[Tr0y]

Hi there,

Has anybody managed to retrofit the drivers side glove compartment?

I have an F33 and it doesn't have it, just a recess in the moulding. My F11 had is and I miss it!

Thanks,

Zak

[n55x3]

Yes, the folks over on the F25 (new X3) side have done this. Might have been from a couple years back but I'd check there. If I remember correctly the member made a template and cut the hole himself. It looked perfect when he was done. I would do the same thing if I didn't have that little cubby, it is very handy.

[Tr0y]

Cool! Thanks for that, I found the thread (here FYI: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610657), it looks messy but easy enough. I just need to find the part number for the compartment now, struggling to find it on realoem!

[speed608]

Originally Posted by Tr0y

Cool! Thanks for that, I found the thread (here FYI: http://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610657), it looks messy but easy enough. I just need to find the part number for the compartment now, struggling to find it on realoem!

Here you go but note my interior is oyster.

Part number:
07149185673
Description:
Fillister head screw


Part number:
51459240636
Description:
Folding box, driver's side

Compartment box Retainer Plate
51459267520

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Just wanted to share some insight on this, given that I found someone that did it to their F3X over at another site - https://translate.google.com/transla...%2F&edit-text= *Note - Site seems to be down at this time *

I've asked a local dealer to cut it for me, given I don't have the tools. They've quoted me around an hour or so of labour. Unfortunately they didn't have the correct cutting tool at the time, so I'm just waiting for them to get the tool so i can finally get the box retrofitted!

[philiper1]

my colleague has done this to his car, I wouldn't dare cutting my dashboard apart! make sure you cut smaller to begin with rather than bigger as there would be no way back then

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Well, finally got it done. Charged little bit over an hour but given it's convenience, its nice to have.

[G30 B58]

So a pair of sunglasses fit w/o issue?

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by F32 N55

So a pair of sunglasses fit w/o issue?

Two pairs would fit without issue.

[ji99lypuff]

My 2014 seems to have this already installed. Which part ofnthe world you guys from that the f30 doesnt have it or was it added later on in production cycle?

[Tim@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by ji99lypuff

My 2014 seems to have this already installed. Which part ofnthe world you guys from that the f30 doesnt have it or was it added later on in production cycle?

This is part of the Storage Compartment Package - Driver's glovebox, seatback nets, cargo nets and hooks, which Canadian F30s started having it as an option ($250 option) in mid-cycle MY2014.

So in addition to Canadian F30s not having headlight washers, they also didn't offer that package until now - which is optional equipment.

[Mattt1]

And if you have the driver assistance options (e.g. collision warning or lane keeping) then they blank it off too...

[ji99lypuff]

Lame-o! Of bmw for not having something like this standard on all their cars especially with the driver arm rest storage and glove compartment being so tiny in such a huge car. That compartment is huge and i can easily put my suglasses in there with room to spare.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Starbucks napkins fit perfectly in that compartment.