Why does BMW Cheap out on simple things?

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10-20-2008 | 06:41 AM

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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny. 2008 328I Convertible, Sapphire black on beige interior. Premium package, NAV, iPod adapter. Retired: 2002 325I, Titanium silver on black leather. Premium package. Absolutely stock and proud of it.

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Originally Posted by gregg2gs' post='697658' date='Oct 20 2008, 07:44 AM

I wish I never started this thread...so many haters...hahaha

I also can't stand the emblem, kidney grills, doors, hood, trunk...hahahaha

Guys, I am just joking, except for the Mats. They really do move all over more so up the gas pedal. That's a pain. Deforms the mat too.

It's possible that either your discs were removed and never replaced or you don't have original mats. You can get the discs very cheaply (less than $5.00) at your dealer's parts counter. They're very easy to install because I did it on my old E36, and believe me, if I can do it, an 18 month toddler can probably do it.

Joe

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10-20-2008 | 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='697435

Kinda like this thread

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51272

Hahaha!

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10-20-2008 | 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='697441' date='Oct 19 2008, 08:12 PM

Kinda like this thread

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51272

The E60 Search King strikes again!!

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10-20-2008 | 08:18 AM

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what about Standard rear fold seats???

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10-20-2008 | 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='697441' date='Oct 19 2008, 08:12 PM

Kinda like this thread

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51272

Yes Gene, kinda like that thread!!

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10-20-2008 | 11:54 AM

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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversï¿½ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='697314' date='Oct 19 2008, 08:58 PM

Maybe his mats have the velcro but the plastic discs aren't installed in his car?

That's gotta be it. Even my e46 had the velcro disks for the carpet mats and little plastic hooks for the all season ones, just like my e60. AFAIK, this has been standard on BMW's North American cars for at least a decade or so.

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10-20-2008 | 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='698026' date='Oct 20 2008, 02:54 PM

I agree -- not only have they used these types of things on the carpeted mats for years, on the rubberized winter mats, they include a replacement hook for the disc that securely locks the heavier rubber mats from moving...