BHeart Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi I know that this topic has already been covered in this forum and I've tried searching for 'secret hole' and the 'hidden compartment' but nothing comes up. I fitted the ESP switch yesterday and whilst doing that, I finally got a chance to see what all the fuss was about and, to be honest, providing that I can fit a 'push switch' that keeps the lid closed and flush with the trim above it, I'm sure that I could find a use for this additional space. I'm particularly interested in the following: * What other owners have used the space for. * What they fitted to keep it closed and then easily opened again. Can anyone help with the link or links to the thread of threads that covered this topic over recent months? Thanks, BHeart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-head Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Here's the thread: Personally I use my to keep a hi-viz vest and torch in To keep it closed, some magnetic tape, no sticky out bits, east to fit B) Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 This is what i did I opened the "secret compartment" using a screwdriver wrapped in a rag It bent the strike a little bit The existing catch is one way and isn't designed to be opened, so away with that! Get your "secret compartment" cover Remove existing strike (I used a windy) I also removed the lugs Buy This [ebay]200616414230[/ebay] Cut the strike to length, I measured it to be 7.5mm Glue it on where the original one was, I used the outline of the existing rectangle to help with this I used Araldite and masked up a close square around the strike and built the glue up around it The rest of my trim is panther black so I sprayed it the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben... Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ensure your catch fits on perfectly I put glue on the back of the catch and on the underside Attached the cover to the car and attached the catch to the strike and then held in place until the glue had dried I have wired a cable up that charges my iPhone and plays music through aux input Means it is away and tidy when not in use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriscourt215 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 i dont suppose you have another link to where you got that catch from that you glued on. the one on eBay doesnt show up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iNath Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I used something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Bin-Catch-Bin-Lid-Clip-Latch-Striker-Push-Top-Open-rim-Strike-Post-pin-male-/200907042158?pt=UK_HaG_Lock_Safes_GL&hash=item2ec6fe2d6e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wba1990 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 I used something like this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-Bin-Catch-Bin-Lid-Clip-Latch-Striker-Push-Top-Open-rim-Strike-Post-pin-male-/200907042158?pt=UK_HaG_Lock_Safes_GL&hash=item2ec6fe2d6e Does that fit the same way as Ben fitted his? Sorry not very good with this kind of stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1g_dav3 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Does that fit the same way as Ben fitted his? Sorry not very good with this kind of stuff Will probably be better if honest, will be stronger due to more surface area to be glued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tunne1rat Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I tried the push to open catch but didn't like the unavoidable panel gap that this method creates. In my guide here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/35305-guide-mk7-dash-hidden-storage/ I used magnetic strips, which despite not being to everyone's liking has proved very reliable with no unwanted openings and no gaps when closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wba1990 Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I tried the push to open catch but didn't like the unavoidable panel gap that this method creates. In my guide here: http://www.fordownersclub.com/forums/topic/35305-guide-mk7-dash-hidden-storage/ I used magnetic strips, which despite not being to everyone's liking has proved very reliable with no unwanted openings and no gaps when closed. I will look at doing it one of these 2 ways, was thinking your way as it does seem slightly easier to be honest and I would probably mess up fitting a catch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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