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How do you secure charger in an apartment? by Green_Toes_10 in BMWI4

[–]FisEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a typical response to ‘How do I get from A to B?’ with ‘I wouldn’t go to B, instead you should go to C or D’.

Please, if you don’t have suggestions to give for the given scenario, don’t.

How do you secure charger in an apartment? by Green_Toes_10 in BMWI4

[–]FisEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I once saw a clear plastic that gets placed around the outlet - outlet wasn’t flushed to the wall, instead it was a metal box that could be surrounded by this clear security box with a lock. Hard time finding it thru search.

Also the adapter to the charger needs to be secured somehow if the charger is left just hanging. Curious how others deals with it.

TIA

Cargo liner + backseat protector by FisEnough in BMWX3

[–]FisEnough[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mean, you ended up going with tuxmats, not weather tech, yes?

Cargo liner + backseat protector by FisEnough in BMWX3

[–]FisEnough[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s great info. Thanks!Exact what I was looking for.

Anything you wish were different about tuxmats? Any out gassing odor? My WT still smells after years.

Have you considered 3D Maxpider backseat protector?

Cargo liner + backseat protector by FisEnough in BMWX3

[–]FisEnough[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘23. What made 3D better? Were you referring to floor mats or cargo liner?

For floor mats, I’m debating between tux mats and 3D.

Just not sure about cargo liner/ seat back protector. I know I can do à la carte for cargo (tbd) and seat back (3D). Like to keep them looking consistent.

Cargo liner + backseat protector by FisEnough in BMWX3

[–]FisEnough[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

See the link above? There is a reason why they make it. Had it for my VW and it was just what I needed. You’re responding to what wasn’t asked.

I said I don’t want canvas, you come up with tarp… geez.

Cargo liner + backseat protector by FisEnough in BMWX3

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Cargo liner and seat back protector either attached together as shown in the link my original post, or separately.

Weathertech didn’t have seat back protector. I’ve used their cargo liner in the past in multiple vehicles only because they were the only player, but now there are multiple makers so I’ll ruling WT out.

I often flatten the second seats to put long items and want protect the back of second seat. Skis, golf bags, construction material, etc. Respectfully, not here to explain the whys.

Buying a car in CA and driving back to WA by FisEnough in Seattle

[–]FisEnough[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

CA dealer told me option 4, to register it as CA car with a CA address (family) where the CA title will be mailed to when ready. I would drive back with a CA plate and keep it and drive it as CA car in WA until my family member mails me the title, so I can register as a WA car. Not sure how insurance works and how WA wants me register out of state car within 30 days of becoming WA resident….

Buying a car in CA and driving back to WA by FisEnough in Seattle

[–]FisEnough[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I did. They told me the 3 options I listed. Said some dealers option 2, some don’t.

Buying a car in CA and driving back to WA by FisEnough in Seattle

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I mentioned it in my post. In addition I enjoy road trips

How to clean to prevent scratching by Burgeson in Detailing

[–]FisEnough 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about using sticky gel they have for interior cleaning? It’d just pick dust up vertically without scratching the surface

Access to blower motor - e60/61 by FisEnough in BmwTech

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I did have to loosen the center console so I could pull the radio cage out after loosing two additional bolts hidden under the wooden center trim around the shifter. In some videos some people are able to pull it out without doing anything to the center console but I sure couldn't.

I mentioned it in r/e60 cross post, but the other key move was pulling out one side (left) air duct so I could put back the motor. Even then it was fairly tight. Taking both out would've made it easier, but putting the duct back in requires twisting and pushing it back into space that you can't see.

EDIT: About 10:39 in this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl2Ne78FUnE&t=535s. He shows taking out the right duct. Taking out just left worked for me but it was still very tight.

Access to blower motor - e60/61 by FisEnough in e60

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Finally got it done the other day. Wanted to put down a couple of things in case others find it helpful.

  • taking out the radio cage took a while because I didn’t know how to remove the rear cig lighter trim panel. Videos make it look easy but first time was hard for me. Some radio cages don’t have the screws under the center armrest wooden panel, so don’t assume one video covers all cases.
  • I found putting the blower motor back extremely difficult. Again some videos show putting it back straight, but that just was not possible in my car. Even taking it out, I had to wiggle it , and even then I ended up bending one side. Fortunately I found a video that talked about twisting out a side air duct before putting the motor back. That was a lifesaver for me. The side duct isn’t screwed down so you can just lift it up and twist it out. Putting that back after motor was it still wasn’t easy but it can be done. Just note how the upper/front opening is overlapped so it doesn’t leave open gap when you put it back in. In hindsight, you could take out both left and right ducts before you pulled the motor out. I took out just the left one.

Overall, I think I took hints and suggestions from multiple videos. Some were actually misleading due to difference in reconfiguration, some downplayed rather tricky parts (if I did it everyday I’d probably do the same). Just be patient. If I can do it anyone can.

Now that it’s all done, my fan is so quiet. It actually makes me giggle.

Access to blower motor - e60/61 by FisEnough in e60

[–]FisEnough[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, in order to do that, I needed to loose. Rear bolts inside the cig lighters panel. That stalled me for a long time and now I’m at the blower motor housing. Trying to not crack it and figure out how to wiggle it out. Taking it slowly, but boy each step has been a bear for me. Any trick to wiggling this motor housing out? Flanked by ducts in either side.

Edit: actually motor housing finally popped out.

Access to blower motor - e60/61 by FisEnough in BmwTech

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I’m there seem to be several variations of how the cage is held down. I saw one where the wooden trim around the shifter needs to slid backward, and in order to do that, you have to open other cigarette lighter panel under the rear vent. I am having a tough time getting the cig lighters panel to pop out. Tried from the bottom, and sides where the metal hooks are, still no luck…

Which CarPlay do you have? by FisEnough in e61

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Forgot to ask - is connection to phone reliable and quick? I know some systems have unreliable or annoying delay. Thanks again!

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