R56 "Secret Compartment"
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LMBO....I have a friend that just bought a 2012 Coupe and has called me a couple of times asking what this is or what that does. One day I was over at his house and he says come outside I have something to show you. I am thinking that he has something really cool to show me. so we walk outside to look and he shows me that. He was so thrilled that he has one. I nodded and told him that was cool he is officially a MINI owner now.
But back on topic, you may be able to remove the glove box and then get to some hidden screws that hold the secret compartment in place. Not sure but that sounds logical to me.
But back on topic, you may be able to remove the glove box and then get to some hidden screws that hold the secret compartment in place. Not sure but that sounds logical to me.
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The problem is, that the rest of that black plastic part can't be removed that I can see, so you don't gain a whole lot. It gives some more access to the hinges (which are what must be jamming) but I can't see how the hinges come out. Maybe the whole thing slides out somehow. Sorry, that's as far as I know how to go with it.
To the thread hijackers, I'll allow it cause you all make me laugh. Huzzah!
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Fixed! I should have taken pics of the whole thing but on the left side is a metal bracket that can lock the thing closed if seized up. I fixed that, lubricated the 47 little gears in there and the right side was a tooth off so I fixed that as well. It now works as it should. Biggest pain in the *** was taking the dash apart to get to it. Woo! *ducks black helicopter*
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Opps did not scroll far enough to read the last post above before responding.
Okay from experience some of the 07 models had sticky tape between the cover trim and the base as well as screws as shown above.
Now more about the secret compartment. In North America they are normally set to open but in many other parts of the world they are not set to open unless you have certain accessory packages.
Setting of the opening function is done by a small spring clip on the side of the sliding mechanism.
Once you have the cover off then you should be able to get the two small plastic covers off one on each side of the opening that recesses into the dash. behind those covers are torx screw and once those are removed the whole secret compartment mechanism will pull out. Then on the left side you should see a small "v" shaped spring clip and depending on how that is set makes the difference if the compartment opens or not. With the whole unit out you can easily play with it to see how it works and what damage may have been caused by the previous owner.
Also of note is that I have had to take mine out a second time and put some white lithium grease on the sliding parts to make it move easier.
Okay from experience some of the 07 models had sticky tape between the cover trim and the base as well as screws as shown above.
Now more about the secret compartment. In North America they are normally set to open but in many other parts of the world they are not set to open unless you have certain accessory packages.
Setting of the opening function is done by a small spring clip on the side of the sliding mechanism.
Once you have the cover off then you should be able to get the two small plastic covers off one on each side of the opening that recesses into the dash. behind those covers are torx screw and once those are removed the whole secret compartment mechanism will pull out. Then on the left side you should see a small "v" shaped spring clip and depending on how that is set makes the difference if the compartment opens or not. With the whole unit out you can easily play with it to see how it works and what damage may have been caused by the previous owner.
Also of note is that I have had to take mine out a second time and put some white lithium grease on the sliding parts to make it move easier.
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But seriously, what? I have not heard.
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http://articles.baltimoresun.com/201...al-authorities
That compartment will take some expanding for a Judge or 1911 but a Ruger LCP fits very nicely (or so I have been told -- wouldn't personally know anything about that. )
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Here is link to info -- not sure what it will mean practically with Maryland being Maryland:
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/201...al-authorities
That compartment will take some expanding for a Judge or 1911 but a Ruger LCP fits very nicely (or so I have been told -- wouldn't personally know anything about that. )
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/201...al-authorities
That compartment will take some expanding for a Judge or 1911 but a Ruger LCP fits very nicely (or so I have been told -- wouldn't personally know anything about that. )
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Yeah -- that probably is to be expected based on what happened with liberalization efforts in the like-minded Peoples Republics of IL and DC. Last year I was on a ride with a Goldwing mototcycle group in WVA when the ride captain decided it would be neat to take a detour into MD. He couldn't understand the panic on my face.
BTW, the Goldwing has a similar "concealed" compartment.
BTW, the Goldwing has a similar "concealed" compartment.
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Hah. Yeah. Maryland is awful about it. I hope the ruling sticks though. I'd love to finally be able to carry. I'm from Mass where getting a permit is fairly easy. But I think it's ridiculous that a legally obtained permit from anywhere else still isn't good enough for Maryland.
(not to turn the thread into a political debate...)
(not to turn the thread into a political debate...)
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LOL, not sure it is airtight enough to keep the "K-9's" from finding the "stash".
The versatility of secret compartment does show the forward-thinking of the MINI product planners. It has utility of purpose for every generation of potential customer.
The versatility of secret compartment does show the forward-thinking of the MINI product planners. It has utility of purpose for every generation of potential customer.