Lacking Stowage lock in Roadster

apexhittinbull · 12-02-2017, 08:40 PM

I am the 2nd owner of the car and I'm not sure if PO removed it.
I do not have the center stowage lock (between the seats under the storage switch cover) nor the Tongue at the end of the soft top.

I can't figure out how these to lock into or unlock with power top, as my hydraulic motor is out

Car build date is 05/30/06, am not sure if later year cars are deliberately made without them due to squeaking noises.

#3 in the picture (Tongue at the latch)

Does having these two make the top flush and locked safe when the top is down?

Are these really necessary?

Huz-Z · 12-03-2017, 02:37 PM

I understand that for 2006 and later roadsters that part was deleted from the design. Folks -feel free to jump in if I’m wrong.

apexhittinbull · 12-03-2017, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I understand that for 2006 and later roadsters that part was deleted from the design. Folks -feel free to jump in if I’m wrong.

My M$ Question as well.

SaltyNC · 12-03-2017, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by apexhittinbull

My M$ Question as well.

I think that is correct. I have the same car as you, and my build date was 3/2006, and it doesn't have that part. I think there is a thread somewhere about eliminating a squeak in that area, and earlier Z4's had it, but post facelift cars don't.

Salty

Beedub · 12-05-2017, 01:50 AM

feb 06 build Z4M, it doesnt have this part in my car!!

StickMon · 12-05-2017, 05:30 PM

As for the center storage compartment lock, I am the 2nd owner of the car and the PO unplugged it.
I decided to leave well enough alone.
I'm guessing they had it get stuck, as well as the gas fill flap.
Lock's gone off that too.
Neither one will stop a determined thief. Just make them cause more damage.

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apexhittinbull New Member 18 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E85 M Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Lacking Stowage lock in Roadster I am the 2nd owner of the car and I'm not sure if PO removed it. I do not have the center stowage lock (between the seats under the storage switch cover) nor the Tongue at the end of the soft top. I can't figure out how these to lock into or unlock with power top, as my hydraulic motor is out Car build date is 05/30/06, am not sure if later year cars are deliberately made without them due to squeaking noises. #3 in the picture (Tongue at the latch) Does having these two make the top flush and locked safe when the top is down? Are these really necessary? Attached Images
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I understand that for 2006 and later roadsters that part was deleted from the design. Folks -feel free to jump in if I’m wrong.
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	feb 06 build Z4M, it doesnt have this part in my car!! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	As for the center storage compartment lock, I am the 2nd owner of the car and the PO unplugged it. I decided to leave well enough alone. I'm guessing they had it get stuck, as well as the gas fill flap. Lock's gone off that too. Neither one will stop a determined thief. Just make them cause more damage. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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