Trunk bins - what's up with everyone?

[swift53]

PS. As far as the evap tank in the trunk, no, it will not be compatible, I removed mine.

 

And yes, pricey. It takes the better part of a week to make one. Plus, mould maintenance, etc.

 

So, not something you can just crank out even if you have the mould.

If you have ever worked at fibreglassing, you know what I am talking about.

 

Regards, Alberto

[swift53]

The black one has been sold. Thank you!

 

Regards, Alberto

[1936spyder]

If it could fit in my trunk with the expansion tank I would gladly buy one.
 

Some have said that to install it you simply remove the tank and then reinstall the tank once the bin is in and it works fine. Others have said that it won’t work at all with the expansion tank mounted in its proper place.

 

What’s the final word?

[saaron]

How much are they, again?  
 

Scott

[swift53]

The price is $385 + $50 shipping CONUS. If less, you will be gladly refunded the difference.

 

My friend has 2 White and 2 Vinyl in his warehouse.

 

It will fit with the expansion tank AFAIK, but no warranties if you have to remove and then reinstall

or it will not fit at all.

 

"What’s the final word? " No idea...

Is the expansion tank a must?

 

I have no way of checking as mine is a Euro version.

Maybe some kind soul can chime in.

 

Thank you.

Regards, Alberto

[saaron]

What’s the difference between the white and the vinyl?  It sounds like a color and a material?  

 

I don’t have the evap part drama.  

 

Scott

[Stevenc22]

Mine fit under my evap tank just fine after i shaved the top of the strut hump down on the bin.

[swift53]

8 hours ago, saaron said:

What’s the difference between the white and the vinyl?  It sounds like a color and a material?  

 

I don’t have the evap part drama.  

 

Scott

Hello Scott, Both are cast in the colors mentioned.

 

The Vinyl color is an EXACT replica shade of an OEM bin.

The White one is just that , white, not too bright, a bit of flattening agent included in the shade.

The photos will give you a good approximation, please look in previous post.

 

Regards, Alberto

[danco_]

I've purchased 2 units from Alberto and another 2 units from out of europe. Both sets are repops. I think Alberto's are slightly stronger material. Cost is higher with Alberto but they are in the states which is a small bonus. 

 

 

I wouldn't say one is better than the other in terms of overall transaction quality. 

[swift53]

Danco, thank you for the kind words, and of course being repops they are fibreglass, and much stronger than BMW used to make with their giant vacu-form machine.

Not very long lasting, but cheap.

 

I am not ashamed to say mine are better, having seen side to side both items.

 

We put more love in ours...just kidding . They are both great, but mine are in the USA.

Big advantage.

 

Regards, Alberto

Edited August 2, 2021 by swift53

[swift53]

10 hours ago, Stevenc22 said:

Mine fit under my evap tank just fine after i shaved the top of the strut hump down on the bin.

 

OK, so we know now. They do fit.

 

Thank you for the comment!

 

Regards, Alberto

[Stevenc22]

Pictures for reference

['76mintgrün'02]

Another option might be to use a heat gun on the expansion tank and melt a dent in the underside to clear the bin.

 

On 8/1/2021 at 5:09 PM, swift53 said:

Is the expansion tank a must?

 

I removed that plastic tank and ran the vent line straight to the air cleaner.  I am not aware of any problems associated with not using it.  But then, I am not trying to impress any Concours d'Elegance judges.   

Tom

[pehlivanov_tii]

On 7/3/2021 at 4:36 AM, James Stein said:

Love mine. Fit perfectly and doesn’t rattle. 

 

I am glad you like it, James.

[landon]

This one fit without modification.