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Rear centre console trim cracked

Post by Nifty » Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:22 pm

Hi all

Had the car out yesterday, enjoying a drive in the lakes.
One of the times we pulled over I noticed the rear centre console trim had cracked.

It wasn't hit by anything so I am assuming the heat from the sun (it was really warm) and perhaps bouncing over some of the back road potholes has caused the crack!?

Anyone else had this happen without it being struck or hit?

Thanks folks.

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Post by Scooba_Steve » Thu Jul 27, 2017 7:51 pm

Which bit, a pic would help.
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Post by Nifty » Fri Jul 28, 2017 7:58 am

Yes, Sorry.

It's just to the right of the rear centre tunnel cover, above the oddments box .... and it seems to be growing! :cry:
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Rear centre console trim cracked

Post by Nifty » Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:00 am

Find it odd that it seems to be following the line of the moulded piece behind/to the right of it.

Might actually email BMW customer service and ask for their advice before shelling out for a new one only for the same thing to happen again.

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Post by greg81 » Fri Jul 28, 2017 10:54 am

I can't imagine that cracking like that without some kind of trauma :?

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Post by Nifty » Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:52 am

I know, we were shocked to say the least :?

Nothing happened on the drive though.
Set off about lunchtime, 2 hours into the drive stopped to put a bit more sun cream on as it was getting really hot, turned to go into the oddments box (as BMW call it...) and noticed the crack.

Livid :(

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Post by synthedup » Fri Jul 28, 2017 11:56 am

Mind did the same in the same place, i just bought one of eBay for about £30 if i remember right.

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Post by Nifty » Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:06 pm

Just wondered what might be causing it.

Maybe taking a few corners too quickly (well you have to don't you!) and the car flexing a little too much...I don't think this would break any internal trim but just can't get my head around how this would happen.

I've seen a couple on ebay at the moment, not sure on the condition of them. Have asked for closer photos.

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Post by srhutch » Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:44 pm

You can get replacements on ebay for £20-30 quid.

BMW won't want to know, that I can be sure of.
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Post by Rob_benton » Fri Jul 28, 2017 3:25 pm

Mine was cracked around that area too when I brought the car. Replaced now.
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Post by groovy_hippy » Fri Jul 28, 2017 5:58 pm

Mine has a small crack there too... will probably replace it at some point but not high on the to do list at this point...
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Post by TanMan » Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:18 pm

Bit late to the party but my Z4M Roadster has developed the same crack - Identical to the photo above. I have tried to source a new console section from BMW but despite been on order since Sep 2018, there is no sign of the part appearing. I have been reluctant to buy off ebay as I am paranoid about being ripped off. Can anyone who has sourced a replacemnt part please advise me of the supplier used and quality of the part? Ideally, I'd prefer a specialist that will source and fit the part as I am reluctant to fit this myself.

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Post by ben g » Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:38 pm

It's a fairly basic piece of plastic. How can you be ripped off? Quarry motors will most likely have this piece in stock, so may be worth giving them a call :thumbsup:
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Post by Migizi » Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:47 pm

mine had cracks on both sides when I bought it.
I believe its a feature :poke:

I found one on Ebay - purchased it and replaced - all good.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Apr 07, 2019 10:26 pm

TanMan wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:18 pm Bit late to the party but my Z4M Roadster has developed the same crack - Identical to the photo above. I have tried to source a new console section from BMW but despite been on order since Sep 2018, there is no sign of the part appearing. I have been reluctant to buy off ebay as I am paranoid about being ripped off. Can anyone who has sourced a replacemnt part please advise me of the supplier used and quality of the part? Ideally, I'd prefer a specialist that will source and fit the part as I am reluctant to fit this myself
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