Model 3 - Armrest Hidden Storage Compartment

[dcantato]

I've been trying to find the best storage for that space that's in the arm rest and so far have gotten two from amazon - spoiler - they both kinda stink. Leaving out amazon links as I'm not sure of the exact rules.

TAPTES -​

https://imgur.com/bI1AYrU

While this is the more "hidden" of the two the concept that the door falls off when opening makes almost no sense to me. How hard would some kind of pivot / hinge have been.

Basenor -​

This one is more secure in the mechanism not falling off but as you can see in the video it moves very poorly and require a good amount of force. While also simultaneously being very obvious there is a compartment there and not discreet at all.

https://imgur.com/IkFpaLh

Anyone have any others I should try out?

 

[father_of_6]

I'm scratching my head. The armrest has storage inside. What is it you're trying to buy? A door for under the armrest?

 

[dcantato]

@father_of_6
Example of it in a product:

https://www.amazon.com/BASENOR-Console-Organizer-Armrest-Storage/dp/B07Z1XFLX7/

 

[father_of_6]

Ahh... now that makes a *lot* more sense. I never even noticed that there! Thanks.

 

[herrlich98]

I got one of these Hidden Armrest Storage Box for Tesla Model 3 Model Y

I can kinda recommend it. I find it very finicky to close. Specifically the little door comes entirely off and I find it really finicky to seat the bottom edge. Once you get the bottom edge seated than it just magnetically snaps into place and I have never had it unintentionally fall out. I glued some plastic on the bottom edge which makes it much easier to seat when closing up the box. I can probably post a picture of what I did if people have any interest. With my mod I like it and use it pretty regularly.

 

[dcantato]

I got one of these Hidden Armrest Storage Box for Tesla Model 3 Model Y

I can kinda recommend it. I find it very finicky to close. Specifically the little door comes entirely off and I find it really finicky to seat the bottom edge. Once you get the bottom edge seated than it just magnetically snaps into place and I have never had it unintentionally fall out. I glued some plastic on the bottom edge which makes it much easier to seat when closing up the box. I can probably post a picture of what I did if people have any interest. With my mod I like it and use it pretty regularly.

That one of the ones I initially listed, not sure why the idea of having that door fall off seems ok when they could have just added a simple hinge mechanism

 

[herrlich98]

That one of the ones I initially listed, not sure why the idea of having that door fall off seems ok when they could have just added a simple hinge mechanism

Oh sorry you are correct, I didn't mean to repeat. I didn't recognize it in your picture because I haven't seen it with the stickers on it in a very long time.

I agree a hinge would be better... my guessing is that cost was the reason. It is pretty usable with the mod I mentioned.

 

[MLXXXp]

It's a secondary function but the armrest cover I got from Abstract Ocean forms a compartment from the elastic strips that hold it in. You can slide things in between the strips to make use of the space above them.

This cover, or similar ones, are available from various sources but many don't include the small side pockets.

 

[S&B's M3]

I got one of these Hidden Armrest Storage Box for Tesla Model 3 Model Y

This one is nice (I bought the Amazon version), but my concern would be that it could hit against an object in the bottom portion of the armrest when closing the armrest, maybe after getting sunglasses out, and open spilling its contents into the bottom of the armrest.

 

[dcantato]

I want to try this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Spigen-One-Touch-Storage-Designed-Organizer/dp/B0B459LGWR

But I don't know why they had to add that carbon fiber style on the bottom half, maybe with a piece of 3m black tape/wrap it could look normal.

Another I was looking at:

Armrest Hidden Storage Bin for Model 3 & Y

Premium build: made from PC for durability Tap technology: Tap mechanism for easy access to secret compartment Strong mounting solution: 3M double-sided adhesive for a secure mount Easy to install: quick and easy installation underneath the armrest for a precise fit Vehicle compatibility: only...

otrifowd.com

And the final consideration:

Tesla Model 3 & Y Armrest Hidden Storage Compartment (Gen 2)

Our super-secret Armrest Storage Compartment is the ultimate easter egg for your Tesla Model 3 and Model Y! Outfit the under section of your Model 3 & Y's armrest with a hidden storage "cubby" (0.75" depth) that's perfect for keeping smaller items and valuables discreetly tucked away. A...

shop.teslarati.com

 

[OldGuy3]

I bought the Taptes one and won't be installing it. I hadn't seen this thread, should have looked. The thing is one of the poorest-designed pieces of jumk I've ever come across. Hard to believe they think this thing is at all usable.

 

[rcho8]

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