Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

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Robert T
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Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

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Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim - Time to fit: 10 mins

This is a 10 minute mod and something I've been hankering after doing for a while. The Z3Ms got a carpet lining to the boot lid that the other models in the Z3 range did not. Internally the bootlid of the Z3M is the same as that of the pre-facelift models, so it is possible to retrofit the carpet panel.

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The parts required are the carpet panel itself, 4 locking clips and 4 locking inserts. For part numbers, see below. For more information visit this page (bmwfans.info).

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Fitting is straightforward. Push locking inserts into the bottom end of the two uppermost vertical slots and the outside end of each of the two innermost horizontal(ish) slots. You can see from the after picture approximately where these are. The locking clips then push through the pre-cut holes in the trim panel into the inserts. The clips must be aligned with the direction of the slot beneath and ratchet into position. If not aligned they don't grip and in fact you release them by turning them like a screw.

Fitting the clips
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Parts List

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B51.49.2.492.646   TRIM PANEL         1@  51.07   51.07
B51.71.1.916.199   NUT                4@   0.17    0.68
B51.16.1.932.255   LOCK               4@   0.14    0.56
                             Sub-total            52.31
                             VAT                  10.46
                             TOTAL               £62.77
Contrary to what has been said in at least one other thread on here, the clips and locks can be ordered individually rather than in bags of 10. I had to wait two weeks for the trim panel to come from Germany, but as I got it through my local dealer, it didn't cost me any postage.

I'm very pleased with the result and think it finished the car off nicely.

Cheers R.
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Post by freds dad »

That looks great Robert.

I've looked at the one from the USA with pockets in but its a bit pricey when duty and postage has been added.

I may now go down this road as it looks a nice finish to the boot. Which dealer did you order it from?
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Post by TitanTim »

Looks good Robert and finishes the boot off nicely, shame you can't do the same for the facelift :head: hence why I went for the storage pockets from Roadster Solutions :| Never liked the bare boot lid, just looks unfinished :(

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Post by Brian H »

Excellent Robert, Very tempted myself. :thumb:
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freds dad wrote:I may now go down this road as it looks a nice finish to the boot. Which dealer did you order it from?
It was from Blue Bell just down the road from me. The computer only showed one in Germany when I ordered, so it may take longer to get one if it has to come from where they are made.

Cheers R.
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Robert T wrote:
freds dad wrote:I may now go down this road as it looks a nice finish to the boot. Which dealer did you order it from?
It was from Blue Bell just down the road from me. The computer only showed one in Germany when I ordered, so it may take longer to get one if it has to come from where they are made.

Cheers R.
Or you may have the last one and its NLA :twisted:
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Post by pingu »

They should keep spares available for 10 years after the end of production. The 10 years are nearly up, so get your order in quick.
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There are some parts already NLA such as the aero kits ?
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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

Post by wisemonkey »

looking to do the Z3m carpet mod, im looking to fit boot lid carpet to a 2001 2.2 roaster ,reading through the thread is said it will only fit pre facelift models ,not sure if mines a pre facelift model ?

Are all the z3 boot lids the same ?
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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

Post by Gazza »

Facelift bootlids are different
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2.2 is a facelift, so sadly it will not fit.

Cheers R.
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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

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Here's mine I made.

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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

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Where did you get the material?
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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

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It's made from thin plywood covered in automotive carpet. The clips are the BMW 1/4 turn clips mainly as used in the footwell trim. I have got the template I made for this somewhere.
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Re: Retrofit ///M Boot Lid Trim

Post by Bananasport »

Hi Brian Must have missed your reply re the boot lid material. Where do you buy the fabric? and I would like a copy of the pattern of the actual trim if you can find it
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