Group buy: Cup holder

[bmw7833]

I am interested too, ss1, with you response I will come over immediately

Now only saw your post..lol..

 

[bmw7833]

Installation

Step 1 - Slip in
		Slip the top arm of the cupholder under and behind the edge of the center console approximately 1/4" to 1/2." It simply needs to slip under and past the plastic edge, and then immediately up. NOTE FOR BMW E39 5 SERIES: Although it can be positioned more to the front or rear if desired, an ideal location is above an area on the floor where there is a slight depression, just below where the rear edge of the carpeted bolster meets the plastic console (as shown in the picture). NOTE FOR BMW E46 3 SERIES: Lifting the edge of the console slightly as you insert the tab will make it easier to push the angled bend up and under the edge of the console. NOTE FOR BMW E38 7 SERIES: The holder installs in the same way under the lower edge of the carpeted bolster which covers the full length of the console. When first inserting the tab, make sure that you slip it behind both the bolster and the edge of the console underneath so that the top tab is not visible when installed.
Step 2 - Push up
		Press in and upward until the bends in the upper arm are pushed under the edge of the console approximately half way, and the holder is in a near-vertical position against the carpet over the transmission tunnel. Note that you'll be pushing the upper arm up behind the plastic of the console and padded noise insulation behind it. As you push, you may feel some resistance from the insulation and from the spring action of the bends in the upper arm; however, it should not require significant force. It may help to lightly depress the bends on the upper arm to help it slide in place more easily. If it seems very difficult to push in and up, stop and reinsert and try again, this time pushing in a more upward direction. If the angle is too low, you'll be pushing directly into the carpet along the side of the tunnel under the console. If you still have problems, please contact me for assistance.
Step 3 - Seat against floor
		Press down until the bottom rear edge of the holder seats against the floor. ​ The holder is designed to sit at a slight angle toward the console to provide additional depth and better hold containers. The bends in the top arm act in a spring-like fashion against the edge of the console to hold it in place. The edge of the console will deflect slightly from the pressure. This is by design and is intended to secure the holder as tightly as possible. The edge of the console will return to its original position when the holder is removed. When in place, the holder should fit flush against the floor at the rear edge, with the front of the arms slightly off of the floor. It should not move easily in a forward or rearward direction, and it should spring back slightly toward the console if the arms are pulled out gently toward the door. To remove, simply grab it at the bottom, and pull it out and down.

 

[Gerald 5]

Sorry to hijack thread, I bought 2 for the e39 from bmw7899, and do not like how it sit in the car and therefore would like to dispose it at a discounted price of rm 80. Anyone keen, call me at 0162011091

 

[bmw7833]

Sorry to hear this.

Bro, can u share some picture?

 

[Gerald 5]

It is as per your pic, but you would need to move back a fair bit, mine passenger seat is with the first aid box..

 

[bmw7833]

azizulaziz / e39 / 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
fariz.hashim / e39/ 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
harbhajan / e39 / 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
YaZmEeN / e38 / 2 unit - Pass to vixxx
vixxx / e39 / 2 unit - Collected
bmw7833 / e39 / 3 unit - Collected
ABCowner / e46 / 1 unit - Collected
JohnJ / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
JohnJ / e46 / 1 unit - Collected
davechow / e60 / 1 unit - Collected
Menzx / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
Menzx / e46 / 1 unit - Collected

huskar3399 / e39 / 1 unit
jsng / e39 / 1 unit
bmw23 / e39 / 1 unit
erica34 / e39 / 1 unit
XXX / e39 / 1 unit
Felix / e30 / 1 unit
Chriskhaw / e46 / 1 unit

 

[bmw7833]

Spent half hour to get it fix to the car finally.

I think i fix in the different location if compare to what vendor show in picture.

I took out the trim panel (item #2) and slot the arm into the trim latch. U have to strait the arm a bit so the holder fit perfectly.

Centre console - BMW parts catalog

This is the picture after all.

 

[bmw7833]

OK, confirmed the location is different, but i more than happy to let the holder sitting there. More solid location and convenience to me.


What vendor did:

What i did:

 

[bmw7833]

azizulaziz / e39 / 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
fariz.hashim / e39/ 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
harbhajan / e39 / 1 unit - Pass to vixxx
YaZmEeN / e38 / 2 unit - Pass to vixxx
vixxx / e39 / 2 unit - Collected
bmw7833 / e39 / 3 unit - Collected
ABCowner / e46 / 1 unit - Collected
JohnJ / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
JohnJ / e46 / 1 unit - Collected
davechow / e60 / 1 unit - Collected
Menzx / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
Menzx / e46 / 1 unit - Collected
jsng / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
erica34 / e39 / 1 unit - Collected
XXX / e39 / 1 unit - Pass to pussy
Felix / e30 / 1 unit - Collected
Chriskhaw / e46 / 1 unit - Collected

huskar3399 / e39 / 1 unit
bmw23 / e39 / 1 unit

 

[erica34]

collected mine just today. thanks again for organising this. will be looking out for more of your group buys in the future!

 

[bmw7833]

Bro, thanks again for the breakfast.

 

[jsng]

Hi Lim ..
For the trim latch that you slot the cup holder in, I believe u r referring to point 7 or 8 in the diagram, right?
But the latch doesnt seems to be big enough to let the cup holder to slot in, did u force it in?

Thanks ..

Regards,
JS

Spent half hour to get it fix to the car finally.

I think i fix in the different location if compare to what vendor show in picture.

I took out the trim panel (item #2) and slot the arm into the trim latch. U have to strait the arm a bit so the holder fit perfectly.

Centre console - BMW parts catalog

This is the picture after all.

 

[bmw7833]

Nope, i meant the hole below the point 7 which is for the trim latch use.

 

[jsng]

But the hole is too small to accommodate the holder .. did u extend the size of the hole by cutting it? or just squeeze in?

Nope, i meant the hole below the point 7 which is for the trim latch use.

 

[bmw7833]

I didnt cut anything..i just straight the holder arm and slot it into the hole, nothing else to do.

 

[jsng]

ok noted
will try again ... thanks ..
BTW hows your car now?

 

[bmw7833]

ok noted
will try again ... thanks ..
BTW hows your car now?

It is going back to normal now..

 

[jsng]

Great !!! Glad to hear that

It is going back to normal now..