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  1. POLO35

    POLO35 Formula Junior

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    #1 POLO35, Oct 6, 2008
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    I found this way up under my driver's seat today. It is made of a hard rubber material an is 2.25" in diameter. 1987 328......It seems to be some kind of grommet. Thanks in advance.
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  2. POLO35

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    #2 POLO35, Oct 6, 2008
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  3. Ricambi America

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    #3 Ricambi America, Oct 6, 2008
  4. 4RE42

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    #4 4RE42, Oct 6, 2008
    I believe that is the little ring around your ignition key - It is the circular plastic ring that surrounds where you put your key in on the dash. ( I think) Hope this helps.

    Is there something missing around the ignition? michael brown
     
  5. POLO35

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    #5 POLO35, Oct 6, 2008
    Unreal...I always thought that the upholstry looked crapy around the ignition....I'll go see if it fits.
     
  6. 4RE42

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    #6 4RE42, Oct 6, 2008
    sorry, it looks like I was posting at the same time as the last poster. Anyway, that part should just fit right back on there. Let us know if it works. michael brown
     
  7. POLO35

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    #7 POLO35, Oct 6, 2008
    Yes..you guys are amazing. I have had my car for three years and always wondered why it looked so crappy around the ignition switch. The bezel won't snap in all the way, but I'll take a dremel to it tomorrow. The bezel looks so new it has probably been under the seat since 87!
     
  8. 4RE42

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  9. Rifledriver

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    #9 Rifledriver, Oct 6, 2008
    Do not modify it. There is a ring on the other side of the upholstered panel that should slide over the tangs and snap in place holding that bezel in place. It probably does not fit all the way due to that ring not being lined up properly.
     
  10. 4RE42

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    #10 4RE42, Oct 6, 2008
    you originally posted at 6:43. too bad you had to wait so long for an answer. glad we could help. same thing happened to me several months ago. hey, where are the pics of your car? LOL mbrown
     
  11. POLO35

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    #11 POLO35, Oct 6, 2008
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    Thanks and I will tinker with it tomorrow...The really amazing thing is That I thought my car was 100% intact.....I'm talking I stiil have the dealer installed Clifford alarm and it still works! I recently got the wiper washers working which was the last on the list. Now I wonder what else might be missing....Thanks again.
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  12. oregonferrari

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    #12 oregonferrari, Oct 6, 2008
    Nice
     
  13. 4RE42

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    #13 4RE42, Oct 6, 2008
    Great looking car. Wish we had some nice Florida sunshine here in Oregon now. Michael Brown
     
  14. hank sound

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    #14 hank sound, Oct 6, 2008
    Do you remember a movie entitled "The Blob"? Well, there is a new threat from afar that's out there. It's made of hard rubber - - Could this be the "Giant Grommet that Ate The Earth"?

    I guess it's better than finding a "soft rubber" under the seat:)

    Cheers, Hank (I know, I offered no assistance whatsoever) :(
     

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