cupholder in 2006 E85 fixable?

paulromi · 08-24-2018, 11:09 AM

Hello, recently the drivers side cupholder ratchet arm (the one used to size for the cup) stopped locking in place. Does this require a replacement of the entire cupholder assembly or is this fixable?

thanks

gpraceman · 08-24-2018, 11:17 AM

Those cup holders are not even worth bothering with IMO. Break way too easily and are not well located. I bought a couple of Ultimate Cup Holders that I use instead.

paulromi · 08-24-2018, 11:18 AM

thanks for the reply, that was going to be my next step, but just in case this was easily fixable I would make the attempt.

Huz-Z · 08-24-2018, 12:05 PM

Actually, I think the OEM cupholder is a very ingenious design - it can accommodate drinks of varying sizes and it folds away neatly. Its fatal flaw is the fact that its made of material that breaks too easily, and its placement where it is commonly struck by an occupant's knee when getting in or out of the car.

Aren't replacement OEM units only $50 or so, and held in place with a couple of screws?

paulromi · 08-24-2018, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Actually, I think the OEM cupholder is a very ingenious design - it can accommodate drinks of varying sizes and it folds away neatly. Its fatal flaw is the fact that its made of material that breaks too easily, and its placement where it is commonly struck by an occupant's knee when getting in or out of the car.

Aren't replacement OEM units only $50 or so, and held in place with a couple of screws?

$80 bucks in Canada plus 15 bucks shipping.

Huz-Z · 08-24-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by paulromi

$80 bucks in Canada plus 15 bucks shipping.

That figures! Even correcting for the exchange rate, its costlier in Canada.

I may be mistaken, but I think you can also get a blank panel for folks who have completely broken off the cup holder. But in your case, you may still be able to close the thing so the dash looks neat and tidy.

AmmarYasirA · 08-24-2018, 12:53 PM

@Huz-Z yes, they have blank panels for the broken cupholders.

Also, +1 on ultimate cupholders. First thing I bought for the car when I got it. Best solution.

paulromi · 08-28-2018, 09:44 AM

I ordered up the ultimate cupholders to solve this problem. The driver side latch will be the next owners problem should I ever decide to sell

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gpraceman Second Lieutenant 56 Rep 202 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 ///M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Highlands Ranch, CO iTrader: (0)	Those cup holders are not even worth bothering with IMO. Break way too easily and are not well located. I bought a couple of Ultimate Cup Holders that I use instead. __________________ 2006 Z4 ///M, Interlagos Blue/Beige
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paulromi Private 33 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 E85, 2011 328xi E90 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	thanks for the reply, that was going to be my next step, but just in case this was easily fixable I would make the attempt.
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Actually, I think the OEM cupholder is a very ingenious design - it can accommodate drinks of varying sizes and it folds away neatly. Its fatal flaw is the fact that its made of material that breaks too easily, and its placement where it is commonly struck by an occupant's knee when getting in or out of the car. Aren't replacement OEM units only $50 or so, and held in place with a couple of screws? __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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AmmarYasirA Ammar 73 Rep 406 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	@Huz-Z yes, they have blank panels for the broken cupholders. Also, +1 on ultimate cupholders. First thing I bought for the car when I got it. Best solution. __________________ E85 ///M Roadster -SapphireBlack/Imola - Garage Queen 2018 F150 Platinum - Black/Black - Leveled on 34's - DD
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paulromi Private 33 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 E85, 2011 328xi E90 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I ordered up the ultimate cupholders to solve this problem. The driver side latch will be the next owners problem should I ever decide to sell
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