Cup holder repair vs plug

mdrobc13 · 08-05-2011, 12:30 AM

Guys
Okay broke my cup holder...after hitting it for the 50th time while open with my left knee while getting OUT of the car OR right knee while getting in...the thing would not close or shall I say STAY closed. Tried to fix it but no avail and it just recently came totally out of the slot/housing!

I hear there is a Euro part cover for the remaining hole left where the cup holders are which would be nice cause I just ordered the Ultimate Cup holders which fit very nicely and rest on the floor of the car now and accomodate many more variations of cups/containers you find out there or are given at various drive thru's. Thus now the search for the cup holder covers I've heard about. Anyone have a part # or link or even pic for me to use. Thanks!

boydgti · 08-05-2011, 05:54 AM

warranty, its covered

porshah · 08-05-2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by boydgti

warranty, its covered

+1. Just had mine replaced.

Shipkiller · 08-05-2011, 07:17 AM

Rod Styger has them in one of his posts..

thekurgan · 08-05-2011, 08:52 AM

I used to hit mine with my left knee also, got the plugs. It's a simple DIY, just have to be careful removing the cosmetic plug thing, it's a soft plastic. Funny man, I haven't seen anything with the "sparkletts" name on it since I lived in Santa Barbara.

mdrobc13 · 08-05-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

I used to hit mine with my left knee also, got the plugs. It's a simple DIY, just have to be careful removing the cosmetic plug thing, it's a soft plastic. Funny man, I haven't seen anything with the "sparkletts" name on it since I lived in Santa Barbara.

where did u get yours from? got a link?

schwank · 08-05-2011, 10:12 AM

Had mine replaced 3 times under warranty. Now that imout of warranty WHEN it breaks, I'll plug it

jophish17 · 08-05-2011, 11:05 AM

Curious - how are you guys hitting them with your knees? Haven't done it yet, and I have plenty of leg to throw around (6'3")

MinneapolisJeff · 08-05-2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jophish17

Curious - how are you guys hitting them with your knees? Haven't done it yet, and I have plenty of leg to throw around (6'3")

I was wondering the same thing, usually I just close the cupholder before getting out

jmillet · 08-05-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Guys
Okay broke my cup holder...after hitting it for the 50th time while open with my left knee while getting OUT of the car OR right knee while getting in...the thing would not close or shall I say STAY closed. Tried to fix it but no avail and it just recently came totally out of the slot/housing!

I hear there is a Euro part cover for the remaining hole left where the cup holders are which would be nice cause I just ordered the Ultimate Cup holders which fit very nicely and rest on the floor of the car now and accomodate many more variations of cups/containers you find out there or are given at various drive thru's. Thus now the search for the cup holder covers I've heard about. Anyone have a part # or link or even pic for me to use. Thanks!

Look here:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...+holder+delete

XMetal · 08-06-2011, 12:06 AM

I'm not sure I understand the reasoning behind plugging the cup holder. Why not just repair it and just not use it unless absolutely necessary rather than plugging it altogether? This way, if you do need it, it will be available. I have the ultimate cup holder, but still use the built in cup holder on occasion.

Ron Stygar · 08-06-2011, 02:33 AM

schwank · 08-06-2011, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jman1975

I was wondering the same thing, usually I just close the cupholder before getting out

I dont usually hit it (im 6ft2) but the holding mechanism broke a few times, and I really dont use it that much. I had the passenger side fixed 2 times, and the drivers side once.

thekurgan · 08-06-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by XMetal

I'm not sure I understand the reasoning behind plugging the cup holder. Why not just repair it and just not use it unless absolutely necessary rather than plugging it altogether? This way, if you do need it, it will be available. I have the ultimate cup holder, but still use the built in cup holder on occasion.

Mine rattled, I hit it as it popped open after I closed the door. I didn't see it open when I jumped in one day. I have never used them, so I just plugged them.

RevsPlease · 08-06-2011, 12:01 PM

I didn't even realize I HAD cup holders until my girlfriend found them a month after me owning the car lol.

CFoote · 08-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Ron, not to go off-topic, but I just got the BMW pedal set you have and noticed you have a matching dead-pedal...do you have a part # for that, or did you make it yourself?

Thanks,

Chris

P.S. The V1 installation looks great!

Ron Stygar · 08-06-2011, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by CFoote

Ron, not to go off-topic, but I just got the BMW pedal set you have and noticed you have a matching dead-pedal...do you have a part # for that, or did you make it yourself?

Thanks,

Chris

P.S. The V1 installation looks great!

Had it made from my print.
Too many $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
doing two at one time.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...1&postcount=21

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?p=5192339

johanness · 08-06-2011, 06:33 PM

Perfect spot for the Valentine. Looks great Ron!

jophish17 · 08-07-2011, 12:54 AM

I would be paranoid about a cop being able to easily see it there if I still managed to get pulled over - having a radar detector pretty much guarantees getting a ticket from what I've seen, and I thought part of the point of the V1 was to keep it stealth.

gferil · 08-07-2011, 09:19 PM

That V1 install looks great Ron! Definitely want to add that to the list of mods...

Kgolf31 · 08-07-2011, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jophish17

I would be paranoid about a cop being able to easily see it there if I still managed to get pulled over - having a radar detector pretty much guarantees getting a ticket from what I've seen, and I thought part of the point of the V1 was to keep it stealth.

They have no clue what that is...

You keep a V1 Stealth like that for people who walk by your car and not spot it, or try and spot the radar as you're driving down the road.

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