What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[bobowar135]

Originally Posted by RonnieRobotPants

Be grateful you don't have to deal with the '08 cup holder. Easily the worst engineering idea to come out of Germany

Do you mean the cup holder that is useless as a cup holder but great as a loose change holder?

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by RonnieRobotPants

Be grateful you don't have to deal with the '08 cup holder. Easily the worst engineering idea to come out of Germany

Didn't realize there was a specific cup holder on only 2008 models. Care to share?

[RonnieRobotPants]

Originally Posted by bobowar135

Do you mean the cup holder that is useless as a cup holder but great as a loose change holder?

You have TWO cup holders...Luxury!!!

I only have the change holder.

[Ric in RVA]

My favorite way to deal with the useless cupholder in the center console.

Was in my 2002 Mini cooper S before I sold it and kept the ashtray.

2002-2006 MINI Cooper S Cup Holder Ash Tray Grey R50 R52 R53 OEM 680069503

[TboneS54]

What is it? Holds snacks?

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by TboneS54

What is it? Holds snacks?

Technically an ash tray but I have change in it and bills folded up under it...

[RonnieRobotPants]

Originally Posted by TboneS54

What is it? Holds snacks?

Here she is almost at capacity, holding the key to my front gate at work.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by RonnieRobotPants

You have TWO cup holders...Luxury!!!

I only have the change holder.

You all should look up the arm rest delete thread. It’s among my favorite mods, because it gets rid of rattles, looses weight, frees up the cup holder, and it looks cooler and more like a sports car. Plus, I find it more comfortable, but ymmv.

[AZ1]

I just realized that I have put 13,000 miles on my 2010 135i since buying it about 4 months ago. 39k to 52k.

Two oil changes down. Anything I should do about now?

Last 7: VK41865

[bobowar135]

Originally Posted by RonnieRobotPants

You have TWO cup holders...Luxury!!!

I only have the change holder.

Such is the price we pay for not having I-drive.

[b1aze]

Originally Posted by bobowar135

Such is the benefit we get for not having to deal with outdated and archaic I-drive.

Fixed that for you!

[Skotcoop]

Originally Posted by duder13

You all should look up the arm rest delete thread. It’s among my favorite mods, because it gets rid of rattles, looses weight, frees up the cup holder, and it looks cooler and more like a sports car. Plus, I find it more comfortable, but ymmv.

I love my armrest. I just wish it was height and fore/aft adjustable like my GTI's is.

[bobowar135]

Originally Posted by Skotcoop

I love my armrest. I just wish it was height and fore/aft adjustable like my GTI's is.

I love mine too. There's not much storage space in this car, and the split level design of the armrest is awesome.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by bobowar135

I love mine too. There's not much storage space in this car, and the split level design of the armrest is awesome.

Yeah, I never kept anything in it, anyways, I found it too high, so the removal works for me.

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by duder13

Yeah, I never kept anything in it, anyways, I found it too high, so the removal works for me.

For some reason, the arm rest is where I keep my flashlight and tire pressure gauge as well as the fuse card, and some eye wash solution. It seems to have become the designated place for these things for no reason other than I probably need to go through my glovebox and clean it out. For one thing, I can probably put my 7/16th ratcheting wrench back in my toolbox as I don't think my chargepipe will leak from the coupler anymore, hasn't since the last time I took it off and put it back on.

So, What did I do for my 1er today? I decided I should probably clean out my glovebox this weekend.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by dtla1

For some reason, the arm rest is where I keep my flashlight and tire pressure gauge as well as the fuse card, and some eye wash solution. It seems to have become the designated place for these things for no reason other than I probably need to go through my glovebox and clean it out. For one thing, I can probably put my 7/16th ratcheting wrench back in my toolbox as I don't think my chargepipe will leak from the coupler anymore, hasn't since the last time I took it off and put it back on.

So, What did I do for my 1er today? I decided I should probably clean out my glovebox this weekend.

I hear ya! I keep a few things under the trunk liner, and the rest in the glovebox.

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by duder13

I hear ya! I keep a few things under the trunk liner, and the rest in the glovebox.

Yup, Under my trunk liner is some mosquito repellent, the BMW tool kit, some fix a flat, an old school plug kit, couple microfibers, small first aid kit, tool to adjust coil overs, trim tool, and I think a handled 8MM socket.

I feel like I carry a whole bunch of "just in case" stuff in my car, a bit paranoid maybe? But then again, surely once I remove any one thing will be when I absolutely end up needing it.

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by dtla1

For some reason, the arm rest is where I keep my flashlight and tire pressure gauge as well as the fuse card, and some eye wash solution. It seems to have become the designated place for these things for no reason other than I probably need to go through my glovebox and clean it out. For one thing, I can probably put my 7/16th ratcheting wrench back in my toolbox as I don't think my chargepipe will leak from the coupler anymore, hasn't since the last time I took it off and put it back on.

So, What did I do for my 1er today? I decided I should probably clean out my glovebox this weekend.

Tire gauge, mints, pen, docs, window scraper and a few other things go in the glove box. Sunglasses in the "ashtray" spot. Armrest is the perfect spot for a pocketknife, flashlight and leatherman. Fit, but snug & don't move around. It makes the cupholder kinda useless, but it doesn't get in the way of the shifter and is a nice height for my arm. I'd feel the loss if I ever gave it up.

Under trunk floor gets reusable shopping bag, manual, compressible dog bowl, jumper cables. I should put the Koni compression adjuster in there!
I didn't find that spot large enough for the tire goop, and now I have the kit with light & electric pump, so that just lives in the trunk.

I also carry a "Get Home Bag" with FAK, more tools, other important stuff in the corner pocket of the trunk, behind the passenger-side wheel well. Driver's side back corner houses the amp rack. Vert has limited trunk space anyway, but when she was new-to-me (the car, not the wife) I had my wife & 2 kids with me, and we somehow stuffed all our bags for a weekend in there.
I frequently take 2 passengers and our bags and make it work.

[RonnieRobotPants]

Originally Posted by bobowar135

I love mine too. There's not much storage space in this car, and the split level design of the armrest is awesome.

Me three. At the end of the day my 1er will always be a streetcar/cruiser to me (one that will still smoke some dickhead in an Aussie V8 lol). I need any and all comfort options to stay.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by dtla1

Yup, Under my trunk liner is some mosquito repellent, the BMW tool kit, some fix a flat, an old school plug kit, couple microfibers, small first aid kit, tool to adjust coil overs, trim tool, and I think a handled 8MM socket.

I feel like I carry a whole bunch of "just in case" stuff in my car, a bit paranoid maybe? But then again, surely once I remove any one thing will be when I absolutely end up needing it.

Oh, I did also buy one of these for my sunglasses: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...RoC7kgQAvD_BwE

[dtla1]

Originally Posted by duder13

Oh, I did also buy one of these for my sunglasses: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...RoC7kgQAvD_BwE

I've got the same thing, best accessory ever.

[Dthltm]

Originally Posted by dtla1

I've got the same thing, best accessory ever.

Yep! It isnt like the "oh shit" handle is functional for the driver.