 - Mineral Grey Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada iTrader: (0)	I bought the same hanger when I got my car and it has worked very well to date.
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07-15-2011, 02:39 PM	#3
wren57 Roll Tide 591 Rep 2,345 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St Louis iTrader: (10)	I was just looking at one of these. Definitely looks like a quality product, glad to hear it actually works well. I'm just a bit hesitant to spend $50 on a coat hanger... __________________ Fix your broken/stripped cowl bolts with this elegant brass solution! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=20230306
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07-15-2011, 03:08 PM	#4
Never-Enough Banned 48 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi E90 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (19)	LOL @ $50. Can't put the jacket over the headrest?!
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GetSomeE92 Major 36 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: '09 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (7)	Don't you have the little hook that folds down from the headliner in the rear seat? I use that to hang my jacket and it works fine.
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Jns2001 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 269 Posts Drives: BMW 325i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sao Paulo iTrader: (0)	All you have to do to avoid the tap tap, is when your coat is not there, put the friggin hanger on the floor. But I agree it is a cleaner solution that you got, until you have another 3 passengers and someone starts bitching about it. Think going to lunch with colleagues.
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zeenon53 Major 39 Rep 1,154 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: obx iTrader: (3)	If you wear a suit to work everyday then spending $50 probably won't break the bank...
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07-15-2011, 05:58 PM	#8
Hankdoll Lieutenant 136 Rep 423 Posts Drives: M2/M3/4/5 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: O.C., CA iTrader: (0)	I'm a suit and used one of these for several years (but BMW only charged $30 back then). I eventually had to take it out because my kids wouldn't stop grabbing it like handlebars. The top kept popping off. Kids ruin everything. __________________
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fatass Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 251 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bay area iTrader: (2)	holy crap, $50? is it made in germany?
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WWONG Banned 109 Rep 1,830 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (14)	Why is that part around the AC controls cream beige instead of black?
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07-17-2011, 10:29 AM	#13
drhardee New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2014 i3 w/REX Solar Orange Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (0)	I think it's an elegant touch in an elegant car. The hanger part is removable (simply lift it up and off the base). I'll remove the hanger if I carry passengers... Fortunately, I don't have kids, but I did consider, "what if someone did grab it and use it for an assist bar?" If they break it, I'll just beat 'em with the rest of it and tell them to buy me a new hanger accessory. __________________ 2014 BMW i3 w/REX /Solar orange/ ACC and parking assist suites
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1113 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	Another underrated gem the grocery gripper- fantastic accessory!!
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Lowflight Captain 336 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis TN iTrader: (2)	I got a $30 Gift Card to the Boutique when I bought my 335i in March. I think I will buy one of these...I am in and out of my car with my suit jacket and I just throw it across the back seat.....
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07-19-2011, 03:22 PM	#20
Ricer X noted crusty old man 99 Rep 7,859 Posts Drives: like a man late for work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: of what? iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [6.76]	I've had this "mod" even before my bimmer. Used in my G35 before. It is pretty universal and if you wear quality suits $50 is cheap compared to a new one or regular pressing. Sharper Image used to carry a chrome one that was more modern looking if anyone wants an alternative. I'm sure it can still be found. __________________ Photoshoot: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448667 Ihsanshaik - X/Vasillalov - X/Nood1es - X/Countless more I can't recall - X Nobama 2012
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