As many of you know, there is a snap-out plastic panel under the dash on the passenger side. I've started fooling around with that space and the plastic piece to see if there's a reasonable way to put it on hinges, add a lock, and add a storage space behind it. I'm quite sure it can be made to work, although the storage space would not be very large -- about 8 inches wide and maybe 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep -- enough for some maps or a few pairs of sunlasses.

I've got a few extra panels on order to experiment with, and I'll post if and when I have any progress to report.

BTW, this idea was suggested early in the history of this board, but I never pursued it and I guess no one else did as well. It may be futile, but at least we'll give it go. Given that storage space is at a premium and not eaily accessible when you're driving, something in this space would be really convenient, I think.

 

That is a GREAT idea! You have a buyer.

 

Hey, if it works out and looks good, and provides extra space, I might buy one... The car really seems like it "should" have a glovebox there. I hate the secret compartment, its so difficult to access.

 

Sorry Rick not interested it sounds too "RICE"....

 

ill take one!! let me know when there ready for delivery

 

i would definitely be down for one too. i think that would be a great idea if you could go through with it. if it does come to fruition i would need somebody to help me install modifry's redline warning module before the storage box goes in...i still haven't been able to complete that task

 

I installed his mod. Did you download his PDF file?

http://www.baustnet.com/honda/mods/shift/Redline.pdf

I hope this storage box mod doesn't interfere with the redline module, Rick?

 

yeah i did DL his pdf file. it's just that i haven't been home much to tinker with it combined with the fact that i'm not that mechanically inclined. i'll probably go at it again next time i'm home. thanks

 

Hey Rick -

I too have tinkered with this idea. My first application was attaching a CD/paper/misc. holder made out of cheap materials that was intended to go on a standard visor. The one I am sporting now is a leather bag with a flap that I designed and sewed myself. Looks pretty good and the leather I used has a grain very similar to the grain of the dash above it. I have about 8 CD jewels in there along with some other stuff. The good thing about the leather is that it stretches and is collapsible when not in use - more knee room for the passenger (none have complained with the "glove bag" full either).

I made it so you can bring the car back to original spec without damaging the plastic cover...

Let me know if anybody is interested in my design...

 

tmkarab,

Email me at hesel@artsci.com.