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Rutabaga · Apr 10th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Hi, I picked up my new mini just over a week ago (loving it). I didn't order the storage compartment pack, but due to the build date it appears to of been included (chili pack option) but I don't seem to have that secret compartment. If i touch it, it feels that there is some kind of movement but I cant figure out how or if it opens. I have the lighter socket in the boot plus passenger net and boot nets. Can anyone shed any light on this?

Thanks

londonmark · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:16 PM

"The secret compartment" you need to press that panel in, that will release the latch and it will then open. Let me know if it works. Mark

CC07ERS · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:20 PM

You have to say the Magic word OPENSAYS AME lol

Rutabaga · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:31 PM

I've tried pressing the panel in to no avail. There is a tiny bit of movement there. I'm convinsed there's either no door or a locked door. Will try Open Sesame later!

scotland67 · Apr 10th, 2007, 01:32 PM

I went 3 days before I realised I'd got the storage pack free of charge... again due to my car build date / automatically included in Chili pack now.

Like you, I guessed because I had the nets and 12v boot socket. But I couldn't get the storage compartment lid to open (thought I would break panel it if I pushed bottom any harder!?). Anyway, I now find that if you press firmly in the middle (not the bottom) it releases and pops out/open.

Mind you, my compartment lid (hinge mechanism?) rattles like mad in my car... wish I'd never got it "free"! Not been back to Dealer yet to get fixed though (waiting a month to see what else develops). Great piece of plastic over-engineering!

Also, took me a while to work out how the expansion of the rear seat backs works! Hopefully you've sussed that one for yourself?

Rutabaga · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scotland67 (original)

Also, took me a while to work out how the expansion of the rear seat backs works! Hopefully you've sussed that one for yourself?

Yeeeeessss

. But could you explain what you mean about the expansion of the rear seat backs, just so I know you know what your talking about.

mrweasel · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:19 PM

is that where the seats fall forward if you brake too hard?

scotland67 · Apr 10th, 2007, 02:38 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rutabaga (original)

Yeeeeessss

. But could you explain what you mean about the expansion of the rear seat backs, just so I know you know what your talking about.

It's what the manual describes as "Adjusting rear seat backrest", allowing you to expand the cargo area (slightly) while keeping the seat backs upright/latched... To achieve, you flip the rear seat backs down, then you fold the latch/lever of the backrest locks (right/left hand side) until your hear engage - then you fold seat backs up again locking onto extended latch. Basically it just makes the rear seat backs more upright, but locked in place to prevent loads flying through car under braking! Bit of a gimmick, and certainly wouldn't want anyone sitting in back with them in this position!

Did you get you storage comparment lid to open then?

Rutabaga · Apr 10th, 2007, 03:00 PM

I will try tonight, but have the feeling that an Air bags gonna fly out if I push too hard.

superdupercooper · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:00 PM

Sorry gotta ask, do you get secret things in the secret compartment?

Surely a missed MINI marketing measure?

A selection of spying equipment? A rope ladder? a very small member of the 40 thieves?

Sorry, silly head on ...

M1TCH · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:17 PM

^ I think its where they run the ipod interface to if you have spec'd it, if not then its just another storage compartment but pretty secret.

118 · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1TCH (original)

^ I think its where they run the ipod interface to if you have spec'd it, if not then its just another storage compartment but pretty secret.

I have a feeling that's in the normal glove compartment, or it is in the R56's I've seen

M1TCH · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM

thats more than a feeling then, thats fact people!

spiney · Apr 10th, 2007, 05:56 PM

I got mine to open (we keep my wife's sunglasses in there) but it is a bit hokey compared to the other stuff on the car. You have to press it just right to make it open, and it always seems to take three tries to close it again. Nice idea, not-so-great execution...

Rutabaga · Apr 10th, 2007, 10:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scotland67 (original)

Did you get you storage comparment lid to open then?

Your a genius! It worked by pressing in the middle of the thing, I was expecting it to just flip open but it kind of moves upwards with arms like a Transformer to reveal a tiny storage compartment. It hasn't been rattling so maybe I just got lucky.

Thanks very much Scotland67!

scotland67 · Apr 11th, 2007, 07:49 AM

Glad you finally got it to open!

But I do think manual is very misleading about "gently pressing bottom of compartment lid to open"... instead should say "firmly press middle...".

Apr 10th, 2007, 12:37 PM	#1
Rutabaga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Storage Compartment Pack? Hi, I picked up my new mini just over a week ago (loving it). I didn't order the storage compartment pack, but due to the build date it appears to of been included (chili pack option) but I don't seem to have that secret compartment. If i touch it, it feels that there is some kind of movement but I cant figure out how or if it opens. I have the lighter socket in the boot plus passenger net and boot nets. Can anyone shed any light on this? Thanks

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rutabaga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scotland67 (original) Also, took me a while to work out how the expansion of the rear seat backs works! Hopefully you've sussed that one for yourself? Yeeeeessss. But could you explain what you mean about the expansion of the rear seat backs, just so I know you know what your talking about.

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
scotland67 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rutabaga (original) Yeeeeessss. But could you explain what you mean about the expansion of the rear seat backs, just so I know you know what your talking about. It's what the manual describes as "Adjusting rear seat backrest", allowing you to expand the cargo area (slightly) while keeping the seat backs upright/latched... To achieve, you flip the rear seat backs down, then you fold the latch/lever of the backrest locks (right/left hand side) until your hear engage - then you fold seat backs up again locking onto extended latch. Basically it just makes the rear seat backs more upright, but locked in place to prevent loads flying through car under braking! Bit of a gimmick, and certainly wouldn't want anyone sitting in back with them in this position! Did you get you storage comparment lid to open then?

Apr 10th, 2007, 05:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
superdupercooper Thunderbird3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Secret things ... Sorry gotta ask, do you get secret things in the secret compartment? Surely a missed MINI marketing measure? A selection of spying equipment? A rope ladder? a very small member of the 40 thieves? Sorry, silly head on ...

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118 Twixys Rubber Ducky Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 20,042 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by M1TCH (original) ^ I think its where they run the ipod interface to if you have spec'd it, if not then its just another storage compartment but pretty secret. I have a feeling that's in the normal glove compartment, or it is in the R56's I've seen * The Italian Job 2008...... Team 50 - click on my sig to visit our website! * clicky here to visit the UJ Owners Club thread

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Apr 10th, 2007, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
londonmark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 26 Offline	"The secret compartment" you need to press that panel in, that will release the latch and it will then open. Let me know if it works. Mark

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 2,746 Offline	You have to say the Magic word OPENSAYS AME lol

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rutabaga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 40 Offline	I've tried pressing the panel in to no avail. There is a tiny bit of movement there. I'm convinsed there's either no door or a locked door. Will try Open Sesame later!

Apr 10th, 2007, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
scotland67 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 62 Offline	I went 3 days before I realised I'd got the storage pack free of charge... again due to my car build date / automatically included in Chili pack now. Like you, I guessed because I had the nets and 12v boot socket. But I couldn't get the storage compartment lid to open (thought I would break panel it if I pushed bottom any harder!?). Anyway, I now find that if you press firmly in the middle (not the bottom) it releases and pops out/open. Mind you, my compartment lid (hinge mechanism?) rattles like mad in my car... wish I'd never got it "free"! Not been back to Dealer yet to get fixed though (waiting a month to see what else develops). Great piece of plastic over-engineering! Also, took me a while to work out how the expansion of the rear seat backs works! Hopefully you've sussed that one for yourself?

Apr 10th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 65 Offline	is that where the seats fall forward if you brake too hard?

Apr 10th, 2007, 03:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rutabaga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 40 Offline	I will try tonight, but have the feeling that an Air bags gonna fly out if I push too hard.

Apr 10th, 2007, 05:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	^ I think its where they run the ipod interface to if you have spec'd it, if not then its just another storage compartment but pretty secret.

Apr 10th, 2007, 05:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:53 AM Posts: 130 Offline	thats more than a feeling then, thats fact people!

Apr 10th, 2007, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
spiney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: nr Boston, MA Local Time: 02:53 AM Posts: 57 Offline	I got mine to open (we keep my wife's sunglasses in there) but it is a bit hokey compared to the other stuff on the car. You have to press it just right to make it open, and it always seems to take three tries to close it again. Nice idea, not-so-great execution... Now proud owner of a 2007 Cooper S!

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Apr 10th, 2007, 10:08 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rutabaga MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scotland67 (original) Did you get you storage comparment lid to open then? Your a genius! It worked by pressing in the middle of the thing, I was expecting it to just flip open but it kind of moves upwards with arms like a Transformer to reveal a tiny storage compartment. It hasn't been rattling so maybe I just got lucky. Thanks very much Scotland67!

Apr 11th, 2007, 07:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
scotland67 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scotland Local Time: 07:53 AM Posts: 62 Offline	Glad you finally got it to open! But I do think manual is very misleading about "gently pressing bottom of compartment lid to open"... instead should say "firmly press middle...".

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