Dash storage?

Rggity · 06-12-2014, 11:16 AM

One thing I didn't notice before my purchase is that there lacks space to store things in the console area of the car, unless you count the cubby under the armrest.

I don't have heated seats, nor do I have the rear sunshade, which leaves me with a blank block where the buttons to control those options usually go.

Is there something I can buy that will convert that block to something where I can put things in? (Id badge, phone, etc)

I tried searching

for dash storage but didn't come up with anything. Thanks in advance.

B8bydesign · 06-12-2014, 12:09 PM

Looking for something like this? Replaces the factory ash tray:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-89...FRQV7AodQSQAQg

Rggity · 06-12-2014, 12:33 PM

that is very intriguing and I will look into it, but I am specifically looking for something that will replace the plastic piece that is located where the seat heater/sunshade buttons would go. Right now, it's just a waste of space.

tinman831 · 06-12-2014, 01:19 PM

I don't believe there's a cubby to replace that section like there is on other cars.

Lunker325 · 06-13-2014, 12:44 PM

From looking at other threads where that panel is removed, it looks like there is a module or computer just behind that panel and there is no room for a cubby. I too had been looking to see if there was something that could convert that blank panel to some storage. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm.

jphughan · 06-13-2014, 05:28 PM

I know what you mean OP. I store my gate opener in the ashtray and I bought the ECS Euro Sunglasses Holder to replace the driver's side oh-shit handle (when does the driver ever use that handle anyway??), but yeah there isn't room for much else, nor have I seen any options other than the above-mentioned tray. Unless you count the door pockets, I guess.

Badge would probably fit in the ashtray; mine from a previous job did. Phone I keep in my pocket thanks to Bluetooth audio streaming, or in the glovebox when I need to charge it -- which constantly causes me to forget to take it with me when I leave the car.

tinman831 · 06-13-2014, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jphughan

I know what you mean OP. I store my gate opener in the ashtray and I bought the ECS Euro Sunglasses Holder to replace the driver's side oh-shit handle (when does the driver ever use that handle anyway??), but yeah there isn't room for much else, nor have I seen any options other than the above-mentioned tray. Unless you count the door pockets, I guess.

Badge would probably fit in the ashtray; mine from a previous job did. Phone I keep in my pocket thanks to Bluetooth audio streaming, or in the glovebox when I need to charge it -- which constantly causes me to forget to take it with me when I leave the car.

Do you have the home link buttons on your mirror?

jphughan · 06-13-2014, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tinman831

Do you have the home link buttons on your mirror?

Yes, but my apartment complex installed a gate opener system that is intentionally incompatible with HomeLink to prevent residents from cloning the openers and retaining access to the complex when they're no longer residents. I was very bummed. At least the garages are HomeLink-compatible.

miringrains · 06-13-2014, 07:24 PM

Come on man just admit you're looking for a spot to stash to dope... It's limited in the 3 series. I got a 7 series loaner, and man oh man. I had so many little doors, shelves, panels I ran out of things to store..

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Rggity New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP 6MT JB/BN Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Dash storage? One thing I didn't notice before my purchase is that there lacks space to store things in the console area of the car, unless you count the cubby under the armrest. I don't have heated seats, nor do I have the rear sunshade, which leaves me with a blank block where the buttons to control those options usually go. Is there something I can buy that will convert that block to something where I can put things in? (Id badge, phone, etc) I tried searching for dash storage but didn't come up with anything. Thanks in advance.
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Rggity New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 ZCP 6MT JB/BN Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	that is very intriguing and I will look into it, but I am specifically looking for something that will replace the plastic piece that is located where the seat heater/sunshade buttons would go. Right now, it's just a waste of space.
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tinman831 Captain 20 Rep 816 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: DFW iTrader: (0)	I don't believe there's a cubby to replace that section like there is on other cars.
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Lunker325 First Lieutenant 94 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E70 X5M / 991.2 C4S Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (4)	From looking at other threads where that panel is removed, it looks like there is a module or computer just behind that panel and there is no room for a cubby. I too had been looking to see if there was something that could convert that blank panel to some storage. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm.
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jphughan Brigadier General 594 Rep 4,488 Posts Drives: '16 Cayman GT4 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I know what you mean OP. I store my gate opener in the ashtray and I bought the ECS Euro Sunglasses Holder to replace the driver's side oh-shit handle (when does the driver ever use that handle anyway??), but yeah there isn't room for much else, nor have I seen any options other than the above-mentioned tray. Unless you count the door pockets, I guess. Badge would probably fit in the ashtray; mine from a previous job did. Phone I keep in my pocket thanks to Bluetooth audio streaming, or in the glovebox when I need to charge it -- which constantly causes me to forget to take it with me when I leave the car. __________________ '16 Cayman GT4 (delivery pics, comparison to E92 M3 write-up) Gone but not forgotten: '11.75 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT (owned 5/2011 - 11/2015)
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miringrains Banned 72 Rep 702 Posts Drives: '11.5 M3 E93 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	Come on man just admit you're looking for a spot to stash to dope... It's limited in the 3 series. I got a 7 series loaner, and man oh man. I had so many little doors, shelves, panels I ran out of things to store..
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