Secret/Hidden compartments

[Crebo]

I'm new to the site. Proud owner of a 24 CT5 BW. I was wondering if anyone had found any secret or Hidden compartments in the car?

 

[1Evil55]

There are none other than the tiny cubby that still doesn't fit the key if you have an auto. I've tried and tried to come up with solutions for my phone and my daily carry. The phone charger sucks because if you gas it, it goes flying. My hellcat in an appendix carry holster just barely fits in the door pocket.

 

[rdollie]

My phone (S25 Ultra) fits the wireless charger and the wired charger with no problem during the most aggressive driving. Can readily keep a G27 in a Galco holster in the center console (I miss the V3's CD holder pocket in the glove box that was perfect for a weapon.)

 

[sonny200]

Under the floormat in the trunk, there are cut-outs in the foam that can be used for hidden storage. I keep a tire plug kit, portable air pump & the owner's manual back there.

Underneath the trunk foam is some space to hide things as well but then you have to worry about contacting some of the electronics hidden in there there as well.

There's a panel accessing a compartment in the trunk on the driver's side just behind the back seat. Dunno about using it as storage bc things can fall down behind the trunk lining that would be difficult to get to.

There's a limited amount of storage one could use in the battery compartment in the trunk. Again, gotta be careful about contacting electronics/battery terminals.

The front doors each have a compartment to store a mini-folding umbrella. I don't know what else I'd use it for because it's only big enough for that. Caddy sells branded umbrellas you can store in those compartments.

That's all I can think of right now.

 

[Crebo]

Thank you guys. Yeah, been trying to figure out a spot for valuables and for my everyday carry. I placed those magnetic holders in my last car. Really don't want to put any holes in this car. Plus my lower airbag deployed, the magazine released flew up and cut my face! Lol

May have to find someone the build me one of this James Bond trick doors.

 

[sonny200]

Cross Breed Holster inside the waistband holster for my S&W Bodyguard 2.0 that is laying there upside down. The edge of the holster sits below the carpet line & with the weapon holstered, the partially exposed rail sits right up against the edge of the carpet. It DOES NOT move even in the most extreme driving conditions -- partially bc the weapon is so light to begin with. Easy to access & does not get in the way when I'm driving.

The edge of the holster that is below the carpet line:

 

[sonny200]

I've tried and tried to come up with solutions for my phone...

Have you looked at ProClip USA? I use them on my F-150 & Genesis GV80. This is just the mount itself from their website:

Need to add the right phone holder that is customized to the size of your phone.

 

[jbawden]

Sometimes the fuel tank feels like a secret compartment...I keep putting gas in it but it's always empty.

 

[FLYARMY]

I have the pro clip magnets in all of my vehicles. Very strong magnets !

 

[BimmerFan]

I hope the OP realizes that we can't share the location of the secret compartment because it is, you know... secret!

 

[Crebo]

LoL, touche' just looking for ideas. Thank you guys for the help.

 

[5VBW Nick]

It was either my M3 or my RS6, can't remember at the moment, but it had a compartment to the left of the steering wheel that you could easily fit a normal size handgun in.

 

[rubberduck]

The phone charger sucks because if you gas it, it goes flying. My hellcat in an appendix carry holster just barely fits in the door pocket.

I have a silicone sleeve on my iPhone and I get pretty sideways without any issues (friction is your friend). I have more problems with shit flying around in the trunk. The weather mat helps to some extent.

 

[1Evil55]

I have a silicone sleeve on my iPhone and I get pretty sideways without any issues (friction is your friend). I have more problems with shit flying around in the trunk. The weather mat helps to some extent.

I've got the rubber mat in the trunk and it does do a great job at holding the groceries. You're right, with a sticky phone case it does hold better at the charger. I can't give up my carbon fiber cover though. It matches the interior too nicely..

 

[ngoni]

I can't give up my carbon fiber cover though. It matches the interior too nicely..

As my art teacher told us: "form follows function" not the other way around.

 

[1Evil55]

As my art teacher told us: "form follows function" not the other way around.

I've been known to prefer the upstream swim sometimes.

 

[565565]

If you fold down both rear seats and fully recline the front passenger seat then you can neatly conceal a Barrett 50 Cal through the trunk, across the folded rear bench, and resting on the front seat.

 

[1Evil55]

No. It is mounted to the roof. That’s why I optioned the turret.

 

[RDATLTE]

No. It is mounted to the roof. That’s why I optioned the turret.

Damn, the turret was on constraint when I ordered mine.

 

[dribs15]

No. It is mounted to the roof. That’s why I optioned the turret.

Damn, the turret was on constraint when I ordered mine.

Finally I have a reason to consider a sunroof on my next Blackwing!