[225_AB]

In the UK it is part of the smokers package and if you don't order it you just get a nice tray with no lid as in some of the pictures above

[BD_F22]

Originally Posted by foglesre

I believe your thinking along the same lines as me. I was wondering how one might mount an iPod Touch or equivalent in that spot, always USB'ed to the car for tunes (and power) and providing full-time DashCommand display of oil temp, etc.

Would be a fun project if I had a 3D printer to build a little angled mount that clips into that spot.

Would be pretty useful for JB4 owners with the app

[qballis]

My dealer says it has to come from Germany with a 3 week lead time and is $18.79 + tax.

[chaswyck1]

I ordered one today too and was told the same thing. No stock in the U.S., direct order from Germany, although mine told me 2 weeks. Thanks for the post clueing us in on this part. It looks like it will turn the ashtray into something semi-useful.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by qballis

My dealer says it has to come from Germany with a 3 week lead time and is $18.79 + tax.

Sorry, but I am confused. Which part is that amount? I thought the rubber insert for the opening was about seven bucks. Is that the price for the container with the openable lid? Or, is the dealer charging you for shipping just the drop-in rubber pad?

[qballis]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Sorry, but I am confused. Which part is that amount? I thought the rubber insert for the opening was about seven bucks. Is that the price for the container with the openable lid? Or, is the dealer charging you for shipping just the drop-in rubber pad?

It's the price for the rubber pad from my dealer. They didn't tell me the breakdown. Just said it's that amount and delivery will be in 3 weeks.

I ordered it from somewhere online for $15 shipped.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by qballis

It's the price for the rubber pad from my dealer. They didn't tell me the breakdown. Just said it's that amount and delivery will be in 3 weeks.

I ordered it from somewhere online for $15 shipped.

OK, thanks.....

[StephanieDiane]

Originally Posted by qballis

It's the price for the rubber pad from my dealer. They didn't tell me the breakdown. Just said it's that amount and delivery will be in 3 weeks.

I ordered it from somewhere online for $15 shipped.

Same. Found Jake Sweeney BMW on google. $6.97 for the part. Under $8 to ship to MS. Dunno what the wait time is. A few other dealerships that I looked at wanted $12 and $15 to ship. Go-go google power.

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by BD_F22

Would be pretty useful for JB4 owners with the app

That's exactly what intend to do. Currently jb4 usb cable is in glovebox but will run it up into centre console so as JB4 mobile can live under the cover and plug into 12v socket ahead of cup holders.

[3.0L]

Lids

[pazzo]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

Lids

^^ This and "guest chapstick/mints"

[mike@tpc]

Originally Posted by StephanieDiane

Same. Found Jake Sweeney BMW on google. $6.97 for the part. Under $8 to ship to MS. Dunno what the wait time is. A few other dealerships that I looked at wanted $12 and $15 to ship. Go-go google power.

thanks, I just did the same too!

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by foglesre

I believe your thinking along the same lines as me. I was wondering how one might mount an iPod Touch or equivalent in that spot, always USB'ed to the car for tunes (and power) and providing full-time DashCommand display of oil temp, etc.

Would be a fun project if I had a 3D printer to build a little angled mount that clips into that spot.

Indeed we are, foglesre. The dead open space on the center console above this (and the seam between the center stack and the start of the console) intrigues me greatly. I'm ordering the tray and a 6-foot USB-to-Lightning cable tonight, but I'm not gonna start brainstorming about the bracket until I get my car in about a month. Need to play with the actual thing, hehe.

[chaswyck1]

After reading this thread I ordered the rubber piece that changes this space from an ashtray (and yes, it is an ashtray) into a nice little, very usable storage area. Sunglasses or cell phone fit well in there and change is easy to get to as well. I've spent quite a bit of money on appearance mods and accessories since I got my car but this was easily the best six bucks I have spent. I highly recommend this little "mod". The part has to be ordered by your dealer from Germany but mine arrived in a little over a week. $5.99 plus tax = $6.47.

[ScrappyDoo]

I slot my Pioneer P99 head unit there.

[ScrappyDoo]

Originally Posted by Revofev

Is there a dedicated spot for the keys in the 2 Series?

Yes. There is a slot in the removable tray. You can see it in my picture. I usually just leave it in my pocket though.

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by mfourn20

"S441A Raucherpaket - Smoker package"

It shows as an option on the US market build sheet. I wasn't given an opportunity to request "delete option" when I placed my order.

[chaswyck1]

Originally Posted by gaijin

It shows as an option on the US market build sheet. I wasn't given an opportunity to request "delete option" when I placed my order.

I don't think it's a big deal. If you had been given the option to delete you probably would have gotten the $6 rubber thing and a plastic plug instead of a working lighter

[chaswyck1]

Originally Posted by Viffermike

Indeed we are, foglesre. The dead open space on the center console above this (and the seam between the center stack and the start of the console) intrigues me greatly. I'm ordering the tray and a 6-foot USB-to-Lightning cable tonight, but I'm not gonna start brainstorming about the bracket until I get my car in about a month. Need to play with the actual thing, hehe.

I like this idea a lot. Right now my phone sits on the console next to the gear selector with the lightening cable coming out of the armrest. Kind of unsightly and not very practical. Having the lighting cable coming out in that space would be much better. Just have to figure out how to run it there. Thanks for the suggestion.

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by chaswyck@yahoo.com

I don't think it's a big deal. If you had been given the option to delete you probably would have gotten the $6 rubber thing and a plastic plug instead of a working lighter

Good point.

[Killramos]

Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo

Yes. There is a slot in the removable tray. You can see it in my picture. I usually just leave it in my pocket though.

I will mention that not all 2 series come with the tray. Mine didnt in Canada.

trying to prevent a future "why didnt my car come with a keyholder" thread

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by ScrappyDoo

I slot my Pioneer P99 head unit there.

Scrappy: Where did you source that bracket for the HU? Is it a custom job?

I've ordered two rubber trays for the ashtray space as well as the OEM replacement part in which the USB/Aux plug under the armrest fits into. I've studied parts catalog drawings; looks like you can access the area under the center armrest through the very back of the armrest (should be 2-3 trim pieces that pop off back there) without having to disassemble the entire console, which I'm trying to avoid. My plan is to fabricate holes in the ashtray insert and ashtray space, route the lightning cable under the center console plastic on the driver's side, drill/shape another hole in the USB/Aux fitting to run the cable to the USB port, and finalize the run the cable via access behind the armrest.

As for an actual iPhone bracket: still playing with ideas, and I'm probably going to wait until I have the car before I commit to one.