[TECENG]

OK, so maybe it's petty, but I am so used to BMW paying attention to the little things I am not sure why this was missed. It's night time, therefore dark in the cabin (other than the ambiance lighting), and I open the armrest storage to dig something out. WHERE THE %&#@ IS THE LIGHT? The ambiance lighting is not enough to light the compartment so I have to feel around and try to get what I am looking for.

Yeah, it's not a deal breaker but you think a small LED would have been an easy thing to include. I'm not looking for a friggin' flood light, just a small amount of illumination. I was going to stick on one of those LED lights that turn on when the magnetic proximity sensor is pulled away but it's too much light. I might have spend a little time and do a cheap mod.

[Potty_Pants]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35132

already a mod and DYI

enjoy !

ppp

[TECENG]

Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=35132

already a mod and DYI

enjoy !

ppp

Not bad! I think I'll poke around in the compartment and do something similar. Thanks.

[Uberdude328i]

Just take glow sticks with you. It'll be like a rave in your arm rest.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Uberdude328i

Just take glow sticks with you. It'll be like a rave in your arm rest.

[Couch]

Are you kidding me?

How many cars these days actually have a light in the center console? Hardly any of them. Is it that fucking difficult to reach up and tap the interior light button? Give me a break.

[TECENG]

Originally Posted by Couch

Are you kidding me?

How many cars these days actually have a light in the center console? Hardly any of them.

I guess that means no auto manufacturer should do it then

Is it that fucking difficult to reach up and tap the interior light button? Give me a break.

Well, personally I don't want to turn on a bright white light while I am driving. But I guess you could apply your opinion to the areas that BMW decided to put lighting into. The ashtray compartment or the glovebox. Why put lighting in those places? Because it's CONVENIENT. It's not that it's fucking difficult to turn on a light switch, it's just more convenient to have the light already on when I open the compartment.

Oh, and you might try to lay off so much coffee in the morning

[purplewidow]

ummm click the damn light above your head!!!!! how dark is it in your cabin geeze...maybe your should smoke some pot i hear stoners see better at night!!!

seriously they do!!!!! but seriously are you too lazy to just push a button?!?!?! wow only in America!!!!

[TECENG]

Originally Posted by purplewidow

ummm click the damn light above your head!!!!! how dark is it in your cabin geeze...maybe your should smoke some pot i hear stoners see better at night!!!

seriously they do!!!!! but seriously are you too lazy to just push a button?!?!?! wow only in America!!!!

Yeah, and only in America will someone post a reply without reading the few responses in the thread first.

Geez, why all the hostility? At least Potty Pants was kind enough to post a helpful solution.

[exo-ak-dk]

BMW always screws up with small details! they have to shift their interior team out and also the exterior team when we are talking about the 3-series rear end....damn i was disapointed when i saw the rear end of the 3'er for the first time

[Uberdude328i]

So angry this thread...

Sure it might not be hard to "reach up and turn on a light" but is it that hard to convey your opinions in a mature and respectable manner? Only in America can people get away with being so rude to others. If I got a warning for ragging on a 19 yo having his dad buy him a car because he did well on his finals, others around here could use a bit of temperment. (This comment was aimed directly at Couch and purplewindow...wait, your username is purplewindow?...only in America).

[335i4u2nv]

wow this thread is kinda lame... ohh well buy a caddy next time OT

[Uberdude328i]

Originally Posted by 335i4u2nv

wow this thread is kinda lame... ohh well buy a caddy next time OT

OP?

[Tag]

I see the OP's criticism of the lighting as a valid one. Yeah, there is a light above, but it would be nice to just have one already in the armrest storage too just like the ashtray and glovebox.

I've found myself having to go through my armrest storage annoyed I have to reach up for the light time to time too. But it's still not that big of a deal to me personally.

OP, if this really bugs you that much I guess the DIY is your best bet.

[Rimola]

i got an idea...get one of those smaller sized disco balls, like they have at "Pimp My Ride" and just have a steady positioned flash light (maybe you can get a flashlight on voice command) just say "Flashlight On" and the moment it turns on you have a private mobile party within your own vehicle. you get to see into the storage + if you were into the Disco Era it would be really cool...think about it and let me know what you decide

[akack79]

[Uberdude328i]

Originally Posted by akack79

Roffles...

[Couch]

Originally Posted by Uberdude328i

So angry this thread...

Sure it might not be hard to "reach up and turn on a light" but is it that hard to convey your opinions in a mature and respectable manner? Only in America can people get away with being so rude to others. If I got a warning for ragging on a 19 yo having his dad buy him a car because he did well on his finals, others around here could use a bit of temperment. (This comment was aimed directly at Couch and purplewindow...wait, your username is purplewindow?...only in America).

I'm not angry, just irritated.

I could see it being a valid want if the console was really deep, like a truck. But it isn't even 2" in depth. I've been in the middle of nowhere, where the only light that exists is that from the moon. Never have to turn the light on to find what I'm looking for. You don't even have to turn the big light on, just one of the reading lamps.

Not trying to be an ass, but you may want to have your eyes checked for night blindness. Just a recommendation.

And if it will make uberdude happy, mod, please send me a warning if it will make him happy.

[Rimola]

im sorry im just a little overhwelmed at how lazy people can be. i dont know why, but for some reason you seem like the chap who really appreciatesfast food drive throughs...i am surprised there isn't a thread out there that complains about having to hold the steering wheels while driving...seriously

you my friend win the ultimate lazy award. here is the gift for ya, an easy way to do the rubiks cube. this way you always win and you can impress the ladies

[Uberdude328i]

Originally Posted by Couch

And if it will make uberdude happy, mod, please send me a warning if it will make him happy.

Much appreciated!

[TECENG]

Originally Posted by Rimola

i dont know why, but for some reason you seem like the chap who really appreciatesfast food drive throughs

What the hell does that have to do with anything? I don't see the correlation here
It seems like you are the type of person that likes to stereotype people.

Oh, and BTW my car has never seen a drive thru...

[Rimola]

Originally Posted by TECENG

It seems like you are the type of person that likes to stereotype people. Oh, and BTW my car has never seen a drive thru...

Ahh...Thank God !! now i can finally sleep at night