I came across this today, I think it is a brilliant idea, the number of times I had to pick up that phone or lighter with a plier, not even funny.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LEATHER-CAR-SEAT-PAD-GAP-SPACER-FILLER-PADDING-FIT-BMW-1-3-5-6-7-X-SERIES-M5-M-/111161253762?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& fits=Car+Make%3ABMW|Plat_Gen%3AE39&hash=item19e1ba 1f82