I took out the battery holder to make a hold down for a non OEM battery. When I put it back together I noticed that there is about a half inch of space between the bottom of the washer and the top of the damper. (see arrow in photo). Is this normal? Am I missing something. I looked at car trunks at dealer's used lot, but all they had were E46s and I guess they changed the design. Totally different setup.

Anybody???

Can someone with a 328ic please take a peek in at their battery and let me know if it looks the same as this photo??? Or give me your address and I'll come look myself?

Not sure, I'll check mine and will let you know.
Anybody???

Can someone with a 328ic please take a peek in at their battery and let me know if it looks the same as this photo??? Or give me your address and I'll come look myself?

In case first one wasn't very clear. Thanks.

wannabebob, if i could help you, i would.

i understand that you need a solution to your problem, weve all been there.

it is not necessary to send PMs out to people linking them to your thread.

thanks for the pic though, i will bookmark it for later. If i see my car today, i try to remember to look at the bettery stuff.

Wannabebob,

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Wannebebob,

I just checked my battery and mine is exactly the same. I am not sure the reason for the space, but mine is exactly the same. I can send you a pic if you want me to. Thanks

Thanks Jason, no pic necessary. Your answer was good enough. Gave me a warm fuzzy. Thanks for your help.

+1, mine is about the same.
In case first one wasn't very clear. Thanks.

So mine looks the same... so take 5 now...
I took out the battery holder to make a hold down for a non OEM battery. When I put it back together I noticed that there is about a half inch of space between the bottom of the washer and the top of the damper. (see arrow in photo). Is this normal? Am I missing something. I looked at car trunks at dealer's used lot, but all they had were E46s and I guess they changed the design. Totally different setup.

My thanks to both of you guys, Jason and Diesel.

Palo...I posted photos of the convertible fold rod for you on Jasons "top don't cinch tightly thread". and I hope you find your car soon, wherever it is that you misplaced it.

Is that whole but cilindrical thing the damper? Becuase I noticed this in my car and had no clue what is was for?

I now see on realoem the whole tray is claled the absorber, so what is that cilindrical part for at the back?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/b/t/11.png

I think it's supposed to act like a shock absorber for vertical movement of the entire tray. That could be the reason for the half inch gap.

My thanks to both of you guys, Jason and Diesel.

Palo...I posted photos of the convertible fold rod for you on Jasons "top don't cinch tightly thread". and I hope you find your car soon, wherever it is that you misplaced it.

i did see that. your PM irritated me - i thought it was pushy, plus i was already irritated about something else, so i apologize for taking out on you, my reaction to something else. :)

didnt get out to the car though today. :(

Good thought... well, why not? Engineered like no other car in the world... oops, sorry, that's the MB line.

BMW Convertible.. the Ultimate... Tanning Machine..
I think it's supposed to act like a shock absorber for vertical movement of the entire tray. That could be the reason for the half inch gap.