Cup holder replacement

megamau · 03-26-2019, 08:14 PM

Hello,

This is probably going to surprise a lot of people, but... I want to get rid of the cup holder in the central console. I don't use it and the space could be very useful for something else. I would like to have a little storage compartment there without the round shapes that take so much space.

ooshnoo · 03-26-2019, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by megamau

Hello,

This is probably going to surprise a lot of people, but... I want to get rid of the cup holder in the central console. I don't use it and the space could be very useful for something else. I would like to have a little storage compartment there without the round shapes that take so much space.

Ok. Great. Good luck with that.

1QuikWS6 · 03-27-2019, 07:57 AM

I use the optional BMW Oddments Tray when I'm not using the cupholders in my F32

It stores in the net @ top of glove compartment, & simply snaps in/out of place where cupholders are located

Don't know if it will work on your car though as I see you have a sliding door over the cupholders?

My F32 does not have door for cupholder, only for compartment behind the cupholders

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51169232068/

obert · 03-27-2019, 08:30 AM

The only way your going to make that happen is making something yourself. You will have to destroy your part.

Billfitz · 03-27-2019, 09:07 AM

I don't use my cup holder other than for a few coins. Since it wouldn't intrude on what I do use the cup holder for I put this in place of the stock face piece below the radio:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-For-BMW...item2878337dd5

It's handy for much more than CDs.

megamau · 03-27-2019, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by obert

The only way your going to make that happen is making something yourself. You will have to destroy your part.

That's what I thought...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billfitz

I don't use my cup holder other than for a few coins. Since it wouldn't intrude on what I do use the cup holder for I put this in place of the stock face piece below the radio:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fit-For-BMW...item2878337dd5

It's handy for much more than CDs.

Interesting....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

I use the optional BMW Oddments Tray when I'm not using the cupholders in my F32

It stores in the net @ top of glove compartment, & simply snaps in/out of place where cupholders are located

Don't know if it will work on your car though as I see you have a sliding door over the cupholders?

My F32 does not have door for cupholder, only for compartment behind the cupholders

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/51169232068/

I will try this one since I have a friend who has one of those.

Nomana · 04-02-2019, 11:01 AM

Same boat here but with my pre lci
So I modified mine

sspade · 04-02-2019, 11:34 AM

Nomana whats the M-Perf thing you have plugged in?

Nomana · 04-02-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Nomana whats the M-Perf thing you have plugged in?

It's from m2 exhaust. It's remote control the flap. Got it real cheap. And yeah pure cosmetic for me lol

DriveS · 04-02-2019, 03:57 PM

Those cup holders and the tray are a poor design. Terrible for trying to place smart phones in.

ooshnoo · 04-02-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DriveS

Those cup holders and the tray are a poor design. Terrible for trying to place smart phones in.

My iPhone XS fits just fine in the cup holder.

AK415 · 04-02-2019, 08:29 PM

I always thought LCI has more usable space than pre-LCI model. I usually drop the key fob into the cup holder, my phone (Pixel 1 XL with case) sit on it flat, and wallet on top of the phone.

But I agree, we can't really place anything vertically in the cup holder...

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AK415 Lieutenant 197 Rep 417 Posts Drives: 2015 F32 435i Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: DFW iTrader: (1)	I always thought LCI has more usable space than pre-LCI model. I usually drop the key fob into the cup holder, my phone (Pixel 1 XL with case) sit on it flat, and wallet on top of the phone. But I agree, we can't really place anything vertically in the cup holder...
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