Cup Holder Removal

pinmagic · 09-14-2010, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS

I want one

2011 135 I didnt get one

Really? I got a 2011 135i, and I got the cup holder.

AndyM · 09-16-2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew@EMS

I want one

2011 135 I didnt get one

Here is the retrofit kit.
Retrofit: 51 16 0 443 082
Cupholder: 51 16 9 122 655

Install requires removal of the center console. I installed it and it is nice when you and your passenger both have a drink.

GaryS · 09-16-2010, 10:54 AM

After seeing this thing and the 3-series cupholders, I have to believe that drinking anything in the car is illegal in Germany.

Bruck · 09-20-2010, 11:20 PM

When i first took delivery of my car - i was like, someone needs to make an iphone holder/cradle and build it so it snaps right into this.... but then i realized that after adding any descent case, the iphone fits perfectly in the cup holder... even the cut out is perfect for manipulation of home button while driving without having to look.....

dela · 02-10-2011, 08:52 AM

Just to bump an old thread.

I have retrofitted the cup holder and transformed it to an Iphone 4 cradle. I have a DIY for it and will post it in a separate thread one of the coming days!

psalm40 · 02-10-2011, 09:49 AM

Looking forward to this! I was thinking about an iPhone holder this morning. I am going to start trying to use the RadarActive app. If I like it enough, I may shell out the $90.00 to hook the phone to the V1.

dela · 02-10-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by psalm40

Looking forward to this! I was thinking about an iPhone holder this morning. I am going to start trying to use the RadarActive app. If I like it enough, I may shell out the $90.00 to hook the phone to the V1.

I might be able to temp just a little bit on that account. Here's the finished retrofit with a TomTom Iphone cradle fused with the cup

Flyer4500 · 02-10-2011, 10:26 AM

Just pull that puppy out and throw it away.. You not never allow liquids in the cockpit.

Flyer4500 · 02-10-2011, 12:15 PM

Sorry about the grammar. You should never allow liquids in the cockpit. They end up all over the place and distract from the task at hand.

benrappaport · 02-26-2011, 08:25 AM

just pull it out lol

02ws666 · 08-05-2011, 01:32 PM

if my 135i came with the slot for the cupholder, should it have come WITH the cupholder itself as well?

AndyM · 08-05-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02ws666

if my 135i came with the slot for the cupholder, should it have come WITH the cupholder itself as well?

Yes. You can buy one separately if needed.

JimD · 08-05-2011, 02:45 PM

I also retrofitted the cup holder to have two usable ones. It was pretty easy. Hardest part is probably pulling on the shift knob hard enough to get it off. I mainly use the new one. The one usable one in the arm rest is too close to me to be comfortable.

Jim

jkoral · 08-05-2011, 03:10 PM

Mine came with the cup holder, but I don't drink in my car. I pulled out the cup holder, but it really annoys me that I have to replace the center console to get rid of the slot/bracket which holds it.

WonWunONE · 10-09-2011, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dela

I might be able to temp just a little bit on that account. Here's the finished retrofit with a TomTom Iphone cradle fused with the cup

Anyone have the link to the DIY for this?

BimmerE82 · 10-09-2011, 02:18 PM

My cupholder is for my DROID X2 phone. It works really well as a cell phone cradle.

JimD · 07-14-2012, 09:32 AM

If you want to add one, like I did, look for the DIY on console removal. It is not that hard. If you want to remove your cup holder, the main part just pulls out as has been noted. When you pull it out, a metal cover flips into place to cover the hole. If it still bothers you, you could replace the console. I think it's about $100. RealOEM would tell you.

Jim

Kracken · 08-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyM

Here is the retrofit kit.
Retrofit: 51 16 0 443 082
Cupholder: 51 16 9 122 655

.

Anyone know if the retro fit kit includes the cupholder or do u have to order both to do this mod??

Thx

Section147 · 08-11-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyer4500

You should never allow liquids in the cockpit. They end up all over the place and distract from the task at hand.

So that cup of Dunkin' on the way to work ends up "all over the place" for you? How's that walkin' and chewin' gum
thing coming along?

Mr Kleen · 08-11-2012, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

Apparently if your non idrive car was being put through the factory in a group of idrive cars the lineworkers would just say screw it were not changing the tooling and they would put the cup holder in regardless

UpGreyDD!!!

ve3cnu · 08-12-2012, 11:46 AM

My used 128i is missing the cup holder, if anyone has a spare?

Just need the actual cup holder piece, the slot is already there.

PM me if you no longer want yours

09-16-2010, 10:54 AM	#25
GaryS Colonel 37 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	After seeing this thing and the 3-series cupholders, I have to believe that drinking anything in the car is illegal in Germany.
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09-20-2010, 11:20 PM	#26
Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	When i first took delivery of my car - i was like, someone needs to make an iphone holder/cradle and build it so it snaps right into this.... but then i realized that after adding any descent case, the iphone fits perfectly in the cup holder... even the cut out is perfect for manipulation of home button while driving without having to look..... __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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02-10-2011, 08:52 AM	#27
dela Black/white Ninja 13 Rep 139 Posts Drives: BMW 118D Hatch 3D AW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Just to bump an old thread. I have retrofitted the cup holder and transformed it to an Iphone 4 cradle. I have a DIY for it and will post it in a separate thread one of the coming days! __________________ 2008/06 lemon on white 118D. Coilovers, 19" and a bit of OEM extras!
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02-10-2011, 09:49 AM	#28
psalm40 Jet Black 135cic 2 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2011 135i convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Western Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to this! I was thinking about an iPhone holder this morning. I am going to start trying to use the RadarActive app. If I like it enough, I may shell out the $90.00 to hook the phone to the V1. __________________ 2011 Jet Black 135i Vert 2011 Diamond White GL450
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02-10-2011, 10:26 AM	#30
Flyer4500 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wall township nj iTrader: (0)	Just pull that puppy out and throw it away.. You not never allow liquids in the cockpit.
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02-10-2011, 12:15 PM	#31
Flyer4500 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wall township nj iTrader: (0)	Sorry about the grammar. You should never allow liquids in the cockpit. They end up all over the place and distract from the task at hand.
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02-26-2011, 08:25 AM	#32
benrappaport Private First Class 16 Rep 166 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: long island iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [4.66]	just pull it out lol
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08-05-2011, 01:32 PM	#33
02ws666 Enlisted Member 4 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Little Elm iTrader: (0)	if my 135i came with the slot for the cupholder, should it have come WITH the cupholder itself as well?
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08-05-2011, 02:45 PM	#35
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I also retrofitted the cup holder to have two usable ones. It was pretty easy. Hardest part is probably pulling on the shift knob hard enough to get it off. I mainly use the new one. The one usable one in the arm rest is too close to me to be comfortable. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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08-05-2011, 03:10 PM	#36
jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1019 Rep 1,963 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	Mine came with the cup holder, but I don't drink in my car. I pulled out the cup holder, but it really annoys me that I have to replace the center console to get rid of the slot/bracket which holds it.
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10-09-2011, 02:18 PM	#38
BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	My cupholder is for my DROID X2 phone. It works really well as a cell phone cradle. __________________
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07-14-2012, 09:32 AM	#39
JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	If you want to add one, like I did, look for the DIY on console removal. It is not that hard. If you want to remove your cup holder, the main part just pulls out as has been noted. When you pull it out, a metal cover flips into place to cover the hole. If it still bothers you, you could replace the console. I think it's about $100. RealOEM would tell you. Jim __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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08-12-2012, 11:46 AM	#43
ve3cnu New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2011 128i E82 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	My used 128i is missing the cup holder, if anyone has a spare? Just need the actual cup holder piece, the slot is already there. PM me if you no longer want yours
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