DIY: E85/E86 Cupholder Delete

bwright657 · 10-26-2020, 06:36 PM

My cupholders were rattling like crazy and they're basically useless, so I deleted them. Since cupholders were an option in many countries, there is a blanking plate that covers up where the cupholders go in the air vents. Here's a quick guide on how to delete your cupholders. This was done on my 2008 Z4M Coupe with a black dashboard and should apply to any E85/E86. If you have a beige or grey interior you can find the right color part numbers by looking these up on realoem.com

Parts Needed:

1x 64226963779 Blanking Plate Left
1x 64226918464 Blanking Plate Right (not pictured here, I got sent 2 LH pieces)
2x 51161949793 Screw Caps (Optional but recommended)

Tools Needed:

Plastic Trim Tool (Fishbone)
Small Flat Head Screwdriver or Pick (not pictured)
Phillips Head Screw Driver
T20 Torx Driver

TRiCC · 10-27-2020, 01:20 PM

One of my first mods due to passenger side cupholder arm being broken prior to my ownership

ZeD4Mr · 10-27-2020, 02:40 PM

Thanks for the guide... This is very helpful..

wdb · 11-01-2020, 12:47 PM

Nice! I never use mine and may do this just because.

jmillet · 11-10-2020, 01:48 PM

With the very limited storage space in the E85/6 installing the under seat first aid box in a nice addition: BMW First Aid Box P/N 521 07 044 958 priced at around $30. I installed one under both the driver and passenger seats. Install details found here:https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94739

wdb · 11-11-2020, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmillet

With the very limited storage space in the E85/6 installing the under seat first aid box in a nice addition: BMW First Aid Box P/N 521 07 044 958 priced at around $30. I installed one under both the driver and passenger seats. Install details found here:https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94739

The mounting bracket is the expensive part!

I had one for sale here for months. Someone finally took it.

Black911S · 12-07-2020, 01:51 PM

thanks for posting this. I wasn't aware that this cover even existed.

downfallnix · 04-19-2021, 11:32 AM

Definitely going to try this. That rattling was driving me crazy! Thank you!

10-26-2020, 06:36 PM	#1
bwright657 Second Lieutenant 280 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 08 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 1999 Mazda Miata [0.00] 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [9.50]	DIY: E85/E86 Cupholder Delete My cupholders were rattling like crazy and they're basically useless, so I deleted them. Since cupholders were an option in many countries, there is a blanking plate that covers up where the cupholders go in the air vents. Here's a quick guide on how to delete your cupholders. This was done on my 2008 Z4M Coupe with a black dashboard and should apply to any E85/E86. If you have a beige or grey interior you can find the right color part numbers by looking these up on realoem.com Parts Needed: 1x 64226963779 Blanking Plate Left 1x 64226918464 Blanking Plate Right (not pictured here, I got sent 2 LH pieces) 2x 51161949793 Screw Caps (Optional but recommended) Tools Needed: Plastic Trim Tool (Fishbone) Small Flat Head Screwdriver or Pick (not pictured) Phillips Head Screw Driver T20 Torx Driver Attached Images __________________ '08 Z4M Coupe \| Space Grey/Imola Red Extended/Carbon Leather \| Eventuri Intake \| Strömung Exhaust \| Strong Strut Front/Rear Braces \| 19" E46 M3 ZCP Wheels
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10-27-2020, 01:20 PM	#2
TRiCC E86 M Coupe 328 Rep 453 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (3)	One of my first mods due to passenger side cupholder arm being broken prior to my ownership __________________ N52 Supersprint/M sport seats/Rouge Engineering/Hood/Trunk/LCI rear conv. FOR SALE
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10-27-2020, 02:40 PM	#3
ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 545 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	Thanks for the guide... This is very helpful.. __________________ FB Group-- > fb.com/groups/z4group Instagram --> @Skyermotorsport FB Page-- > fb.com/Skyermotorsport
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11-01-2020, 12:47 PM	#4
wdb dances with roads 5544 Rep 4,191 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	Nice! I never use mine and may do this just because.
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11-10-2020, 01:48 PM	#5
jmillet Captain 76 Rep 666 Posts Drives: 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2023 HYUNDAI IONIQ 6 [0.00]	First Aid Box With the very limited storage space in the E85/6 installing the under seat first aid box in a nice addition: BMW First Aid Box P/N 521 07 044 958 priced at around $30. I installed one under both the driver and passenger seats. Install details found here:https://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94739 __________________ Jim Millet 2023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 SEL AWD Ultimate Red SOLD: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Imola Red Last edited by jmillet; 11-10-2020 at 01:59 PM..
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12-07-2020, 01:51 PM	#7
Black911S Private First Class 59 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4M Coupe - Imola Red Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	thanks for posting this. I wasn't aware that this cover even existed.
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04-19-2021, 11:32 AM	#8
downfallnix Registered 2 Rep 1 Posts Drives: E85 BMW Z4 (2007) Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Definitely going to try this. That rattling was driving me crazy! Thank you!
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