Better storage slot beside AT gear shift

You all know that worthless inch deep slot to the right of the AT shifter?




Did you know there is like another 4-5 inches of available space under there? Looking down beside the shifter here, there is no reason this storage area can't be deeper.




So, I cut the bottom out, but left a small rim all around.



When I put the trim piece back in, there was this little piece interfering in the rear driver's side corner (upper right in this crappy pic).



So, I notched it out with my dremel (the remaining plastic is plenty stout). It's the upper left corner in this pic.



Then, I cut and sanded a piece of 1/4" MDF until it just fit the bottom of the original cubby. I then glued up a 6"L x 1.5"W x 4"D box and glued the other panel on top, so the whole thing just drops in place through the bottom of the original cubby. With the divider in, I can keep my phone or wallet or knife in the bigger compartment, and can keep pens or what have you in the smaller one.



Installed:



I used a satin black paint. I think I'll sand it one more time and paint it with a matte paint. I think it will match the factory trim much better that way.

It's a little mod, but it's been on my list for a while and I finally got around to it today, and I love it already. Keeps my cup holders free of a bunch of stuff. I think there's at least another 1-1.5 inches that can be used under there if I notch the driver's side of the bottom of it to go over the bolts that hold the shifter housing in place.

 

Very nice, I like that

Next time, since you have it apart. Use a wet paper towel and clean the coffee dribbles

 

gawd damn one nasty ass console

 

You could also get some carbon fiber vinyl and wrap it. That would probably look pretty good as well. Awesome Idea BTW as I hate mine because it really is useless as everything slides out of it.