Center console hard to open and use - Page 2

urirx98 · 02-07-2018, 12:05 AM

Yes i knew what i was gettin when i bought the car, though i did only drive 3 of them before i actually purchased it. I never did search for storage but was hoping that i would come across some pocket or storage that i didnt know about ( aka coin storage) and I have 2 booster seats in back and just 1 pocket on the passenger side to ( where i keep the kids sunglasses )

jaysonstuart · 02-07-2018, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

does everyon's slam shut or am i missing some springs or something?

but yes, i agree it pretty much sucks ass.

Mine slams shut too.

Spanky1 · 02-07-2018, 09:47 AM

Worst design on this console I have ever seen! The usb ports are almost hidden and you have to pull your car over to connect anything. Opening this console is a joke!

urirx98 · 02-08-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Spanky1

Worst design on this console I have ever seen! The usb ports are almost hidden and you have to pull your car over to connect anything. Opening this console is a joke!

yup. i always just keep 1 usb cord for chargin and other has my 128gb flash drive for music

Gen6 softtop · 02-08-2018, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DenverTaco07

does everyon's slam shut or am i missing some springs or something?

but yes, i agree it pretty much sucks ass.

yes mine slams if it's not straight up it will hold that position. About the size though this things a sports car all I need room for is sunglasses and my phone which there is. Don't know why people need Soo much storage. Lol must like to hear things rattle around in the car

KirkH · 02-08-2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Gen6 softtop

yes mine slams if it's not straight up it will hold that position. About the size though this things a sports car all I need room for is sunglasses and my phone which there is. Don't know why people need Soo much storage. Lol must like to hear things rattle around in the car

Rent a mustang and check out all the convenient, accessible storage. It can be done.

avalonandl · 02-08-2018, 03:07 PM

I just keep my flat pack of VIAGRA in the console.....

redcoats1976 · 02-08-2018, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Spanky1

Worst design on this console I have ever seen! The usb ports are almost hidden and you have to pull your car over to connect anything. Opening this console is a joke!

hmmm.almost like they want you to watch where youre going when in motion.probably wouldnt hurt to pull over of youre inside the console ...

kkriskal · 02-08-2018, 07:40 PM

I only have my flash drive for music in the center console. I hardly ever open it, just use it for resting my arm while driving. I know that overall it had shortage of space and I bought the car for various other reasons (like performance, looks etc. etc.) so no complaints.

This being a sports car and After how this car performed for me as described in this thread, I would Not dare complain about storage

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519268

torqueaddict · 02-08-2018, 08:16 PM

I have one USB-C cable for my phone in the center console. Hardly ever open it.

BlackSovereign · 02-08-2018, 09:54 PM

Get rid of the wireless charging - no one is sitting back there to charge their phone.
use the extra space and revamp the console to provide a cellphone holder, deeper storage and a slide back lid.

protovack · 02-08-2018, 11:56 PM

It's true, the center console was poorly thought out. But it doesn't bug me as much as most of you guys. I put my wallet in the console. And sometimes my key FOB if it's annoying me in my pocket. Maybe some change. The cupholder can hold phones and other things. But then where do you put water? I have a nalgene that can go in my bag in the back seat. The interior is small enough that you have to sacrifice somewhere. Bigger console means less cupholders. Sliding lid means it can't double as an arm rest. You want USB ports but you also want them hidden so wires aren't everywhere.
There are some very valid concerns here but I think overall it's pretty nice. I'm comfortable in it, and I can find SOME place for most of my stuff when I'm in it. I really like the clean, simple lines of the dash. "Minimalist" is what I'd call it, for better or worse.

SociallyAwk · 02-09-2018, 12:40 AM

The center console is a nightmare. I bought another USB for home-use since switching from the car to the house was a pain. I have to lift it all the way back, put my arm over the tall thing (sucks because I have a bad right shoulder), and put my big ass hand in what seems like the size and fit of a sink garbage disposal just to shimmy the plug into the port lol.

But nevertheless.. Everything else about this car makes me smile. So I try to remember to be humbled by the opportunity to have this car when others cannot and complain about it less.

WhyUMad1LE · 02-09-2018, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by torqueaddict

I have one USB-C cable for my phone in the center console. Hardly ever open it.

That's what I did the day it came home. The $15 or whatever it was for the cable is definitely worth the convenience.

02-07-2018, 12:05 AM	#15
urirx98 Drives: 2016 Bumble Bee Yellow 2SS Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 147	Yes i knew what i was gettin when i bought the car, though i did only drive 3 of them before i actually purchased it. I never did search for storage but was hoping that i would come across some pocket or storage that i didnt know about ( aka coin storage) and I have 2 booster seats in back and just 1 pocket on the passenger side to ( where i keep the kids sunglasses ) __________________ 2016 BumbleBee 2SS, K&N Air Intake, Satin Black wrapped hood, Matte Black spoiler, front spoiler still in box

02-08-2018, 03:07 PM	#21
avalonandl Drives: 2019 ZL-1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Troy, MI & Naples, FL Posts: 2,018	I just keep my flat pack of VIAGRA in the console..... __________________ 2019 ZL-1 Acquired 4/23/21 at 6300 miles. Riverside Blue, A10, PDR. Traded in 2017 2SS with 6M and 32k miles. Continental Extreme Contact Sports. Now has 10,000 miles... 2012 Yukon XL Denali w/ 6.2 AWD

02-08-2018, 09:54 PM	#25
BlackSovereign Drives: 2018 Camaro 1LE Black Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 89	Get rid of the wireless charging - no one is sitting back there to charge their phone. use the extra space and revamp the console to provide a cellphone holder, deeper storage and a slide back lid. __________________ --- BlackBeauty

02-09-2018, 12:40 AM	#27
SociallyAwk Drives: '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 154	The center console is a nightmare. I bought another USB for home-use since switching from the car to the house was a pain. I have to lift it all the way back, put my arm over the tall thing (sucks because I have a bad right shoulder), and put my big ass hand in what seems like the size and fit of a sink garbage disposal just to shimmy the plug into the port lol. But nevertheless.. Everything else about this car makes me smile. So I try to remember to be humbled by the opportunity to have this car when others cannot and complain about it less. __________________

02-07-2018, 09:47 AM	#17
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	Worst design on this console I have ever seen! The usb ports are almost hidden and you have to pull your car over to connect anything. Opening this console is a joke!

02-08-2018, 07:40 PM	#23
kkriskal Drives: 2018 2SS Triple Black Performance Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 43	I only have my flash drive for music in the center console. I hardly ever open it, just use it for resting my arm while driving. I know that overall it had shortage of space and I bought the car for various other reasons (like performance, looks etc. etc.) so no complaints. This being a sports car and After how this car performed for me as described in this thread, I would Not dare complain about storage http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=519268

02-08-2018, 08:16 PM	#24
torqueaddict Drives: Tesla M3 LR-AWD [Former 1SS owner] Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Miami Posts: 950	I have one USB-C cable for my phone in the center console. Hardly ever open it.

02-08-2018, 11:56 PM	#26
protovack Drives: 2019 2LT 2.0T M6 Riverside Blue Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: WA Posts: 847	It's true, the center console was poorly thought out. But it doesn't bug me as much as most of you guys. I put my wallet in the console. And sometimes my key FOB if it's annoying me in my pocket. Maybe some change. The cupholder can hold phones and other things. But then where do you put water? I have a nalgene that can go in my bag in the back seat. The interior is small enough that you have to sacrifice somewhere. Bigger console means less cupholders. Sliding lid means it can't double as an arm rest. You want USB ports but you also want them hidden so wires aren't everywhere. There are some very valid concerns here but I think overall it's pretty nice. I'm comfortable in it, and I can find SOME place for most of my stuff when I'm in it. I really like the clean, simple lines of the dash. "Minimalist" is what I'd call it, for better or worse.

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