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      05-10-2020, 11:00 AM   #1
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Here's an inexpensive cargo net that *works*.....

The cargo net that BMW lists for the 2 Series (51-47-9-410-838) does NOT work on the M2C. It's square, and due to the offset tiedown points in the trunk, you need one that looks more like an inverted triangle with the point cut off.

I picked this one up on Amazon for $15. It's a *perfect* fit-- it's identical in build quality to the BMW version, but the correct shape.

It works great-- especially since "Honey, can you go get a few things at the grocery store for me?" tends to turn into "Sure..... oh, look-- twisty roads, I'll be back in two hours!"

http://amazon.com/gp/product/B00TD3U...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Oh-- the 2 Series mat in the picture (51-47-2-357-214)? It's a *perfect* fit for the M2C.
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Why is this better than the one that comes with our M2Cs? Curious
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Why is this better than the one that comes with our M2Cs? Curious
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Mine looks great installed. Not sure why it needs to be a perfect square? I don't think the factory one was supposed to be a perfect square anyway.

Also, I clicked on the Amazon link and it said the product does NOT fit our cars, lol.
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Why is this better than the one that comes with our M2Cs? Curious
Two reasons:

1. I wanted the cargo mat. The stock net will not work with the mat.

2. Whenever I tried to put something under the stock net, I almost always ended up lifting up the panel that it tied down to.

This just works better in my opinion. And as it's slightly above the trunk deck, I find that groceries/packages fit much better.
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Mine looks great installed. Not sure why it needs to be a perfect square? I don't think the factory one was supposed to be a perfect square anyway.

Also, I clicked on the Amazon link and it said the product does NOT fit our cars, lol.
I saw that Amazon said it doesn't fit-- but the picture doesn't lie-- I took it this morning.

Ant it's not that it should be a perfect square. The 2 Series net I tried originally *was* square-- so it was loose at the bottom and not all that effective in holding anything down (which is sort of the point of a cargo net).

The Amazon one works MUCH better in that regard-- proper bungee tension all the way around.
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Why is this better than the one that comes with our M2Cs? Curious
Two reasons:

1. I wanted the cargo mat. The stock net will not work with the mat.

2. Whenever I tried to put something under the stock net, I almost always ended up lifting up the panel that it tied down to.

This just works better in my opinion. And as it's slightly above the trunk deck, I find that groceries/packages fit much better.
It's funny you posted this. While I was picking up food today I decided to finally install the cargo net in the trunk which has been neatly packed since day one. When I installed it, I wondered what could go underneath it, besides something really small and relatively flat. I mean the stock net is useless. I really wish there was a net that went across the trunk to divide it in half so my groceries wouldn't fly around. I always take the long way to the stores and back, but always have to be cautious on the way back to not spill milk etc. 😀😀

Anyone know of a solution like that?
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Why is this better than the one that comes with our M2Cs? Curious
Two reasons:

1. I wanted the cargo mat. The stock net will not work with the mat.

2. Whenever I tried to put something under the stock net, I almost always ended up lifting up the panel that it tied down to.

This just works better in my opinion. And as it's slightly above the trunk deck, I find that groceries/packages fit much better.
It's funny you posted this. While I was picking up food today I decided to finally install the cargo net in the trunk which has been neatly packed since day one. When I installed it, I wondered what could go underneath it, besides something really small and relatively flat. I mean the stock net is useless. I really wish there was a net that went across the trunk to divide it in half so my groceries wouldn't fly around. I always take the long way to the stores and back, but always have to be cautious on the way back to not spill milk etc. 😀😀

Anyone know of a solution like that?
Lol I don't know any solution but I fit a watermelon under there before. It was funny though because after a drive when I opened the trunk the watermelon was sitting neatly on top of the net. I was just slightly creeped out.
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It's funny you posted this. While I was picking up food today I decided to finally install the cargo net in the trunk which has been neatly packed since day one. When I installed it, I wondered what could go underneath it, besides something really small and relatively flat. I mean the stock net is useless. I really wish there was a net that went across the trunk to divide it in half so my groceries wouldn't fly around. I always take the long way to the stores and back, but always have to be cautious on the way back to not spill milk etc.

Anyone know of a solution like that?
Are you aware of the hooks on the sides to hang bags on? I usually hang my big, heavy stuff on those, then arrange the rest accordingly. Isn't perfect but it's usually good enough to still have some fun on the ride home.
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Are you aware of the hooks on the sides to hang bags on? I usually hang my big, heavy stuff on those, then arrange the rest accordingly. Isn't perfect but it's usually good enough to still have some fun on the ride home.
Hmm, good point. I'll try that although I suspect handles will just fly off the hooks at some point
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Hmm, good point. I'll try that although I suspect handles will just fly off the hooks at some point
I thought that too, but when i've used them, my groceries have still been stuck to the hooks when i got home, despite there not really being any tension on them to hold them in place.
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Lol I don't know any solution but I fit a watermelon under there before. It was funny though because after a drive when I opened the trunk the watermelon was sitting neatly on top of the net. I was just slightly creeped out.
LMAO!

"Imma buy a watermelon."

"I'm not going to put it in a shopping bag and put it in the passenger footwell because that's what the cargo net in the trunk is for. Watermelons."

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Lol I don't know any solution but I fit a watermelon under there before. It was funny though because after a drive when I opened the trunk the watermelon was sitting neatly on top of the net. I was just slightly creeped out.
LMAO!

"Imma buy a watermelon."

"I'm not going to put it in a shopping bag and put it in the passenger footwell because that's what the cargo net in the trunk is for. Watermelons."

I'm not going to lie, that was my exact thought process :
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Yeah my stock net broke on me pretty easy.

Tried to get it under warranty and they said "Fat chance buddy" lol.

I'm going with the whole setup you got, it looks really good👍🏼

Thanks for the r&d
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I have the boot (trunk) liner in so got a used 6 series e63 one with hooks of eBay for £10 and works perfectly
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It's funny you posted this. While I was picking up food today I decided to finally install the cargo net in the trunk which has been neatly packed since day one. When I installed it, I wondered what could go underneath it, besides something really small and relatively flat. I mean the stock net is useless. I really wish there was a net that went across the trunk to divide it in half so my groceries wouldn't fly around. I always take the long way to the stores and back, but always have to be cautious on the way back to not spill milk etc. 😀😀

Anyone know of a solution like that?
I use my OEM cargo net all the time, as I DD and run most errands in it. I also live on a windy road, and I can’t help myself. I need my loads secured! You can fit a surprising amount under there, certainly a full load of groceries. I usually only clip the 4 furthest corners. Try it out and you get used to making things fit. I never saw a need for an upgrade. Also, I wouldn’t want any air gap, as I often have smaller loads that I don’t want to shift.
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I use my OEM cargo net all the time, as I DD and run most errands in it. I also live on a windy road, and I can’t help myself. I need my loads secured! You can fit a surprising amount under there, certainly a full load of groceries. I usually only clip the 4 furthest corners. Try it out and you get used to making things fit. I never saw a need for an upgrade. Also, I wouldn’t want any air gap, as I often have smaller loads that I don’t want to shift.
Please post a pic next time you put a full load of groceries under there. I can barely fit my hand under. Thanks!
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I used to use the cargo net a lot, but moved to getting a InstaCrate in the trunk.
You can get them at Costco for about $7, are collapsable and they hold bulky things much better.
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When I went to take delivery of the car, the person from the dealership tried to hook up the net and couldn't get it to reach all four corners.

I sort of brushed it off because in my mind i'm like "when am I ever going to use the cargo net? I hate watermelon" and then never really thought of it again.

Now i'm very curious to go see if I can actually get it all connected. The net definitely looked too small, but it is elastic i guess.
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When I went to take delivery of the car, the person from the dealership tried to hook up the net and couldn't get it to reach all four corners.

I sort of brushed it off because in my mind i'm like "when am I ever going to use the cargo net? I hate watermelon" and then never really thought of it again.

Now i'm very curious to go see if I can actually get it all connected. The net definitely looked too small, but it is elastic i guess.
It'll connect, with a bit of pulling. That's why I'm curious to see how one can get grocery bags under there...
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I have recoverd the old net from my M235I. Much better!
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I'm not going to lie, that was my exact thought process :
That is too damn funny, man!
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Huh? That looks exactly like the one I got with my 2020 M2C
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