ninaincy

I like little "secret squirrel" type hiding places and at the dealer I thought these compartments on either side of the radio tower (almost down in the footwells) were amazing! Now that I have the car in my own garage and I have lined the compartments with rubber matting (for silence) I have no idea what to put in them. Any ideas other than coins? Something useful and fitting for a secret squirrel compartment???

Or maybe they had a specific purpose in mind when these pockets were designed...?

Stew4HD

I use them to put my wallet in when I travel. Keeps it out of sight.

yeah, they are a nice little addition.

Treblig

I use it for keys or glasses. Rubber matting? I like the idea. How'd you do that?

jasonwdp10

like stew, I also put my wallet in there. It's so well hidden that I occasionally forget that I put it in there -_-

Stew4HD

I was looking for my wallet the other day.. it was in the cubby hole from when I went to the gym! LOL.. a good hiding place, for sure!

2010_Type_SH

I put trash in mine

Qwikhas

i may have to try that rubber matting idea. I still havent found a good use for them yet though

beautybydivine

I keep a mini LED flashlight in one of the pockets and the wheel lock key in the other.

potmilkz

garage/gate opener remote.. best place to put it in..

or i put my squash air fresheners in there...

acurator99

Crap !! Now everyone knows where 4G TL owners hide their wallets.

Mr Marco

Rubber matting, Great Idea! I never put anything in the cubby holes because the rattling noise drives me nuts (my wallet is metal). Thanks OP!

Pseudomaniac

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Glock model 30 in holster fits perfect on the drivers side.

dethred

Does it stick out at all, or is it completely concealed?

jasonwdp10

Why would u need to keep that in the car?

Pseudomaniac

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Easier than sitting with it tucked into your hip or your back on long trips. It's quite convenient really.

Mr Marco

Have to try the ppk in there.^ Not sure about Cincinnati, but in Portland I am a rare exception for Concealed Carry License, out of my friends no one else has one. Does that make me safer? My ego thinks so.
I don't recommend that you should carry a weapon everywhere you go, however individuals who are willing and able to complete a CCL permitting process are not the sort of people who will use a weapon illegally. Criminals already carry guns, and they already do it illegally.

jasonwdp10

I mean, are you a cop? why do you need it?

Pseudomaniac

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From being held at gunpoint for a few hours in a classroom at a young age, to being 'rich white folk" and working in a city that never seems to be able to get past skin color on any major issues....I hope I never NEED it, but aside from it being legal, I have past experiences in my life that inspired my decision.

I live in Kentucky, which is a CCDW state as well as a state that respects open carry. As you must complete a certification course and safety course, state and federal extensive background checks, and have your records reviewed a minimum of every 6 months; almost every other state with CCDW honors Kentucky's permits.

As someone who does sub-contract for law-enforcement on occasion, I can tell you that the majority of police are very much in favor of the practice, and I'll tell you from experience, it's also a good way out of a speeding ticket; COPS know you're an upstanding, law-abiding citizen as soon as they run your tags.

<soapbox> It's a right that I believe if more responsible people exercised, you'd see a substantial decline in social problems in this country. </end soapbox>

jasonwdp10

wow sounds like a bad area you live in. Then again, I've only been to kentucky once when I visited the surprisingly disappointing first KFC (sanders cafe), and I didn't feel threatened by the people there.

I think any place that would require me to carry a handgun is probably a bad place to live. I mean no offense, but this ain't the wild west, if you need to practice drawing guns to defend being held at gunpoint, you should probably try to move.

Living in so cal, I don't think I've ever had a situation where I felt the need to pull out a gun to defend myself. Even IF that were the case, what makes you think you can pull a gun out of that hidden compartment faster than the guy pulling the trigger?

I'm just curious because carrying guns isn't common in california.

Pseudomaniac

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Northern Kentucky is basically southern Cincinnati. It's substantially more expensive (taxes, property values, etc.) to live in Kentucky, but the majority of the jobs are in the 10 mile radius around downtown, and in my case, all the tech jobs seem to be north of the city.

West coast, east coast, and midwest are completely different worlds...and then there's Texas, but that's another story.

Your argument is a common one, and I respect everyone's opinion on the matter ...it's personal preference. Reality being, when you know and understand the law and observe safe practices, it's only there to protect you and your friends/family in the absolute worst of situations. Almost 15 years of this practice, and fortunately, I've never had need to pull it.

And to stay on topic; I also have a couple old Czor .32 pieces (very similar to the small frame Walthers) - and they would probably fit in that storage cubby just fine in a clutch holster.

Shellyduchsk8s

I bought a Bath & Body Works clip on air freshner that slides perfectly onto the holder, and I currently keep my EZPass/MTag in there, since it's an unsightly beige color and doesn't match my black/black color scheme - I'm going to color it black so you won't be able to see it when you look at my car head on. That stupid EZPass being visible in the front window is my biggest pet peeve - its hideous looking. No way was I going to detract from the awesomeness of my car by slapping that thing up there!

potmilkz

my condoms go in that area, fast access for emergency's ;D

indopinoy

doesn't excess heat reduce the efficacy of condoms?

heat heat not "heat" heat...

ah well, at least the TL is big enough for a family..

potmilkz

or to make one... lol :X

acurator99

Ewwww ... now we know where the used condoms go after use.
If the miles and years don't depreciate the car value soon enough, the used condoms definitely will.

Prime Mover

I had no idea there was a secret compartment! Now I can't wait to go look for it.

Asynchro

I use the driver's side tiny bin to store a microfiber cloth. With the ebony interior, dust shows up disgustingly fast on the center console, behind the steering wheel, etc. However, wiping the textured plastic on top of the dashboard requires a damp cloth to prevent generating static electricity, which makes the dust problem worse.

A quick wipe twice a week and it's like getting a new car!

The storage bin on the other side is a handy spot for a pocket-size package of Kleenex. Get your mind out of the gutter (or not).

akiko2012

^^^don't you just hate the dust and lint that accumulates so easily in the ebony interior. hehe...i have a swiffer duster always available but it's a never ending battle. hehe.

Treblig

I use a California Dash Duster.

jasonwdp10

Same, it works great! Just don't get it wet though, it'll never be the same.

Treblig

Don't you use your Homelink?

Treblig

For those who have, how'd you do that rubber thing? Not that rubber!

777mycoolangelo

Dude you havent programmed your garage door opener to the car yet?

777mycoolangelo

I keep business cards and a handy pen..