Re: I need information about tether anchors for a BMW
I've been trying to help a dad with a similar car (2000 328i, I believe) and he is having a really tough time. His BMW dealer quoted some absurd price like $400+ to install an achor.
I believe they don't have a single kit part number. Each sub-part (bolt, anchor plate, spacer, etc) has its own part number, or something like that.
I did find this on the web: BMW technical service bulletin #721100 seems to deal with this issue. That might help you a little when talking to a dealer.
I suggested to this dad that he escalate the issue to BMW regional or national customer service. I suggested he argue for free installation of tether anchors because model year 2000's "should" have them included. Last I heard his issue was not yet resolved.
Apparently, according to BMW owner bulletin boards, BMW makes it really difficult for American owners to get retrofit anchors. Apparently it's very easy in Canada....
If you find out any more specifics, please post here.
-Don
p.s. We tried a Toyota kit, but the bolt was too short. And I'm not even certain that the threads were correct.