Cup Holders in the 1er

benchmark2020 · 03-22-2008, 04:25 PM

Sorry if this question was asked. I was not able to find an answer.

I saw the 1er in flesh today at Brian Jessel. Saw in the 135i and the 128iC. The two cars didn't have Navigation yet it had that cheap clip-on cup holder. Does anyone know if this 'Thing' can be removed? It looks really really cheap.

Oregon · 03-22-2008, 04:49 PM

If IT can be installed IT can be uninstalled.

TagMan · 03-22-2008, 04:55 PM

The base of the cupholder slides into a slot on the right side if the console. Simply lift the cupholder out slowly and carefully.

PaulUK · 03-22-2008, 05:16 PM

We dont get that in the UK.

bimmerfile · 03-22-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loun80

Sorry if this question was asked. I was not able to find an answer.

I saw the 1er in flesh today at Brian Jessel. Saw in the 135i and the 128iC. The two cars didn't have Navigation yet it had that cheap clip-on cup holder. Does anyone know if this 'Thing' can be removed? It looks really really cheap.

+1.
I took a 128i Cabrio for a test spin today and saw that attached to the passenger side of the console..
I'm not a fan of the look. Good to know I can remove it (and list it on eBay :biggrin

.
Other than that, the 128i Cabrio was a blast..:thumbup:

larryn · 03-22-2008, 05:26 PM

That's the exact same "cheap" cupholder that appears in the M6. It does pop out easily, and there's a nice receptacle it plugs into, so that when removed, it doesn't leave an unsightly hole there.

I'm going to buy an extra one of these cupholders, and finagle a nav onto it. Easy to pop in, easy to take out of sight.

If anybody doesn't want theirs, lemme know.

benchmark2020 · 03-22-2008, 05:53 PM

So where can I get the receptacle that plugs into the hole after the cup holder is removed?

greyvents · 03-22-2008, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulUK36

We dont get that in the UK.

I'm quite pleased to hear that. Have been trying to ascertain from my dealer what kind of cup holders I'll be getting...

j8smith · 03-22-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loun80

So where can I get the receptacle that plugs into the hole after the cup holder is removed?

When you remove the cup holder, a spring loaded flap flips up to fill in the hole.

Oregon · 03-22-2008, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by j8smith

When you remove the cup holder, a spring loaded flap flips up to fill in the hole.

Perfect.

anthonydibiase2007 · 03-23-2008, 10:55 PM

Does anyone know if they make some sort of phone/ipod holder for the 1er cup holder next to the shifter?

Thanks.

raisemyrent · 03-23-2008, 11:18 PM

there's pics of it being used as a cell phone holder... but it sure doesn't look like it was meant to be...

sounds like there is a bit of a storage space issue on the 135i... oh well... the price you have to pay

raisemyrent · 03-24-2008, 10:08 PM

haha today we sat in the 135i and my friend (BMW owner) was HORRIFIED by this thing... he kept trying to take it off but I warned him about breaking it.

john970 · 03-24-2008, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonydibiase2007

Does anyone know if they make some sort of phone/ipod holder for the 1er cup holder next to the shifter?

Thanks.

There are a few for cupholders in general. Here's two:

Griffin (left picture):
http://www.smalldog.com/product/32883

Belkin:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=153999

anthonydibiase2007 · 03-24-2008, 10:44 PM

Thank you very much for your replies. Storage is a bit of an issue but I'm determined to solve for it. I'm thinking of keeping a gadget bag or two behind the driver's seat and under the passenger seat.

Thanks again.

raisemyrent · 03-24-2008, 11:47 PM

btw, do you have usb audio?

is it in the glove box or under the arm rest... if it is the latter.. then you have to deal with placing your ipod somewhere, eh?

Bringinthewolf · 03-25-2008, 01:44 AM

The ipod goes in the leather case attached to the underside of the armrest.

InOttawa · 03-25-2008, 06:38 AM

I like the cup holder... seems to be there even without NAV which is to my liking.

spudw · 03-25-2008, 08:47 AM

I figure the cupholder would be ok for holding my Blackberry, esp in one of those fancy holder pictured above. But I would prefer if the cupholder and the slot were not there at all. Wonder if that can be deleted when ordering...

bimmerfile · 03-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Cupholders are good for storing loonies and toonies, n'est pas? :biggrin:

benchmark2020 · 03-25-2008, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john970

There are a few for cupholders in general. Here's two:

Griffin (left picture):
http://www.smalldog.com/product/32883

Belkin:
http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...duct_Id=153999

No f'ing way I'm going to put that Angel Food Cake Pan in my BMW.

PaulUK · 03-25-2008, 03:50 PM

I normally go to work with a coffee in a thermal flask, not anymore!

Im not allowing food or drink in my one! (well for the time being at least!!)

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TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	The base of the cupholder slides into a slot on the right side if the console. Simply lift the cupholder out slowly and carefully. __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	That's the exact same "cheap" cupholder that appears in the M6. It does pop out easily, and there's a nice receptacle it plugs into, so that when removed, it doesn't leave an unsightly hole there. I'm going to buy an extra one of these cupholders, and finagle a nav onto it. Easy to pop in, easy to take out of sight. If anybody doesn't want theirs, lemme know.
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anthonydibiase2007 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	OTHER USES FOR CUP HOLDER SLOT Does anyone know if they make some sort of phone/ipod holder for the 1er cup holder next to the shifter? Thanks.
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	there's pics of it being used as a cell phone holder... but it sure doesn't look like it was meant to be... sounds like there is a bit of a storage space issue on the 135i... oh well... the price you have to pay
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	haha today we sat in the 135i and my friend (BMW owner) was HORRIFIED by this thing... he kept trying to take it off but I warned him about breaking it.
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anthonydibiase2007 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Thank you Thank you very much for your replies. Storage is a bit of an issue but I'm determined to solve for it. I'm thinking of keeping a gadget bag or two behind the driver's seat and under the passenger seat. Thanks again.
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raisemyrent Captain 43 Rep 910 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 428i xD GC Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	btw, do you have usb audio? is it in the glove box or under the arm rest... if it is the latter.. then you have to deal with placing your ipod somewhere, eh?
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PaulUK Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 207 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I normally go to work with a coffee in a thermal flask, not anymore! Im not allowing food or drink in my one! (well for the time being at least!!)
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