[WesleyC]

Great idea. The cup holders in the E9x really suck. I never use mine.

So it's just a matter of removing the trim (and taking out the cup holders, of course) and wrapping it in whatever material that you want?

[YANFRET]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Great idea. The cup holders in the E9x really suck. I never use mine.

So it's just a matter of removing the trim (and taking out the cup holders, of course) and wrapping it in whatever material that you want?

It is to a point. The only hang-ups are that you must laminate the plastic strip with something to block the holes. I used a thin piece of semi flexible vinyl (like the siding on a house) cut and sanded to fit the shape.

The other consideration is that the clips which hold it in on the sides actually clip into the cup holder magazines, and with them removed there is nothing to clip there. Also removing the panel can snap the two blue push pin clips in the center, but they are $0.99 ea from tischer.

To mount and seal the finished assembly back in the space i used black automotive silicone, works great.

Though, as I said in the beginning I don't like the materiel I used, and when I re do it with alcantara I may also use a thinner laminating piece so it's more flush.

[WesleyC]

Too bad nobody makes a cup holder block off strip. Seems easy enough.

[YANFRET]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Too bad nobody makes a cup holder block off strip. Seems easy enough.

I know it's such a simple thing. Another cool idea I had was to have a piece of nice finished metal laser cut to fit the shape and then jam it in there, I think that would look neat.

[JAL0988]

Your friends must think your car is a prison. "Hold still and don't touch anything." Nice fab though

[WesleyC]

Originally Posted by YANFRET

I know it's such a simple thing. Another cool idea I had was to have a piece of nice finished metal laser cut to fit the shape and then jam it in there, I think that would look neat.

I was thinking about covering the holes with some cut up plastic from the folders that kids use for school. The plastic would sit on top of the holes, but since its so thin, once you wrap it with whatever material, I doubt you would be able to notice.

I saw one of your old threads where you wrapped your trim in leatherette. You said it matched the interior pretty well. Is that what you used to wrap the trim piece?

[#Tee]

that looks like a base DX model thats not equipped with a cup holder lol. i love my cup holder, its in the a great location which is out of the way. i dont drive all initial D and my bf needs his medium sized drank.

honestly if you dont like that cup holder cause it be spillin then just dont use it. use the one you made by your ac vents. that vinyl really sticks out and leaves very little to be desired.

[JStang]

Where are you going to put your 24 oz. Natural Ice now?

[YANFRET]

Originally Posted by COBBTT

Your friends must think your car is a prison. "Hold still and don't touch anything." Nice fab though

Yep.

Originally Posted by #Tee

that looks like a base DX model thats not equipped with a cup holder lol. i love my cup holder, its in the a great location which is out of the way. i dont drive all initial D and my bf needs his medium sized drank.

honestly if you dont like that cup holder cause it be spillin then just dont use it. use the one you made by your ac vents. that vinyl really sticks out and leaves very little to be desired.

I'm convinced the cup holder assembly makes noise over rough bumps, and I dont use the things anyway.

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I was thinking about covering the holes with some cut up plastic from the folders that kids use for school. The plastic would sit on top of the holes, but since its so thin, once you wrap it with whatever material, I doubt you would be able to notice.

I saw one of your old threads where you wrapped your trim in leatherette. You said it matched the interior pretty well. Is that what you used to wrap the trim piece?

Yeah, I wasnt happy with it on the trim either. It seemed like a good idea but it matches the dash too closely and just looks plain.

I was thinking the same thing about using school folder plastic to cover the holes, but I decided it needed to be stronger so that if someone poked a finger at that spot it would still feel solid.

Also when you're wrapping something, if there is a difference in the surface it really shows up alot under the wrap, so I think its best to use a solid lamination all the way across. I was thinking that a strip of bulk styrene from a model shoppe would work well and have a variety of thickness options. Maybe I'l try that for round II

I think with Alcantara it will look neat.

[dragazn]

too much money and don't know where to spend lol

[Maaarkk]

I couldn't imagine not having my cup holders, especially that on my journeys to the gym my shaker fits perfectly in it

[koreez88]

Actually, a small redbull is about the only thing that fits perfectly.

Originally Posted by wdeerfield

the cup holders on the e90 are plain terrible. they dont even hold a can of redbull. forget putting a tall water bottle in there. first turn, it tips right over. i like the location of them but wish they were deeper cups to hold a real drink. what are these, cup holders for ants?

[pwr hungry]

Just fiberglass and sand, then you'll have a perfect base to wrap that you should be able to install back into the dash the same as it came out, no?

[YANFRET]

Originally Posted by pwr hungry

Just fiberglass and sand, then you'll have a perfect base to wrap that you should be able to install back into the dash the same as it came out, no?

No for the re do I'l use this, that way the Alcantara has a perfectly flat thin base

[F80M]

The best of all deleted mod shit ever seen by far.

Next, McDonalds cup holder mod? (no noise guaranty)

Because no cup holder...

[Game]

Originally Posted by YANFRET

The driver gets an air conditioned cup holder in the center console which is the only one I need. Passengers are not allowed to have comestibles.

Seriously had no idea one existed.

Though I can't imagine driving around with the armrest up.

[bastiN54]

Originally Posted by Red_Bean_Bun

I cannot imagine being without a cupholder ......

i have my car for 4 years now. Never used them

[MrRager]

looks like you bought the cheap version missing a feature right there. put a 335i emblem there or something

[.fLip.]

interesting. I couldn't do without my cupholders though

[Digitalize]

It would infuriate me to not have the cupholders

[remmib]

LOL, I had to pay extra to get the cup holders on my old e90.