Guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Does anyone have a pic of their cup holders installed, I am toying with whether we need these or not and how neat they look. I have previously just put a can in the tray and slid the cover over to make it snug in there but now the Mrs always wants a drink too and the old tray sliding technique can't really be carried out with 2 drinks! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 can she not hold her drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) can she not hold her drink? thats an entirely different question lol see here: http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.sixracer.com/325/WBAAW33431EN80462-6S.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009/11/ask-the-best-and-brightest-benchmark-interior/&usg=__KmMTY3OlEaY-qOtZs33H6V2NrEY=&h=496&w=661&sz=132&hl=en&start=132&zoom=1&tbnid=aOdbru9CLeLw6M:&tbnh=124&tbnw=165&ei=ZK1RTbaiI4Tj4gbioJWJCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3De46%2Bcup%2Bholders%2Bfitted%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1600%26bih%3D695%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C2444&um=1&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=902&vpy=250&dur=1457&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=158&ty=109&oei=Qa1RTaTqIKeU4gaHz_39CA&esq=5&page=5&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:20,s:132&biw=1600&bih=695 Edited February 8, 2011 by Trickster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bigdal Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Im looking at getting some cup holders aswell.ive found them brand new on ebay for £42.00 delivered.just type in e46 cup holder they do them in 3 different colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Just found 2 ads on ebay....look like the same item to me? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Genuine-E46-3-series-Cupholder-Part-No-51168217953-/180620918618?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2a0dd87f5a OR http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-E46-Front-Cup-Holder-/110646577101?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c30cc7cd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdal Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Yeh they are the ones ive seen aswell.im going to order mine at the weekend when i get paid Edited February 8, 2011 by bigdal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yeh they are the ones ive seen aswell.im going to order mine at the weekend when i get paid pics when fitted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSG Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 I have cupholders in mine... Anyone want to swap a black sliding tray for black cupholders? Must be in good condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_p Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I must be the only person that thinks the cup holders look ugly and too 90's ? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauly330 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Have you tried the dealers for a price? My local one only wanted £31 for a sliding top tray, so can't imagine the cup holders would be more then that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Boy ACS3d Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Had cup holders in mine, but due to the armrest I could only ever use 1 of the holders. Also found they become scratched really easily. Got rid of mine for a roller top tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I must be the only person that thinks the cup holders look ugly and too 90's ? lol nope.... you're not.... wouldnt have them in mine. mind you... i have a similar opinion about 3 series compacts lol... so perhaps my opinions not to be trusted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Sliding centre tray FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I must be the only person that thinks the cup holders look ugly and too 90's ? lol Agreed ! Sliding Cubby FTW ! Not a fan of the cup holders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Im looking at getting some cup holders aswell.ive found them brand new on ebay for £42.00 delivered.just type in e46 cup holder they do them in 3 different colours. Cheaper from the dealer I think - contact BMW Cotswold Cheltenham and ask for e46zone forum price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 is there not a sliding cupholder would look so much better when not in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 is there not a sliding cupholder would look so much better when not in use. No there isn't, but you can have the 'open' tray that has no sliding cover and that fits 2 cups. A starbucks paper cup holder also fits quite nicely in there, but then you have to lift your armrest for the second cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I currently have the "open" one but love the look of the slider as it makes it look alot msarted, but then i like the fact of having cup holders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_p Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 nope.... you're not.... wouldnt have them in mine. mind you... i have a similar opinion about 3 series compacts lol... so perhaps my opinions not to be trusted! haha, could be worse, it could be an auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Had0uken! Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 ROFL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 haha, could be worse, it could be an auto you're right... that would be worse... i wouldn't dream of having an auto on such a low powered engine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Had0uken! Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 LMAO! it's not the size of your engine that matters, it's how you use it Atleast that's what I have to tell myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_p Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 you're right... that would be worse... i wouldn't dream of having an auto on such a low powered engine Difference of what when new 35ish bhp? lol some powerhouse the 330 is All Non M 3series are slow. Add to that the slushbox, and to that the extra 60ish KG's your bus weighs in at . Sure its all a bit of banter eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrink Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 lol watch as we ruin this poor chaps thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
