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mczinn · Nov 4th, 2003, 06:30 PM

Just got my MCS this weekend. I love it! But I can't seem to find a good place for my garage door opener? The visors are too thick to clip it up there. Any suggestions? I don't want to alter any toggles or anything like that. Just looking for a simple solution. Thanks!

uptick · Nov 4th, 2003, 06:34 PM

i clip it to the door pocket - don't have to reach up to the visor

Bonjour · Nov 4th, 2003, 06:39 PM

In my RHD Cooper there's a litte compartment by my right knee in which my garage door opener fits perfectly. It's right next to the headlight level adjuster.

geminiCS · Nov 4th, 2003, 07:34 PM

I keep mine in the cupholder.

AprilWhine · Nov 4th, 2003, 07:46 PM

Maybe I have a wider clip, but I clip mine to the visor.

guru220 · Nov 4th, 2003, 07:55 PM

i want to add it to the toggle switches as others have metioned before. that would be awsome. for now its in the cup holder

Goonery · Nov 4th, 2003, 07:57 PM

Mines on the front of the garage door, its a sort of T shaped handle thing with a keyhole in it

Yellow Belly · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:02 PM

Mine fits on the keyring.

ernesto · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:02 PM

I velcro'd mine below the toggle switches.. easy to reach and out of the way.

Harpo · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:05 PM

Mine is about the size of a cigarette lighter (no s******ing please) and will fit nowhere conveniently. So it's permanently leaning over in the cup holder along with the hands free kit and car park money.

Now, which smart zapper manufacturer is going to make a round one the same diameter as a can of drink ?

No I don't think so either.

IBMiniG · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:36 PM

I attached mine up and behind the toggles using velcro. doesnt to seem to inhibit reception being that far down.

trico · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:47 PM

I purchased a minature garage door opener from Cabela's (www.cabelas.com) (Call - it is not listed on their website). It's about the size of a "fun size" candy bar and can be clipped to your key ring. However, it also comes with a mountable holder that I mounted with velcro underneath the toggles in my MCS. It is thus, hidden, but easily removeable from the mount. I have not needed to remove it from the slide in mount as it opens the door from the below toggle position. It is a great addition and well worth the small cost considering that no modifications were necessary.

dansmini · Nov 4th, 2003, 08:54 PM

I keep my garage door opener attached to the ceiling in my garage (sorry, I had to be a smart ***** on that one

. The remote for my garage door opener I keep in the glove box because it is large, old and ugly!

SugarBelly · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by trico

I purchased a minature garage door opener from Cabela's (www.cabelas.com) (Call - it is not listed on their website).

Groovy!

So, it duplicates your other remote's frequency?
If so, that's what I need, although, then I'll re-locate that thread which shows a nice DIY/How-To on utilizing the extra spot up near the clock as a built-in button.
How much, trico?

nonsequitur · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:41 PM

Open your airconditioned glovebox, and there before you is the sun glasses holder in the flip-down door. It doesn't seem to hold glasses very well, BUT it's the perfect fit for our garage door opener and a small white-LED penlight. Totally out of sight, but easy to use.

ruthie · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:43 PM

<----- I am my garage door opener.

nonsequitur · Nov 4th, 2003, 09:58 PM

ruthie wins the day. The best response of all!

uptick · Nov 4th, 2003, 10:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur

Open your airconditioned glovebox, and there before you is the sun glasses holder in the flip-down door. It doesn't seem to hold glasses very well, BUT it's the perfect fit for our garage door opener and a small white-LED penlight. Totally out of sight, but easy to use.

Out of sight - that's good . But isn't it inconvenient to reach over and take it out from the glovebox everytime you want to open and close the garage? esp with a passenger in the way too (unless you have him or her do it)?
I guess I like to have the garage door open in advance of my reaching it, so I don't have to stop and wait for it to go up before driving in. (Nothing like pulling into your garage at 30 mph!

) Reaching over to the door pocket is easier for me... and it's not unsightly there either.

Maybe MINI should add Homelink to a convenience package!

speaking of glovebox - anyone figured how to put a LOCK on it???

nonsequitur · Nov 4th, 2003, 10:14 PM

I should be careful here (the 30mph approach speed and all!).

We easily secured it (temporarily) into the sunglasses slot so it's easy to just flip open the glovebox, push on the door opener mounted right there, flip shut the glovebox, and then drive in. Easy, quick, no movement of any components each time, no scratches on the plastic parts of the door bins, and ... out of sight.

Are you getting any tire rubber buildup in the braking zone in front of your garage door? Once you get real good, maybe a little handbrake j-turn would position and park the car nose-out for the next morning? You could launch directly from the garage that way and be at speed by the time you crossed the sidewalk!

uptick · Nov 5th, 2003, 12:34 AM

lol. I guess the MINI build quality for the glovebox is pretty good to stand up to all the open-shut.

no J turn necessary - since the reverse lurch does plenty to get me rolling out and down the driveway.

whoo hooo - that lurch!

Nov 4th, 2003, 06:30 PM	#1
mczinn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Davis, Calif. Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 189 Offline	Where do you put your garage door opener? Just got my MCS this weekend. I love it! But I can't seem to find a good place for my garage door opener? The visors are too thick to clip it up there. Any suggestions? I don't want to alter any toggles or anything like that. Just looking for a simple solution. Thanks!

Nov 4th, 2003, 07:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
geminiCS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germantown, MD Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 114 Offline	I keep mine in the cupholder. '03 MCS EB/B + black bonnet stripes Premium + sport packages black leatherette + alloy patina

Nov 4th, 2003, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Maybe I have a wider clip, but I clip mine to the visor. Global Moderator

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 4,629 Offline	Mine is about the size of a cigarette lighter (no s******ing please) and will fit nowhere conveniently. So it's permanently leaning over in the cup holder along with the hands free kit and car park money. Now, which smart zapper manufacturer is going to make a round one the same diameter as a can of drink ? No I don't think so either. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
IBMiniG MINI2 Master Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Local Time: 05:48 PM Posts: 871 Offline	I attached mine up and behind the toggles using velcro. doesnt to seem to inhibit reception being that far down. WARNING-Objects in rear view mirror have a tendency to disappear! 9/20 build '03 MCS IB/W/W, everything but the NAV & Sunroof

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Nov 4th, 2003, 06:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 07:48 PM Posts: 904 Offline	i clip it to the door pocket - don't have to reach up to the visor

Nov 4th, 2003, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	In my RHD Cooper there's a litte compartment by my right knee in which my garage door opener fits perfectly. It's right next to the headlight level adjuster.

Nov 4th, 2003, 07:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
guru220 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Michigan Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 190 Offline	i want to add it to the toggle switches as others have metioned before. that would be awsome. for now its in the cup holder

Nov 4th, 2003, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery 6X therapist My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 13,658 Offline	Mines on the front of the garage door, its a sort of T shaped handle thing with a keyhole in it

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yellow Belly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lincoln Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 59 Offline	Mine fits on the keyring.

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
ernesto MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Skokie, Il Local Time: 06:48 PM Posts: 78 Offline	I velcro'd mine below the toggle switches.. easy to reach and out of the way.

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:47 PM	#12 (permalink)
trico MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Martinez, CA Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 145 Offline	I purchased a minature garage door opener from Cabela's (www.cabelas.com) (Call - it is not listed on their website). It's about the size of a "fun size" candy bar and can be clipped to your key ring. However, it also comes with a mountable holder that I mounted with velcro underneath the toggles in my MCS. It is thus, hidden, but easily removeable from the mount. I have not needed to remove it from the slide in mount as it opens the door from the below toggle position. It is a great addition and well worth the small cost considering that no modifications were necessary. 2003 BRG/W MCS - The Way We Wrrrrr!!!!!

Nov 4th, 2003, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 08:48 PM Posts: 1,117 Offline	I keep my garage door opener attached to the ceiling in my garage (sorry, I had to be a smart ***** on that one . The remote for my garage door opener I keep in the glove box because it is large, old and ugly!

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
SugarBelly MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MadTown, Midwest Local Time: 07:48 PM Posts: 493 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by trico I purchased a minature garage door opener from Cabela's (www.cabelas.com) (Call - it is not listed on their website). Groovy! So, it duplicates your other remote's frequency? If so, that's what I need, although, then I'll re-locate that thread which shows a nice DIY/How-To on utilizing the extra spot up near the clock as a built-in button. How much, trico?

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
nonsequitur MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 1,471 Offline	Open your airconditioned glovebox, and there before you is the sun glasses holder in the flip-down door. It doesn't seem to hold glasses very well, BUT it's the perfect fit for our garage door opener and a small white-LED penlight. Totally out of sight, but easy to use. '02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5")

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:43 PM	#16 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 07:48 PM Posts: 19,063 Offline	<----- I am my garage door opener. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Nov 4th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
nonsequitur MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 1,471 Offline	ruthie wins the day. The best response of all! '02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5")

Nov 4th, 2003, 10:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 07:48 PM Posts: 904 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nonsequitur Open your airconditioned glovebox, and there before you is the sun glasses holder in the flip-down door. It doesn't seem to hold glasses very well, BUT it's the perfect fit for our garage door opener and a small white-LED penlight. Totally out of sight, but easy to use. Out of sight - that's good . But isn't it inconvenient to reach over and take it out from the glovebox everytime you want to open and close the garage? esp with a passenger in the way too (unless you have him or her do it)? I guess I like to have the garage door open in advance of my reaching it, so I don't have to stop and wait for it to go up before driving in. (Nothing like pulling into your garage at 30 mph! ) Reaching over to the door pocket is easier for me... and it's not unsightly there either. Maybe MINI should add Homelink to a convenience package! speaking of glovebox - anyone figured how to put a LOCK on it???

Nov 4th, 2003, 10:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
nonsequitur MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle area, WA Local Time: 04:48 PM Posts: 1,471 Offline	I should be careful here (the 30mph approach speed and all!). We easily secured it (temporarily) into the sunglasses slot so it's easy to just flip open the glovebox, push on the door opener mounted right there, flip shut the glovebox, and then drive in. Easy, quick, no movement of any components each time, no scratches on the plastic parts of the door bins, and ... out of sight. Are you getting any tire rubber buildup in the braking zone in front of your garage door? Once you get real good, maybe a little handbrake j-turn would position and park the car nose-out for the next morning? You could launch directly from the garage that way and be at speed by the time you crossed the sidewalk! '02 MINI Cooper CVT(6/12/02; Indi Blue/Black, R-81 7-hole 15x5.5" or NZO 16x6.5") '67 Austin Cooper S (6/26/67; Tartan Red/Black, 10x4.5")

Nov 5th, 2003, 12:34 AM	#20 (permalink)
uptick MINI2 somebody Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Local Time: 07:48 PM Posts: 904 Offline	lol. I guess the MINI build quality for the glovebox is pretty good to stand up to all the open-shut. no J turn necessary - since the reverse lurch does plenty to get me rolling out and down the driveway. whoo hooo - that lurch!

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