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SL/R231: You learn something every day.
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You learn something every day.
Hello all,
I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
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I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
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Hello all,
I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
Beat wishes.
I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
Beat wishes.
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Those coders can do many things and I always planned to get one, but it never was a priority when to actually buy it. Maybe in the Fall.
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Hello all,
I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
Beat wishes.
I have had my R231 for coming up on 5 years now. I love it now as much as I did from the start. With over 175k miles on it my black beauty still makes me smile and feel good. Last week I learned something new. I learned that you can close the hatch from the inside of the car. Now I am quite sure everyone will jump in here and say you all knew this, well I didn’t. lol.
I guess it’s because whenever I needed to open the hatch from in the car I was on my way out of the car to the hatch anyway, so I would naturally close the hatch while back there. You pull the hatch lever to open it and well, you push the latch lever to close it. I learned this while ready my wife’s BMW owners manual and saw that you close the rear hatch that way. I said well shoot, let’s try it in the drop top. Sure enough.
Did you really know that already, or did I just teach you something?
Beat wishes.
Did you know you can adjust the passenger seat from the driver's door buttons?
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You can open the hood to the "service position" by further pushing back on the open hood.
I found this video to demonstrate. It's not a R231, but it works the same way.
Just be sure you have enough overhead space before opening. I almost hit the garage door rails the first time.
I found this video to demonstrate. It's not a R231, but it works the same way.
Just be sure you have enough overhead space before opening. I almost hit the garage door rails the first time.
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Thanks, but I know that the English used in America (wherein we both live) differs from that in England: nevertheless, I would justify my question since a "hatch" (part of a "hatchback") in countries where the rear, upward-opening cargo door, which includes the rear window, is common for cars.
As opposed to a traditional car (sedan)'s trunk or boot lid.
As opposed to a traditional car (sedan)'s trunk or boot lid.
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Ok, no problem.
Thanks, but I know that the English used in America (wherein we both live) differs from that in England: nevertheless, I would justify my question since a "hatch" (part of a "hatchback") in countries where the rear, upward-opening cargo door, which includes the rear window, is common for cars.
As opposed to a traditional car (sedan)'s trunk or boot lid.
As opposed to a traditional car (sedan)'s trunk or boot lid.
