Coathanger launcher...

nub340 · 06-19-2007, 02:00 PM

So what's the deal with this coathanger accessory? I just installed it today and everytime I let the front seat snap back into it's full upright & locked position, the top plastic coathanger piece goes flying into the backseat at near mach speed.

I'm almost afraid to let anyone sit back there. Am I supposed to glue the coathanger piece to the mount or something? Any suggestions?

e92sam · 06-19-2007, 02:19 PM

You have a 335i, you have to expect things to move fast!

I hear they work ok on the 328i.

nub340 · 06-20-2007, 10:34 AM

Bueller? Bueller?

SoYank · 06-20-2007, 10:43 AM

Make certain you have assembled the two parts in the proper orientation. Seems to me, though, it's a one way fit but I don't remember. Unless you have plans to take it off and store it somewhere until needed, I'd suggest gluing it. Another option would be to wrap a narrow strip of 600 grit sandpaper over the stem before putting on the arms.

nub340 · 06-20-2007, 11:01 AM

interesting... maybe some velcro will work...

nub340 · 07-10-2007, 12:06 PM

Ok I got some velcro. I put a little strip on the inside of the detachable piece where the post goes in. I used the soft side of the velcro. This made it a slightly tighter fit and is just barely enough to keep it from flying off...

UncleWede · 07-10-2007, 01:59 PM

Easy, there are kids reading these posts. . .

montreal_bimmer · 07-10-2007, 03:10 PM

maybe you sit too far forward...

Jobu · 07-10-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nub340

So what's the deal with this coathanger accessory? I just installed it today and everytime I let the front seat snap back into it's full upright & locked position, the top plastic coathanger piece goes flying into the backseat at near mach speed.

I'm almost afraid to let anyone sit back there. Am I supposed to glue the coathanger piece to the mount or something? Any suggestions?

Mine does the same thing. I was pondering a fix. Silicone adhesive? piece of latex from some rubber gloves????

06-19-2007, 02:00 PM	#1
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nub340 First Lieutenant 34 Rep 324 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E92 M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West L.A. 90066 iTrader: (0)	Ok I got some velcro. I put a little strip on the inside of the detachable piece where the post goes in. I used the soft side of the velcro. This made it a slightly tighter fit and is just barely enough to keep it from flying off... __________________ R135 │ 2009 335i E92 6MT / LeMans Blue / Black Dakota / Gray Poplar └┼┼┤ │ Premium / M-Sport / Nav / HD / PDC .246 │ Heated Seats / iPod+USB / Smartphone Integration
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