Ideas for Interior storage space

mineo77 · 12-20-2009, 06:22 PM

the 2010 1 series have an empty tray just below the AC/Heat now since they moved the seat heaters to that area. I was think that would be a great place to put a hidden compartment, or some type of area that the front could slide down or something. anybody know if this exist...or thought about this mod? Attached is a pic which shows that empty area on the dash, NOT the area where the ash tray use to be.

135forthewin · 12-20-2009, 08:04 PM

You'd probably have to go custom to do your hidden-storage idea. See how much that plastic faceplate is, order one, then maybe order a door like you'd find on the ashtray (08 models had ashtrays with cig lighters, not just an open storage *******, and cut a hole that'd fit the door. You'd have to create the "box" behind the door out of abs plastic or something.

GtiGyver · 12-20-2009, 09:26 PM

That panel is all one piece (the clim ctrls surround + lower blank panel).
However, FYI there is plenty of space behind the panel.

mineo77 · 12-20-2009, 09:27 PM

that sounds possible..but a lot of work. just seems like such a wasted space. in my old car, they eventually made a tray that went in that spot. we will see how motivated i get over the next few months.

12-20-2009, 06:22 PM	#1
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,926 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	Ideas for Interior storage space the 2010 1 series have an empty tray just below the AC/Heat now since they moved the seat heaters to that area. I was think that would be a great place to put a hidden compartment, or some type of area that the front could slide down or something. anybody know if this exist...or thought about this mod? Attached is a pic which shows that empty area on the dash, NOT the area where the ash tray use to be. Attached Images __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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12-20-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
135forthewin Lieutenant 48 Rep 546 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	You'd probably have to go custom to do your hidden-storage idea. See how much that plastic faceplate is, order one, then maybe order a door like you'd find on the ashtray (08 models had ashtrays with cig lighters, not just an open storage *******, and cut a hole that'd fit the door. You'd have to create the "box" behind the door out of abs plastic or something. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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12-20-2009, 09:26 PM	#3
GtiGyver Lieutenant 69 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2009 Space Grey E90 328i MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal iTrader: (3)	That panel is all one piece (the clim ctrls surround + lower blank panel). However, FYI there is plenty of space behind the panel.
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12-20-2009, 09:27 PM	#4
mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,926 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	that sounds possible..but a lot of work. just seems like such a wasted space. in my old car, they eventually made a tray that went in that spot. we will see how motivated i get over the next few months. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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