Filled in that annoying gap between center console and seat

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 12:55 AM

I seem to always drop my phone and credit cards in that gap between my center console and seat. So I read that another member bought a gap guard which I didn't know existed! But his was $20 plus shipping and I couldn't justify it. However I found this one for $4 plus shipping on Amazon and received it today. I love it and just wanted to share a quick before and after pic from my phone.
Here is the link if anyone is interested: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JVH...&robot_redir=1
Sorry if this is a dumb thread! Haha, I just really wanted to share!

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 12:55 AM

And the after pic:

ALPINWEISS330i · 07-08-2014, 01:04 AM

Thanks,for the price I might get it. The $20 and original version of this is called the Drop Stop. I saw them on Shark Tank. Wished I have thought of it. Such a simple design. Those guys are now millionaires.

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINWEISS330i

Thanks,for the price I might get it. The $20 version of this is called the Drop Stop. I saw them on Shark Tank. Wished I have thought of it. Such a simple design. Those guys are now millionaires.

Yeah, I feel bad buying the knock off, but hey, gotta save money!

AnthonyT · 07-08-2014, 01:19 AM

Thanks for the share! Will be picking this up. How is the quality and fit?

s!ke · 07-08-2014, 01:21 AM

Thanks, I just ordered one off ebay (had ebay bucks certificate) . Same price and shipping time from Amazon (17-30days)!!!

TitanLH8 · 07-08-2014, 01:27 AM

Thanks for sharing! I've always been curious of how these looked in our cars! I'm going to pick one up!

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyT

Thanks for the share! Will be picking this up. How is the quality and fit?

It fits fine and quality seems great, although I just got it so not sure yet how it will be long term! For a few bucks, I think it's worth it, haha!!

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by s!ke

Thanks, I just ordered one off ebay (had ebay bucks certificate) . Same price and shipping time from Amazon (17-30days)!!!

Yay! Awesome!

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TitanLH8

Thanks for sharing! I've always been curious of how these looked in our cars! I'm going to pick one up!

You're welcome!
It looks fine and is so subtle that no one will notice it.

Needbmwpartzz · 07-08-2014, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmette

I seem to always drop my phone and credit cards in that gap between my center console and seat. So I read that another member bought a gap guard which I didn't know existed! But his was $20 plus shipping and I couldn't justify it. However I found this one for $4 plus shipping on Amazon and received it today. I love it and just wanted to share a quick before and after pic from my phone.
Here is the link if anyone is interested: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JVH...&robot_redir=1
Sorry if this is a dumb thread! Haha, I just really wanted to share!

Definitely not a dumb thread.....that gap eats almost everything....food crumbs,cell phone,keys,money lol....you name it,that gap swallowed it.
Price seem right.....but this thread gave me an idea to make my own and stop gap monster from eating my belongings.. So thanks！

bimmette · 07-08-2014, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Needbmwpartzz

Definitely not a dumb thread.....that gap eats almost everything....food crumbs,cell phone,keys,money lol....you name it,that gap swallowed it.
Price seem right.....but this thread gave me an idea to make my own and stop gap monster from eating my belongings.. So thanksÃ¯Â¼Â

Good luck making your own, haha!

hybridel · 07-08-2014, 04:17 AM

this is brilliant

my cell always seems to fall into the dreaded black hole right when I need to make an important phone call

Dark_Knight_335 · 07-08-2014, 04:44 AM

What happens when you have to move the seat?

BashShah · 07-08-2014, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

What happens when you have to move the seat?

I wana know tooo.

Bimmette great find....1+ from a local.

DN

NormE91 · 07-08-2014, 06:04 AM

Awesome find, thanks! I have a friend that had a Mercedes S class that had this factory and I always thought all cars should have it.

Underground6t9 · 07-08-2014, 06:35 AM

Thanks great idea. Just bought one!

Ken07335i · 07-08-2014, 10:04 AM

Clever gadget - just bought two. Thanks Tara.

Nguyenhu0106 · 07-08-2014, 10:14 AM

thanks!!!!... i gotta get one, I always have issues when i'm going to the gym.. because of my shorts either my phone or my keys always slips out and falls in there... you would think i would learn.. but i don't.

1chanc3 · 07-08-2014, 10:24 AM

The people who "invented" this item were actually on the tv show shark tank.

Such a simple idea and product that has made them millionaires...

NGEE · 07-08-2014, 10:28 AM

I bought one but it fell into that gap between my center console and seat, and now I can't find it.

mike-y · 07-08-2014, 11:06 AM

I've had these in my car for years now (original "drop stopper" brand). when I saw the infomercial video, I knew I had to get them, because I was always dropping change and stuff down there. even dropped my phone in there a couple times.

Mine are pushed down a little bit more than the pic above (especially around the seatbelt), so they really aren't noticeable, plus my interior is black, so they blend in.

they are really really great. I've found they stay put when you move the seat, but if they are too low, the front portion might drop down into the gap, but I think this has only happened to me once since I've owned them, and I just pulled it back up into place. I've had them for a few years now.

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ALPINWEISS330i Enlisted Member 5 Rep 43 Posts Drives: N52 Join Date: May 2014 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks,for the price I might get it. The $20 and original version of this is called the Drop Stop. I saw them on Shark Tank. Wished I have thought of it. Such a simple design. Those guys are now millionaires.
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TitanLH8 Captain 144 Rep 776 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 328xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	Thanks for sharing! I've always been curious of how these looked in our cars! I'm going to pick one up!
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hybridel First Lieutenant 126 Rep 330 Posts Drives: Brooklyn Grey X3MC Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2)	this is brilliant my cell always seems to fall into the dreaded black hole right when I need to make an important phone call
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Dark_Knight_335 Came to the N55 Darkside 1112 Rep 12,740 Posts Drives: 2011 335 E93 M-Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: NY/NJ iTrader: (28)	What happens when you have to move the seat?
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NormE91 Captain 18 Rep 629 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328xi Touring Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Awesome find, thanks! I have a friend that had a Mercedes S class that had this factory and I always thought all cars should have it.
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Underground6t9 Lieutenant Colonel 317 Rep 1,735 Posts Drives: BMW 335xi, Lexus is250 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eugene, OR iTrader: (2)	Thanks great idea. Just bought one!
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Ken07335i Private First Class 19 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Convert. 6 MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Clever gadget - just bought two. Thanks Tara.
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1chanc3 Major 148 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2010 e92 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	The people who "invented" this item were actually on the tv show shark tank. Such a simple idea and product that has made them millionaires... __________________ 2010 335i Coupe- Monaco Blue Metallic
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NGEE Fuck it dude, let's go bowling. 888 Rep 2,480 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Not Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	I bought one but it fell into that gap between my center console and seat, and now I can't find it. __________________ 1M. Previously: '13 135is; '07 E90 335i; '02 325i; '99 Z3; '98 328is; '87 L6; '77 320i
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mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	I've had these in my car for years now (original "drop stopper" brand). when I saw the infomercial video, I knew I had to get them, because I was always dropping change and stuff down there. even dropped my phone in there a couple times. Mine are pushed down a little bit more than the pic above (especially around the seatbelt), so they really aren't noticeable, plus my interior is black, so they blend in. they are really really great. I've found they stay put when you move the seat, but if they are too low, the front portion might drop down into the gap, but I think this has only happened to me once since I've owned them, and I just pulled it back up into place. I've had them for a few years now.
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