What’s in your center console?

Chadmatic · 12-28-2017, 07:54 PM

The overwhelming interest in removing the factory mobile phone cradle due to many factors including the amount of space it consumes just begs the following question... What’s in your center console?

Off the top of my head I use it to store the following items... rechargeable LED flashlight, sunglass case, wine corkscrew / bottle opener (for destinations not during the drive), hand sanitizer, and a Swiss Army knife just in case. In my experience, too many items can prove to be a P.I.T.A. in such a deep, undivided space. Curious to hear how you utilize this storage space...

Edit: Forgot breath mints and the USB to Lightning cable that hangs out the side of the console so that i can plug my iPhone in without opening the center console.

Wavy · 12-28-2017, 08:04 PM

Garage door remote (too lazy to program HomeLink)
Hand sanitizer
USB cord
USB drive

P1 · 12-28-2017, 10:07 PM

Chewing gum...

fosterelli · 12-28-2017, 10:52 PM

In Texas we reserve all spaces for firearms and ammunition, and other related paraphernalia!

F15GorDe · 12-29-2017, 01:44 AM

My Swiss Army knife, my PEEPS eyeglass lens cleaner, FASTPASS, usb cord for the 8+, gum, and my iPhone 4S in its adapter.

lapa · 12-29-2017, 02:24 AM

This is my 3rd X5 and for the first time I don’t have a cradle. So much more space in there now.
So far: iPhone X in charging pocket, Usb, sunglasses.

alphaod · 12-29-2017, 02:30 AM

Box of floss, my store membership cards, a Leatherman, pair of work gloves, some cash for emergencies

Silververtu · 12-29-2017, 10:51 AM

Coin pouch, USB card, hand cream

r33_RGSport · 12-29-2017, 11:03 AM

Let me ask my wife. She is the sole owner of the center compartment to any car that we share.

Chadmatic · 12-29-2017, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Chewing gum...

Well, you can definitely fit a lot of chewing gum in there!

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Let me ask my wife. She is the sole owner of the center compartment to any car that we share.

You sir, deserve the center console award!

CeeTeeX5 · 12-29-2017, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fosterelli

In Texas we reserve all spaces for firearms and ammunition, and other related paraphernalia!

hahah love it!

CeeTeeX5 · 12-29-2017, 12:02 PM

Condoms

iconoclast · 12-29-2017, 12:40 PM

Eclipse gum, mints, hand sanitizer and phone when plugged in.

fosterelli · 12-29-2017, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

Box of floss, my store membership cards, a Leatherman, pair of work gloves, some cash for emergencies

I have the Leatherman MUT! No cash though, wife and kids aren't nice enough.

deutsch100 · 12-29-2017, 03:19 PM

Gum, Altoids, several hand sanitizers, change pouch for L.A. meters, insurance card, hand cream, sunscreen (it is always 100F here, lol), pen and small pad of paper.

Chadmatic · 12-29-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by deutsch100

Gum, Altoids, several hand sanitizers, change pouch for L.A. meters, insurance card, hand cream, sunscreen (it is always 100F here, lol), pen and small pad of paper.

Lol! How could I forget about the sunscreen?! Yep, I have that in there too.

Chadmatic · 12-29-2017, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Wavy

Garage door remote (too lazy to program HomeLink)
Hand sanitizer
USB cord
USB drive

I hear ya! Programming the garage door is one of those pain in the ass projects that you just know is going to take several attempts because enough time has passed since programming it to the last car that you forget the exact sequence or car specific anomalies.

Almaretto · 12-30-2017, 02:15 AM

Flash drive or external hard drive. That's it.

I removed cradle.

Chadmatic · 12-30-2017, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeTeeX5

Condoms

You must REEEAAAALLLY love your X5!

Florida-X3 · 12-30-2017, 03:20 PM

iPod and additional cable, small pack of tissues, chap stick, small flashlight, old film case full of quarters, pen and Glock 43 (cradle also removed).

TB151 · 01-02-2018, 07:20 PM

Travel size mouthwash, contact lenses, mints & condoms. Just the necessities

zinengineer · 01-02-2018, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Let me ask my wife. She is the sole owner of the center compartment to any car that we share.

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

Let me ask my wife. She is the sole owner of the center compartment to any car that we share.

I don't even look, it amazes me the amount of crap she can stuff in there....then complain about not being able to find what she's looking for!!!

12-28-2017, 07:54 PM	#1
Chadmatic Registered Member 661 Rep 608 Posts Drives: F15 35i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southern California iTrader: (0)	What’s in your center console? The overwhelming interest in removing the factory mobile phone cradle due to many factors including the amount of space it consumes just begs the following question... What’s in your center console? Off the top of my head I use it to store the following items... rechargeable LED flashlight, sunglass case, wine corkscrew / bottle opener (for destinations not during the drive), hand sanitizer, and a Swiss Army knife just in case. In my experience, too many items can prove to be a P.I.T.A. in such a deep, undivided space. Curious to hear how you utilize this storage space... Edit: Forgot breath mints and the USB to Lightning cable that hangs out the side of the console so that i can plug my iPhone in without opening the center console. Last edited by Chadmatic; 12-29-2017 at 04:39 PM..
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12-28-2017, 10:52 PM	#4
fosterelli Second Lieutenant 237 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 xDrive35i M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cypress, Texas iTrader: (0)	In Texas we reserve all spaces for firearms and ammunition, and other related paraphernalia! __________________ 2014 X5 x35 F15
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12-29-2017, 01:44 AM	#5
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12-29-2017, 02:24 AM	#6
lapa Private First Class 150 Rep 119 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M sport 40d 2017 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	This is my 3rd X5 and for the first time I don’t have a cradle. So much more space in there now. So far: iPhone X in charging pocket, Usb, sunglasses. __________________ 2014 X5 30d - retired 2016 X5 40e - retired 2017 X5 40d - present
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12-29-2017, 02:30 AM	#7
alphaod Mmmmm… 1150 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: F15 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i [10.00]	Box of floss, my store membership cards, a Leatherman, pair of work gloves, some cash for emergencies __________________ 2015 BMW X5 xDrive50i BMW CCA 509766
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Silververtu Major 231 Rep 1,066 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: US of A iTrader: (5) Garage List 2019 Porsche Cayenn ... [10.00]	Coin pouch, USB card, hand cream __________________ 2019 Cayenne Turbo Gone but not forgotten: 2006 2.0T A4 Avant, 2007 Z4 Roadster 3.0si, 2006 M Roadster, 2013 550i M Sport, 2015 Cayman S, 2015 X5 50i M Sport
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r33_RGSport General 12968 Rep 18,713 Posts Drives: G09 XM, G05 X5 40, 991.2 T Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (6)	Let me ask my wife. She is the sole owner of the center compartment to any car that we share. __________________ Email:sales@rgsport.com \| IG:RGSport_USA \| Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more...
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iconoclast Self-Deprecating Narcissist 7266 Rep 6,561 Posts Drives: Audi BMW Ferrari LR MB Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: In, Out & Around... iTrader: (1)	Eclipse gum, mints, hand sanitizer and phone when plugged in. __________________ http://www.instagram.com/_.iconoclast/
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deutsch100 Colonel 3944 Rep 2,390 Posts Drives: i7 60, XM, M3 Comp, 911 GTS Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calabasas, CA iTrader: (0)	Gum, Altoids, several hand sanitizers, change pouch for L.A. meters, insurance card, hand cream, sunscreen (it is always 100F here, lol), pen and small pad of paper.
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12-30-2017, 02:15 AM	#18
Almaretto Major General 2374 Rep 8,364 Posts Drives: Test Vehicles Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Mountain View, CA iTrader: (0)	Flash drive or external hard drive. That's it. I removed cradle.
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12-30-2017, 03:20 PM	#20
Florida-X3 Lieutenant 262 Rep 472 Posts Drives: '23 X3 x30i / '12 Infiniti M37 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	iPod and additional cable, small pack of tissues, chap stick, small flashlight, old film case full of quarters, pen and Glock 43 (cradle also removed).
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01-02-2018, 07:20 PM	#21
TB151 New Member 24 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 50i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NH iTrader: (0)	Travel size mouthwash, contact lenses, mints & condoms. Just the necessities
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