Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Hi
Can anyone tell me whether I can buy this in the UK please ? And, if so, where?
It's the Roadster Valet for the Z3.
http://www.roadstersolutions.com/product662.html
We, the missus and I, plan to tour Europe a little, camping, in the summer (France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy), and we are trying to look for the best 'extra storage' solutions.
Any other storage space utilising tips would also be much appreciated. Although the boot is already almost full !
I've already ordered a floor storage net for the driver's side, after reading about it here ; http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=33062
Thanks very much for your help.
Gelert
Can anyone tell me whether I can buy this in the UK please ? And, if so, where?
It's the Roadster Valet for the Z3.
http://www.roadstersolutions.com/product662.html
We, the missus and I, plan to tour Europe a little, camping, in the summer (France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy), and we are trying to look for the best 'extra storage' solutions.
Any other storage space utilising tips would also be much appreciated. Although the boot is already almost full !
I've already ordered a floor storage net for the driver's side, after reading about it here ; http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... =5&t=33062
Thanks very much for your help.
Gelert
Miss Sexy-Hips .... 2002, 2.2i Sport Roadster, Titanium Silver
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Assume this is a suit hanger that goes behind the rear seats. If so - what does it hang from ?
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
hi
It hangs from the head rests via an elasticated hood thingy
You can see it here : http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page4.html
It hangs from the head rests via an elasticated hood thingy
You can see it here : http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page4.html
Miss Sexy-Hips .... 2002, 2.2i Sport Roadster, Titanium Silver
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Worth checking out the space in front of the radiator. Light items only as they will be sitting on the front undertray.
I've carried 2 pairs of walking boots tightly wrapped in a plastic bag. If its a dry day , no need to wrap.
You have to be very careful in case the plastic flaps and blocks the rad or oil cooler. Best to road test on a wet day.
Depends on your model, but also check out the space behind the front wheel turrets.
I have jump leads and some extra tools in a canvas bag on the LHS (1.9)
Mike F had a write up (possibly in the Knowledge base) on camping in his Z3.
I've carried 2 pairs of walking boots tightly wrapped in a plastic bag. If its a dry day , no need to wrap.
You have to be very careful in case the plastic flaps and blocks the rad or oil cooler. Best to road test on a wet day.
Depends on your model, but also check out the space behind the front wheel turrets.
I have jump leads and some extra tools in a canvas bag on the LHS (1.9)
Mike F had a write up (possibly in the Knowledge base) on camping in his Z3.
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Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Gelert wrote:
Any other storage space utilising tips would also be much appreciated. Although the boot is already almost full !
Things like this will let you pack much more in, but rely on having access to a vacuum to re-pack:
https://www.yourspacebag.co.uk/
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
If you can't find the real thing - then buy some elasticated velcro straps from Halfords and use ordinary suit carriers - worked for us last year.Gelert wrote:hi
It hangs from the head rests via an elasticated hood thingy
You can see it here : http://www.roadstersolutions.com/page4.html
Sounds as if your boot is already full but if you want a tailored fit then http://www.roadsterbag.co.uk/BMW-Roadst ... ggage.html are great and still leave room around the edges for shoes etc.
Agree with henrycrun's comments on space behind turrets for tool bags etc.
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Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Hi, I must say I really like the look of the luggage set. I feel a treat coming on! I take it you do the "bump removal" procedure first?
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
And Lidl/Aldi sometimes do a car storage bag which is a perfect match for the standard Z3 grey carpet.
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Oh right lovely thanks. Very tempted to buy a set.
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Simplest tip is to only use soft bags, then there is always room to squeeze another little thing in...
Hard cases (tailor-made excepted of course) are not an efficient use of space.
Then there's always the OEM boot mounted luggage rack, but you have to drill your boot lid to fit it...
Or I have seen a boot mounted luggage rack (non OEM) which attaches with straps so you don't have to drill any holes, and the materials are chosen so you won't scratch your paintwork as long as you're careful, but best to put a soft blanket or similar between the bag and the boot lid.
You could always pretend you're driving an ///M and take out your spare wheel and jack...lots of space to be had there.
Have a great trip!
A.
Hard cases (tailor-made excepted of course) are not an efficient use of space.
Then there's always the OEM boot mounted luggage rack, but you have to drill your boot lid to fit it...
Or I have seen a boot mounted luggage rack (non OEM) which attaches with straps so you don't have to drill any holes, and the materials are chosen so you won't scratch your paintwork as long as you're careful, but best to put a soft blanket or similar between the bag and the boot lid.
You could always pretend you're driving an ///M and take out your spare wheel and jack...lots of space to be had there.
Have a great trip!
A.
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Regarding the boot luggage rack and having to drill, when I sold my mk1 MX5 I kept the luggage rack and lo and behold it bolts straight on to my pre facelift (no drilling or straps) and looks like it was made for the Z3!
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Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Set of cases available includes triangular soft bag that goes at the back of the boot.
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 11&t=40543
Missed that it was a different case!
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 11&t=40543
Missed that it was a different case!
Re: Roadster valet storage bag - help please
Thanks for all your tips so far. I think the suit bag and homemade retainers and, perhaps, headrest, or roll-bar, hood are a good idea. The other things mentioned too.
As for Mike's 'article' on packing a Z3, believe me I've had it printed out and in front of me for the last week. It's excellent and I thank Mike for sharing his experiences. Really really useful Mike. Thankyou. )
As for Mike's 'article' on packing a Z3, believe me I've had it printed out and in front of me for the last week. It's excellent and I thank Mike for sharing his experiences. Really really useful Mike. Thankyou. )
Miss Sexy-Hips .... 2002, 2.2i Sport Roadster, Titanium Silver