Re: E28 - Ashtrays

[rusmaster <rusmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jerry,
    Go to a junk yard and get them.  I got mine at 02 Salvage here in
the SF
Bay Area for $10 for both rears.  Call some of the salvage yards in the
Roundel.  When you install them, use a large washer to better distribute
the
holding load of the rim of the screw.  This will have them last longer.
Also,
close the doors a little more gently   ;-)

Take Care,
Russ

Jerry Chyo wrote:

> Hey guys,
>
> I posted this earlier and got no response so I figured, no big...call
the
> dealer ya cheapskate.
>
> Okay, so I do.  A black rear ashtray for a 1988 E28 M5.  Guess how
much.
> $128 after CCA discount.  Ouch.  So I once again humble myself in
front of
> the Bimmer Gods and ask if anyone has a rear ashtray out of an E28.
All I
> really need is the retaining clip, but I would buy the whole thing if
> needed.  If anyone knows if other model ashtrays have the same
retaining
> clip that would also be appreciated.
>
> Please no responses that you will sell yours for 1/2 retail.  We all
know
> the darn thing isn't worth $28...much less $128.
>
> Watcha got?
>
> Thanks again.
>
> Jerry Chyo
> '88 M5
> '72 tiiJerry,

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