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      04-13-2008, 01:03 PM   #1
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easy DIY to make Zed more like luxury siblings

The Zed is a roadster, and therefore BMW did not design it to be as luxurious as its siblings. While more refined than the Z3 it replaced, the Z4 retains some 'cheapy' qualities that in my mind are NOT "BMW-like"; including the glovebox that's made out of hard plastic that creeks and rattles whenever anything is in it.

EASY DIY SOLUTION:
Using black felt w/adhesive backing (found in any craft store), I lined the inside of the glovebox. The felt comes in 8.5' x 11' sheets.
  1. Simply cut the sheets to follow the lines of the inside of the glovebox;
  2. peal the backing off the cut pieces;
  3. and apply the cut pieces to the inside of the glovebox.
The glovebox now has a more solid feel to it and the items inside no longer rattle around.

I also did this same process to the storage/1st Aid boxes under the seats.

Its amazing the difference this easy DIY makes!
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      04-16-2008, 11:50 PM   #2
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The Zed is a roadster, and therefore BMW did not design it to be as luxurious as its siblings. While more refined than the Z3 it replaced, the Z4 retains some 'cheapy' qualities that in my mind are NOT "BMW-like"; including the glovebox that's made out of hard plastic that creeks and rattles whenever anything is in it.

EASY DIY SOLUTION:
Using black felt w/adhesive backing (found in any craft store), I lined the inside of the glovebox. The felt comes in 8.5' x 11' sheets.
  1. Simply cut the sheets to follow the lines of the inside of the glovebox;
  2. peal the backing off the cut pieces;
  3. and apply the cut pieces to the inside of the glovebox.
The glovebox now has a more solid feel to it and the items inside no longer rattle around.

I also did this same process to the storage/1st Aid boxes under the seats.

Its amazing the difference this easy DIY makes!
I'm really amused by the concept that the glovebox holds "items" or that there's enough room in there for things to rattle around. Mine is barely large enough to hold a single pack of tissues!
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      04-17-2008, 02:19 PM   #3
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I'm really amused by the concept that the glovebox holds "items" or that there's enough room in there for things to rattle around. Mine is barely large enough to hold a single pack of tissues!
Mine is big enough to hold my insurance AND my registration... at the same time!
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      04-29-2008, 05:17 PM   #4
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i keep one 500ml bottle of water in there, fits perfectly.
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      04-29-2008, 09:37 PM   #5
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Mine is big enough to hold my insurance AND my registration... at the same time!
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Mine is big enough to hold my Insurance card, Registration, AND the quick reference guide.
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      04-30-2008, 11:11 AM   #6
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Glovebox?! I thought that was the fusebox door...
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      05-10-2008, 12:14 AM   #7
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I have a pen and a straw in mine. Thats it.
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      06-21-2008, 11:36 AM   #8
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Contents of glove box:

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      07-30-2008, 02:57 AM   #9
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lets see.... registration, insurance, and a tire pressure stick is all i can fit into mine.
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      07-30-2008, 10:28 AM   #10
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I have the lic plate screws from my front plate bracket in my glove box, with the plate bracket in the trunk
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      09-05-2008, 06:38 AM   #11
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My glove box came with two preprinted speeding tickets. I've replaced them with an insurance card and then squeezed it close.
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      10-09-2008, 10:28 AM   #12
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9mm fits perfect in there
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9mm fits perfect in there
Remind me to never head to Georgia.
I hope you lock the glove box since you have a vert.
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my glove box is not lockable but its also un reacheable lol people don't think I have a glove compartment
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Mine just keeps registration insurance and tickets... its getting too full fml
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LOL at this thread. Look at my luxurious felt lined postage stamp glove box.
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      06-21-2010, 03:29 PM   #17
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... just what is need to close the gap on it's more luxurious siblings.
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I have a tic tac, 3 q-tips, a ketchup packet, 2 pennies, a pack of juicy fruit, a randon key, a carrot and a rubber band... I win...
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lets see.... registration, insurance, and a tire pressure stick is all i can fit into mine.
^ that's what I carry in there.
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Just my iPod in there...the felt idea might be something I will try.
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      10-13-2010, 03:11 PM   #21
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Map of Missouri and an extra cover for the tow hook hole.

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      10-14-2010, 01:26 PM   #22
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I thought you guys were joking in regards to how small it is. But it's not really a glovebox more so a matchbox holder...
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