What 'essentials' will be in your glove compartment?

worfdum · 07-26-2011, 09:45 AM

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum, and have just ordered what I call my 'No Compromise' car in UK. An X3 30d in Deep Sea Blue, Oyster with all the options I wanted.

I've been reading many of the forum posts over the past couple of months to help me decide, so thank you all very much for your comments and insights into this great car.

When I get my car... hopefully sometime in December, I'll want to have just the right stuff in it to 'accessorise it'... Either in the glove compartment or in the boot or whatever, you know, those things you're probably going to need at some point on some journey, and I made up this list... Tell me what you think, and what you might add to it from your experience :

Torch
Blanket
Notepad & pen
Tissues
Swiss army knife
Rope / bungy cord
12DC to AC Inverter
Coin purse

Cheers
Ron

jt2 · 07-26-2011, 10:11 AM

Nothing out of the ordinary:

Registration
Insurance Cards
Duct tape
Rubber Chicken
Prophilactics
Chloroform

Beyu · 07-26-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by worfdum

Torch
Blanket
Notepad & pen
Tissues
Swiss army knife
Rope / bungy cord
12DC to AC Inverter
Coin purse

A couple bottles of bottled water and you got yourself a survival pack Ron. The items you listed seem pretty complete but I don't think they'll all fit in your glove compartment.

PS: Some jumper cables would be good too.

sfax · 07-26-2011, 12:15 PM

Umbrella

sfax · 07-26-2011, 12:23 PM

Foot pump and slime puncture repair kit

If travelling on UK roads and snow is forecast, add Kendal mint cake and survival bag

JohnnyTT · 07-26-2011, 02:27 PM

-flashlight
-action figures
-vacuum sealed bologna sandwhich

jsublime · 07-26-2011, 02:49 PM

Tire pressure gauge, don't trust the car.

Andrewob · 07-26-2011, 02:50 PM

Don't forget an empty bottle to wee in when stuck in a jam for hours on end!! It will be the best thing in the glove box.

Not that I have ever had to use my empty bottle. seesaw

Radioactive · 07-26-2011, 04:30 PM

Floss
Coors Beer bottle opener
Mother-in-laws handicap parking permit

Lotus7 · 07-26-2011, 05:12 PM

Glove Box:
BMW Owner's Manual in the nice simulated leather case
Fitted glovebox LED flashlight (torch):
see: http://www.amazon.com/Coast-783...pr_product_top
Toll road transponder
Paper pad and pen
Vehicle log book
Tire pressure gauge

Center armrest compartment:
1 into 3, 12V. Accessory outlet splitter
Accessory outlet plug-in digital voltmeter
http://www.amazon.com/Vector-VEC008-...1718085&sr=1-3
Spare fuses (5, 10, 20 & 30 A.)
Cell phone charger cable
Mini umbrella
Tissues

Boot - Left side storage compartment:
BMW tow "eyebolt" in kit w/screwdriver
FItted BMW toolkit (Fits exactly in the recessed compartment of the X3:
included wrenches, screwdriver, gloves, and "Swiss army type knife" as well as another flashlight (torch):
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416622
Slime Comp02 air compressor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ENQRD2
On-car tire emergency plug kit:
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-2040-A-T...1717151&sr=1-2

Boot - Under-floor center compartment:
Bungie cords - various lengths
Wool army blanket
Jumper cables
Duct tape
10 meter X 2 inch nylon tow strap (10,000 lbs capacity):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CO7Y2Q
Tow strap "D" Rings

In undisclosed "secret" compartment:
Passports in multiple identities
Disguise kit
Foreign Currency (multiple countries)
Invisibility cloak
Communicator:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=star+trek+communicator&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US

fficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13636948774227187683&sa=X&ei=7jkvTo bhKsm00AH1n9nYAQ&ved=0CD4Q8wIwAg
Nuclear self-destruct device

buckeyebill · 07-26-2011, 05:21 PM

Lotus that is an impressive and extremely organized list! I am taking notes and have already added the communicator to my cart...

Radioactive · 07-26-2011, 05:42 PM

Impressive Lotus...but you still can't park in front of the mall at Christmas time.

xDrive35i · 07-26-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beyu

A couple bottles of bottled water and you got yourself a survival pack Ron. The items you listed seem pretty complete but I don't think they'll all fit in your glove compartment.

PS: Some jumper cables would be good too.

If he got the storage package he can keep a lot of things under the cargo area where the storage accessories are packaged and stored at delivery.

ZGMF20A SF · 07-26-2011, 06:15 PM

How much is the car cost in HK? I remember the m3 coupe in HK cost about 145,000usd or 1,200,000 HKD

Congratualation on your new car. i can't wait to get mine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by worfdum

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum, and have just ordered what I call my 'No Compromise' car in UK. An X3 30d in Deep Sea Blue, Oyster with all the options I wanted.

I've been reading many of the forum posts over the past couple of months to help me decide, so thank you all very much for your comments and insights into this great car.

When I get my car... hopefully sometime in December, I'll want to have just the right stuff in it to 'accessorise it'... Either in the glove compartment or in the boot or whatever, you know, those things you're probably going to need at some point on some journey, and I made up this list... Tell me what you think, and what you might add to it from your experience :

Torch
Blanket
Notepad & pen
Tissues
Swiss army knife
Rope / bungy cord
12DC to AC Inverter
Coin purse

Cheers
Ron

worfdum · 07-26-2011, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZGMF20A SF

How much is the car cost in HK? I remember the m3 coupe in HK cost about 145,000usd or 1,200,000 HKD

Congratualation on your new car. i can't wait to get mine.

I've not asked about the HK price, as I'll be moving to UK in December, so have ordered one there. My underderstanding though it that it would be US list + 80% new car tax... not for the faint hearted !

Thanks for the extra suggestions for stuff in the car. I like the idea of the empty bottle in case of long traffic jams, though I'd probably just stand on the centre armrest and use the the open sunroof

SomeRandomer123 · 07-26-2011, 07:19 PM

Die Cast Model F25 X3?

02420X3 · 07-26-2011, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jt2

Nothing out of the ordinary:

Registration
Insurance Cards
Duct tape
Rubber Chicken
Prophilactics
Chloroform

Don't forget the necessary cotton pads, as well as the rubber gloves.

Dr Stig 2 · 07-26-2011, 10:53 PM

Any or all of the books and DVDs by Bear Grylls.

(remember, no spare tyre)

http://www.beargrylls.com/books_videos.html

fvfvsix · 07-27-2011, 04:23 PM

Flashlight
Tire Gauge
Seatbelt Cutter/Glass Breaker/Emergency Knife
Insurance & Registration
Napkins from the nearest Starbucks

Max1Factor · 07-28-2011, 09:35 AM

Blow up doll for the carpool lane.

tagz · 07-28-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lotus7

Glove Box:
BMW Owner's Manual in the nice simulated leather case
Fitted glovebox LED flashlight (torch):
see: http://www.amazon.com/Coast-783...pr_product_top
Toll road transponder
Paper pad and pen
Vehicle log book
Tire pressure gauge

Center armrest compartment:
1 into 3, 12V. Accessory outlet splitter
Accessory outlet plug-in digital voltmeter
http://www.amazon.com/Vector-VEC008-...1718085&sr=1-3
Spare fuses (5, 10, 20 & 30 A.)
Cell phone charger cable
Mini umbrella
Tissues

Boot - Left side storage compartment:
BMW tow "eyebolt" in kit w/screwdriver
FItted BMW toolkit (Fits exactly in the recessed compartment of the X3:
included wrenches, screwdriver, gloves, and "Swiss army type knife" as well as another flashlight (torch):
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416622
Slime Comp02 air compressor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ENQRD2
On-car tire emergency plug kit:
http://www.amazon.com/Slime-2040-A-T...1717151&sr=1-2

Boot - Under-floor center compartment:
Bungie cords - various lengths
Wool army blanket
Jumper cables
Duct tape
10 meter X 2 inch nylon tow strap (10,000 lbs capacity):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CO7Y2Q
Tow strap "D" Rings

In undisclosed "secret" compartment:
Passports in multiple identities
Disguise kit
Foreign Currency (multiple countries)
Invisibility cloak
Communicator:
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=star+trek+communicator&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US

fficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13636948774227187683&sa=X&ei=7jkvTo bhKsm00AH1n9nYAQ&ved=0CD4Q8wIwAg
Nuclear self-destruct device

+1
Impressive List

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worfdum New Member 1 Rep 12 Posts Drives: Not Yet Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berkshire UK iTrader: (0)	What 'essentials' will be in your glove compartment? Hi All, I'm new to the forum, and have just ordered what I call my 'No Compromise' car in UK. An X3 30d in Deep Sea Blue, Oyster with all the options I wanted. I've been reading many of the forum posts over the past couple of months to help me decide, so thank you all very much for your comments and insights into this great car. When I get my car... hopefully sometime in December, I'll want to have just the right stuff in it to 'accessorise it'... Either in the glove compartment or in the boot or whatever, you know, those things you're probably going to need at some point on some journey, and I made up this list... Tell me what you think, and what you might add to it from your experience : Torch Blanket Notepad & pen Tissues Swiss army knife Rope / bungy cord 12DC to AC Inverter Coin purse Cheers Ron
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Lotus7 Major 66 Rep 1,041 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	Glove Box: BMW Owner's Manual in the nice simulated leather case Fitted glovebox LED flashlight (torch): see: http://www.amazon.com/Coast-783...pr_product_top Toll road transponder Paper pad and pen Vehicle log book Tire pressure gauge Center armrest compartment: 1 into 3, 12V. Accessory outlet splitter Accessory outlet plug-in digital voltmeter http://www.amazon.com/Vector-VEC008-...1718085&sr=1-3 Spare fuses (5, 10, 20 & 30 A.) Cell phone charger cable Mini umbrella Tissues Boot - Left side storage compartment: BMW tow "eyebolt" in kit w/screwdriver FItted BMW toolkit (Fits exactly in the recessed compartment of the X3: included wrenches, screwdriver, gloves, and "Swiss army type knife" as well as another flashlight (torch): http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=416622 Slime Comp02 air compressor: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ENQRD2 On-car tire emergency plug kit: http://www.amazon.com/Slime-2040-A-T...1717151&sr=1-2 Boot - Under-floor center compartment: Bungie cords - various lengths Wool army blanket Jumper cables Duct tape 10 meter X 2 inch nylon tow strap (10,000 lbs capacity): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CO7Y2Q Tow strap "D" Rings In undisclosed "secret" compartment: Passports in multiple identities Disguise kit Foreign Currency (multiple countries) Invisibility cloak Communicator: http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=star+trek+communicator&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-USfficial&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13636948774227187683&sa=X&ei=7jkvTo bhKsm00AH1n9nYAQ&ved=0CD4Q8wIwAg Nuclear self-destruct device Last edited by Lotus7; 07-26-2011 at 05:17 PM..
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