Storage Drawer Next To Steering Wheel

Boomer67 · 07-23-2011, 04:13 PM

Is the small storage drawer located just below and off to the side of the steering wheel an available option in the United States? I seem to recall reading that this was only available on vehicles in markets other than the U.S.

The drawer can be seen in the video below on YouTube at about the 8:48 mark.

If anyone has one, how useful is it? Also is there storage underneath the tray that is used for iPhones if you have the Apple adapter?

Thanks for any thoughts or pictures.

Jay Zone · 07-24-2011, 05:35 AM

You have to order the storage package.

JZ

Darbs330 · 07-24-2011, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomer67

... I seem to recall reading that this was only available on vehicles in markets other than the U.S.

Well... all I can say is that it wasn't included in the "storage package" that I ordered. When I questioned it... I was told exactly what you were.

Something about US regulations mandating soft materials where your knees could impact during a wreck.

richard in NC · 07-24-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Darbs330

Well... all I can say is that it wasn't included in the "storage package" that I ordered. When I questioned it... I was told exactly what you were.

Something about US regulations mandating soft materials where your knees could impact during a wreck.

That's what I have heard.

SHADOW4 · 07-24-2011, 04:51 PM

It's great for a small bootle of whisky. Never leave home without it.

Dr Stig 2 · 07-24-2011, 05:28 PM

Or even your garage door openers.

HapHazard · 07-26-2011, 02:47 PM

Can you post a picture? I haven't been able to find one on the web.

Darbs330 · 07-26-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HapHazard

Can you post a picture? I haven't been able to find one on the web.

This is the best (admittedly not very good) that I could find...

ChuckB · 07-26-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SHADOW4

It's great for a small bootle of whisky. Never leave home without it.

In case of a Snake Bite ! ! which is why I also carry a small snake...

Dr Stig 2 · 07-26-2011, 07:42 PM

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In case of a Snake Bite ! ! which is why I also carry a small snake...

Apart from Jeremy Clarkson (in his interview of Ewan McGRegor) not many guys woudl admit to having a small snake.

STOOF · 07-26-2011, 07:46 PM

So its confirmed US models dont have this?

rmorin49 · 07-26-2011, 08:18 PM

This is similar to the storage shelf available on MINIs sold in Europe but not available on US cars. You can find some dealers willing to order one for you but I don't think you can order it as an option on a car for delivery in the US.

HapHazard · 07-27-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Darbs330

This is the best (admittedly not very good) that I could find...

Thanks for that. Interesting. I was unaware of the storage package when I got my vehicle.

BlueZ4AZ · 07-27-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Darbs330

Well... all I can say is that it wasn't included in the "storage package" that I ordered. When I questioned it... I was told exactly what you were.

Something about US regulations mandating soft materials where your knees could impact during a wreck.

So we don't have that option in the US, but we get to keep our left knee cap in the event of an accident. I need both knee caps, so it sounds like a fair tradeoff.

STOOF · 07-27-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

So we don't have that option in the US, but we get to keep our left knee cap in the event of an accident. I need both knee caps, so it sounds like a fair tradeoff.

Id rather have that storage drawer lol

Dr Stig 2 · 07-28-2011, 01:25 AM

Interestingly, I have seen photos of the new X3 in the US with a storage unit in exactly the same place as it is in the Z4.

Why would X3 owners' knees be any different from Z4 owners knees?

s2000jan · 07-28-2011, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Or even your garage door openers.

+1

juhap · 07-28-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueZ4AZ

So we don't have that option in the US, but we get to keep our left knee cap in the event of an accident. I need both knee caps, so it sounds like a fair tradeoff.

That's why I keep a spare knee cap in the storage drawer

BlueZ4AZ · 07-28-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by juhap

That's why I keep a spare knee cap in the storage drawer

Smart

STOOF · 07-28-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Interestingly, I have seen photos of the new X3 in the US with a storage unit in exactly the same place as it is in the Z4.

Why would X3 owners' knees be any different from Z4 owners knees?

I was actually thinking, theres plenty of american cars that have a storage drawer there.

ChuckB · 07-29-2011, 09:11 AM

the Storage Drawer can be retrofitted pretty easily, only requires part 2 & 6 below. Image borrowed from http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E8..._panel_bottom/

Boomer67 · 07-30-2011, 01:26 PM

Nice find! Thanks ChuckB 8)

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