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Mike Patterson - 07 Jan 2006 22:22 GMT

On the 2000 Z3 there appears to be a storage compartment between the
roll hoops. Is this true?

If so, I can't for the life of me find a latch mechanism anywhere, and
I'm afraid to force it without knowing the coirrect means of opening
it.

I've been googling like crazy and haven't found anything on this.
Maybe it isn't storage at all?

Thanks!
Mike

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Tom K. - 08 Jan 2006 02:49 GMT

> On the 2000 Z3 there appears to be a storage compartment between the
> roll hoops. Is this true?
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> I've been googling like crazy and haven't found anything on this.
> Maybe it isn't storage at all?

My '97 had a large, convenient storage area there (but no hoops). IIRC, it
was replaced by a woofer for the audio system beginning around 1999.

Tom K.

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Mike Patterson - 08 Jan 2006 04:11 GMT

>> On the 2000 Z3 there appears to be a storage compartment between the
>> roll hoops. Is this true?
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>
>Tom K.

There is a woofer under it, but it looks like there is still a storage
area above the woofer, maybe 8-10 inches high. Looking at it from the
back I can see what appear to be the hinges.

I have found a picture of a similar storage bin, but that had an
obvious button for a latch. No buttons on mine.

Thanks
Mike
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John Carrier - 08 Jan 2006 12:47 GMT

I assume you've RTFM (page 90 for the 2000)? The coupes have a storage area
there, the roadsters have an optional (?) storage box with an obvious
release button.

R / John

> On the 2000 Z3 there appears to be a storage compartment between the
> roll hoops. Is this true?
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> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
> Lily Tomlin

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Mike Patterson - 08 Jan 2006 17:27 GMT

Don't have a manual yet. Planning to get one ASAP. Thought I might
find one downloadable online, but no luck so far.

If as you say the storage box is optional, then my guess is that it
was not opted by the original owner (car started life as a 1-year
lease).

Thanks
Mike

>I assume you've RTFM (page 90 for the 2000)? The coupes have a storage area
>there, the roadsters have an optional (?) storage box with an obvious
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>> "I always wanted to be somebody...I should have been more specific..." -
>> Lily Tomlin

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Fred W - 09 Jan 2006 15:02 GMT

> Don't have a manual yet. Planning to get one ASAP. Thought I might
> find one downloadable online, but no luck so far.

Go to the BMWNA web site and join the "Owner's Circle" for free. You
will then be able to download an owners manual for your 2000 (or later) BMW.

http://www.bmwusa.com/ownerscircle

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-Fred W

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Mike Patterson - 09 Jan 2006 16:19 GMT

Thanks Fred,
A couple of other people have recommended that via email (thanks
guys), so I did.

Excellent advise!
Mike

>> Don't have a manual yet. Planning to get one ASAP. Thought I might
>> find one downloadable online, but no luck so far.
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>http://www.bmwusa.com/ownerscircle

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