Cup Holder for an E36

Michael Czeiszperger · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:35 am **Posts:** 861

OK, I give up: how do you keep a cup of coffee from spilling in your lap in an E36? Google does not seem to help-- I would have thought there'd be an aftermarket gadget that would hold a modern cup in place, but I can't find it.

After spilling coffee all over my lap for the 3rd time in two weeks, I'm ready to pony up for a wildly overpriced gadget, or even attempt sawing into the existing holder.

Thanks!

MikeWhitney · **Joined:** Wed Aug 20, 2003 9:15 pm **Posts:** 4724

I used this and liked it: http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/

Heck I might even sell it for a 12-pack of good beer, or a case of cheap beer

jeremy gast · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 1:18 pm

hmm wonder if I can make it fit in a Miata

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 1:28 pm

jeremy gast wrote:

hmm wonder if I can make it fit in a Miata

No it won't work. It says it is only for "fine" automobiles. :roll:

jeremy gast · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 1:51 pm

Also works with various models/years Acura, Audi, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda Miata, Nissan, Saab, Volvo, and VW.

they just said BIMMERS/Audis first cause those guys are known for sitting and waiting( in line at the dealership service center) so they need a better cup holder

Michael Westerfield wrote:

jeremy gast wrote:

hmm wonder if I can make it fit in a Miata

No it won't work. It says it is only for "fine" automobiles. :roll:

Michael Czeiszperger · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:35 am **Posts:** 861

Nevermind, this device is a lot cheaper and works much better than the stock cupholder:

Vincent Keene · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 2:20 pm

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Michael Westerfield · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 3:11 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

VK, I thought you remembered that BMW doesn't stand for the "Ultimate driving machine"

At least the lemon folks get it.

Chris Halweg · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 4:46 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Our e39 has the same problem. I got the service records when we bought it and the cupholders broke at 5,000 miles and were replaced under warrantee. Over the next few years they were replaced several times and finally the dealer just put in a delete plastic plate for the rear one.

BretLuter · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 5:08 pm

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Ultimate DRIVING machine.

If you want the Ultimate DRINKING Machine, get a Chevy..........
:stick:

JamesShort · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 5:10 pm

BretLuter wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Ultimate DRIVING machine.

If you want the Ultimate DRINKING Machine, get a Chevy..........
:stick:

JamesMilko · **Posted:** Tue May 24, 2011 6:19 pm

BretLuter wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Ultimate DRIVING machine.

If you want the Ultimate DRINKING Machine, get a Ford Truck..........
:stick:

Ford has cup holders down to a science in their trucks. My Ranger had cup holders that held everything perfectly.

jeremy gast · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 6:27 am

ya but ask Karl about his trucks cup holder!!!!

JamesMilko wrote:

BretLuter wrote:

Vincent Keene wrote:

Isn't it sad that "The Ultimate Driving Machine" doesn't have the ultimate cup holder as standard equipment?

Ultimate DRIVING machine.

If you want the Ultimate DRINKING Machine, get a Ford Truck..........
:stick:

Ford has cup holders down to a science in their trucks. My Ranger had cup holders that held everything perfectly.

Keith Quistorff · **Posted:** Wed May 25, 2011 8:39 am

Does the accessory dual cup holder that installs in the center console (see http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?imgfile=assets/imglib500/82111468391.jpg) not do the job? I put one in each of my E36s and never had a spill. The only issue I had was location - cups sorta get in the way when shifting a 5 speed.

Michael Czeiszperger · **Joined:** Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:35 am **Posts:** 861

Keith Quistorff wrote:

Does the accessory dual cup holder that installs in the center console (see http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?imgfile=assets/imglib500/82111468391.jpg) not do the job? I put one in each of my E36s and never had a spill. The only issue I had was location - cups sorta get in the way when shifting a 5 speed.

Thanks! How is that different from stock?

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