Lol... Loved the pics of such a nice ride with rope holding the hood down
My ash tray was also stuck open on mine. When I wrapped my trim I needed to pull the center consol. At that time I was able to push the pin back in its track so the lid on the ash tray would stay closed. Nothing was broke. Yours might be the same.
Nice ride btw
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2001 E53 4.4 Alpine White, Sports Package
2000 E36/7 2.8 5 speed Bright Red w/ a HT!