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Solidstate · Sep 7th, 2007, 12:56 PM

What do I buy to fit in the gap in front of the lighter socket below the bottom row of switches? I can see that something is supposed to go in there by the rubber lugs either side. On the older mini there is a centre console storage set that you can buy - this looks like a different shape - Is there a new version for the R56?

At the moment this is just wasted space.

P.S. Sorry to use my first posts to ask questions - but I did a search and couldn't find my answer.

rec · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:05 PM

yeah there is a little tray available.
you should be able to get it through any MINI dealer, and I believe it's in the accessories catalogue.

There was one on ebay a while back, I missed out on it

Solidstate · Sep 7th, 2007, 01:15 PM

Thanks - I'll get one when I take it in for my DAB repair/recall

rec · Sep 7th, 2007, 03:11 PM

found the completed ebay listing - looked for a part number for you but no joy

bmw mini one cooper s , storage tray, genuine new R56 on eBay, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (item 250158656149 end time 05-Sep-07 17:50:47 BST)

Solidstate · Sep 7th, 2007, 04:16 PM

That's OK, I've been in to the local dealers and ordered one (delivered next Tuesday) - will cost me just under £5 when I pick it up. - Makes you wonder why they don't fit it as standard.
That bloke on Ebay made quite some profit on that one.

rec · Sep 7th, 2007, 04:26 PM

yeah tell me about it.
i get discount with BMW/MINI cos of where i work ;]

Huggy · Sep 10th, 2007, 12:50 PM

Its a shame they don't make a small cover for this area, then you could leave your iPod plugged into the USB connector and keep it hidden!!

danb · Sep 14th, 2007, 01:02 PM

Any chance of a part no plz?

rec · Sep 14th, 2007, 02:17 PM

i got the part number in the accessories brochure at home. will sort that out later for ya :]

FergusM · Sep 14th, 2007, 03:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Huggy (original)

Its a shame they don't make a small cover for this area, then you could leave your iPod plugged into the USB connector and keep it hidden!!

or get the iPOD integration kit and wire it into the storage comaprtment..... that is what I did as last thing I wanted was it in plain sight...

ScoobyDoo · Sep 14th, 2007, 04:30 PM

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Japper · Sep 24th, 2007, 11:13 AM

There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design.

I could sell it on flea bay for a profit though

Amazing how some muppets will pay more for something than they can get it for from the stealer

Nath316 · Sep 24th, 2007, 11:19 AM

ahhh but if it is made of rubber it could be trimmed to fit correctly

airbusA346 · Sep 24th, 2007, 01:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design.

Could you please take a picture with it in place, so I can see how it looks when fitted, to see if it is worth buying.

Thanks
Tom.

Washy · Sep 24th, 2007, 01:14 PM

I have one of these too....not overly impressed either.....

Griffer · Sep 24th, 2007, 05:06 PM

I got one, stops sunglasses rattling!

airbusA346 · Sep 24th, 2007, 05:32 PM

From the photos posted in reply #16, I cant see anything on it that look wrong.

A bit OT but Griffer when you got the JCW Floor Mats were they bright white or were they the off white they are in the photos?

Tom.

DerekH · Sep 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Chris at woodmans £4 delivered to my door very good i thought

Japper · Sep 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

From the photos posted in reply #16, I cant see anything on it that look wrong.

A bit OT but Griffer when you got the JCW Floor Mats were they bright white or were they the off white they are in the photos?

Tom.

If you look closely at the first pic you can see how it 'bunches' at the back. And both sides are flimsy and 'bunch' up too. It can not be trimmed to address these issues either.

Cheap item in both price and function.

KenL · Sep 24th, 2007, 08:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design.

If you push it firmly into place, it should fit just fine.

Sep 7th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	yeah there is a little tray available. you should be able to get it through any MINI dealer, and I believe it's in the accessories catalogue. There was one on ebay a while back, I missed out on it Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Sep 7th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	found the completed ebay listing - looked for a part number for you but no joy bmw mini one cooper s , storage tray, genuine new R56 on eBay, Mini, Car Parts, Cars, Parts Vehicles (item 250158656149 end time 05-Sep-07 17:50:47 BST) Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

Sep 7th, 2007, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	yeah tell me about it. i get discount with BMW/MINI cos of where i work ;] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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rec Not a happy bunny. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotthall MINI Often Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 1,209 Offline	i got the part number in the accessories brochure at home. will sort that out later for ya :] Got an R56 ? Flaunt It ! http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...st-ya-r56.html

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Sep 7th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#1
Solidstate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Bottom of Centre Console - what fits in here? What do I buy to fit in the gap in front of the lighter socket below the bottom row of switches? I can see that something is supposed to go in there by the rubber lugs either side. On the older mini there is a centre console storage set that you can buy - this looks like a different shape - Is there a new version for the R56? At the moment this is just wasted space. P.S. Sorry to use my first posts to ask questions - but I did a search and couldn't find my answer.

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Sep 7th, 2007, 01:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Solidstate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Thanks - I'll get one when I take it in for my DAB repair/recall

Sep 7th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Solidstate MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 14 Offline	That's OK, I've been in to the local dealers and ordered one (delivered next Tuesday) - will cost me just under £5 when I pick it up. - Makes you wonder why they don't fit it as standard. That bloke on Ebay made quite some profit on that one.

Sep 10th, 2007, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
Huggy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Its a shame they don't make a small cover for this area, then you could leave your iPod plugged into the USB connector and keep it hidden!!

Sep 14th, 2007, 01:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
danb MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: York / Manchester Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 766 Offline	Any chance of a part no plz?

Sep 14th, 2007, 03:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Huggy (original) Its a shame they don't make a small cover for this area, then you could leave your iPod plugged into the USB connector and keep it hidden!! or get the iPOD integration kit and wire it into the storage comaprtment..... that is what I did as last thing I wanted was it in plain sight...

Sep 24th, 2007, 11:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 1,070 Offline	There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design. I could sell it on flea bay for a profit though Amazing how some muppets will pay more for something than they can get it for from the stealer 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 24th, 2007, 11:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
Nath316 I'm avin 'oops Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rugby Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 1,107 Offline	ahhh but if it is made of rubber it could be trimmed to fit correctly More Air + More Fuel = More Power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sep 24th, 2007, 01:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 8,934 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design. Could you please take a picture with it in place, so I can see how it looks when fitted, to see if it is worth buying. Thanks Tom.

Sep 24th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Washy Six cylinders two turbos Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 18,723 Offline	I have one of these too....not overly impressed either..... 135i M sport convertible

Sep 24th, 2007, 05:06 PM	#16 (permalink)
Griffer Now Cooper D Clubman Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somerset Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 569 Offline	I got one, stops sunglasses rattling! Attached Thumbnails

Sep 24th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#17 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 8,934 Offline	From the photos posted in reply #16, I cant see anything on it that look wrong. A bit OT but Griffer when you got the JCW Floor Mats were they bright white or were they the off white they are in the photos? Tom.

Sep 24th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 11:41 PM Posts: 827 Offline	Chris at woodmans £4 delivered to my door very good i thought

Sep 24th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) From the photos posted in reply #16, I cant see anything on it that look wrong. A bit OT but Griffer when you got the JCW Floor Mats were they bright white or were they the off white they are in the photos? Tom. If you look closely at the first pic you can see how it 'bunches' at the back. And both sides are flimsy and 'bunch' up too. It can not be trimmed to address these issues either. Cheap item in both price and function. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

Sep 24th, 2007, 08:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 10:41 PM Posts: 5,105 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) There is no wonder these storage trays are popping up on flea bay. Bought mine last week for £4.45 inc. VAT. and took it out as soon as i fitted it. It's too tight, doesn't fit nicely leaving a 'high' floppy side on either side.................poorly conceived design. If you push it firmly into place, it should fit just fine. Red/Black R56 Cooper

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