Poll: Interior trunk release switch

SD_Dave · 2021-08-28 19:02:56

Knowing where it is, it's no issue for me. :yesnod: Exactly this

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Aug 31, 2021 | 02:01 PM

#41

LT4CMG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Avanti

Knowing where it is, it's no issue for me.

Exactly this

Aug 31, 2021 | 03:54 PM

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RMS73

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In five years I have never hit the button by accident.

Aug 31, 2021 | 07:10 PM

#43

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Quote:

Originally Posted by wayback

To get my knees low enough to not worry about hitting that button I must hook my shoe under the brake pedal.

That's a PITA and don't to that very often. I do have long legs.

Height may be a factor. I'm 6'3" so my seat is pretty far back, although I have an M7 so I keep the seat close enough where I have enough knee slack to operate the clutch effectively. I'm pretty much the only driver of the car so i don't use the memory seat or the easy exit functions are rarely even move the seat. I guess for owners with shorter legs who are closer to the lower dash area, this may be a problem, but if they program the easy exit function, the seat can move back and the steering wheel can move up to help them exit the car without knocking the trunk release with their knees.

Plus, after owning a few low profile sports cars over the years, I learned to sit inside the car first and then swing my legs in to help reduce wear on the outside side bolster and then reverse the process when exiting.

Sep 9, 2021 | 08:33 PM

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jimmbbo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jwmgr8

Why have a switch? We have a FOB with a switch and you can put the FOB where ever you want?

True dat, but the fob is usually in my pocket when I exit the car, and the button allows me to easily open the cargo lid to access the stuff I just put in there...

Dec 26, 2022 | 09:46 PM

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Old thread. New information.
Sandyeggo Designs has a nice product that moves the switch inward to prevent accidental operation.
Works with single or dual button setup.

Dec 26, 2022 | 10:00 PM

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"Poll: Interior trunk release switch" Huh?

Dec 27, 2022 | 11:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SD_Dave

Old thread. New information.
Sandyeggo Designs has a nice product that moves the switch inward to prevent accidental operation.
Works with single or dual button setup.

Purchased and installed. This works great. Two minutes to install. No more accidental openings. Brilliant!

Dec 27, 2022 | 11:46 AM

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I have never hit it - ever.

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Dec 27, 2022 | 08:13 PM

#49

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in my 2014 M7, i use that button all the time. I find it more convenient than the exterior one above the license plate. I have never hit it with my knee.

Dec 27, 2022 | 10:41 PM

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Ryan15Ray

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I’ve never come close to hitting the trunk release with my knee. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Dec 27, 2022 | 10:44 PM

#51

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6'1" mostly legs, hit it about 6 times before buying the recess kit from SandyEggo.

Dec 27, 2022 | 10:57 PM

#52

wgood

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yes I agree with you ???

Dec 28, 2022 | 01:18 AM

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Some here indicate they hit the button with their foot.

I do not understand how this is possible. They must get in using a unique technique.

Dec 28, 2022 | 01:30 AM

#54

aadadams

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That’s a tough one indeed…

Dec 28, 2022 | 02:15 AM

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I hit the button with my finger whenever I park in the garage. It makes it easier to attach the Battery Tender, Junior.

Dec 28, 2022 | 05:56 AM

#56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Elk

Some here indicate they hit the button with their foot.

I do not understand how this is possible. They must get in using a unique technique.

lol, just trying to picture that as well.

its great that bezel was made for folks, i think I remember a few making some other sort of things to keep from hitting it but that recessed one looks factory.

I dont recall it being an issue for me but I like things like this so still might buy it and install.

Dec 29, 2022 | 08:55 PM

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I hit ours by accident occasionally, just a minor PITA.
The Sandyeggo design looks excellent.

Dec 30, 2022 | 08:16 AM

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You guys beat me to the solution!

https://www.sandyeggodesigns.com/pro...-switch-mount/

Dec 30, 2022 | 11:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SD_Dave

Old thread. New information.
Sandyeggo Designs has a nice product that moves the switch inward to prevent accidental operation.
Works with single or dual button setup.

Thank you! I ordered one. I guess I have bony knees, but I've managed to bump mine open half a dozen times now and it's annoying. This simple recessed bezel should alleviate at least one of my first world problems!