Center console cup holder

[Flying Ace]

Hey everyone,

My GC came with an ash tray in the center console. It's so useless as I can't put anything in it.

Has anyone tried retrofitting the cup holder option? Can you repurpose the lid?

Alternatively, has anyone been able to take the tray and lighter out, and does it simply turn into a plastic bin?

Here's realOEM picture of the area. #11 is what I want. I have #5 in my car.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=51_8154

[P1]

Our 640i GC came with cup holders, but they are very large. A regular bottle or can will fall over.

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Upon further inspection, it looks like the ash tray is the only option in the car. I guess my only remaining option to to take the small tray out along with the lighter element.

There is a completely different setup with dual cup holders under that front cover. It’s what I have.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by upstate650

There is a completely different setup with dual cup holders under that front cover. It’s what I have.

Thanks, I'm talking about the cubby behind the idrive controller. I think everyone has an ashtray

[Stef_e30]

I want that cup holder too!!! I seen it on a M6 stick shift .I also like the leather cover that's on the ash tray.... if only we can combine the 2 hmmm....

[Stef_e30]

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-8...BoCp8EQAvD_BwE

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Stef_e30

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-8...BoCp8EQAvD_BwE

So it does exist! Why is it only for the 6MT though?

You're right, it appears you cannot reuse the leather lid.

I found a picture of this in an actual car. Why is it unique to 6MT? Like wouldn't your elbow hit your drink everytime?

[upstate650]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Thanks, I'm talking about the cubby behind the idrive controller. I think everyone has an ashtray

Oh, sorry. Duh.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Stef_e30

I want that cup holder too!!! I seen it on a M6 stick shift .I also like the leather cover that's on the ash tray.... if only we can combine the 2 hmmm....

Found the DIY!

http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1081541

Problem is, both sides of the center console has to come out

[Flying Ace]

I was able to confirm that the ash tray does indeed fit the DCT cars, but was advised that I may need 4 screws: part# 07147122389

[Haywood]

Seems like a lot of work just to get that installed. I use mine for loose change. Don't feel the need to change it.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Seems like a lot of work just to get that installed. I use mine for loose change. Don't feel the need to change it.

Pun intended?!?

But I need a place to hold my phone. I refuse to hold it in the cupholder. I have CF trim and it's a shame to not see it with that CF cover flipped up.

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Pun intended?!?

But I need a place to hold my phone. I refuse to hold it in the cupholder. I have CF trim and it's a shame to not see it with that CF cover flipped up.

Get one of these. Love them. Have 3 of them and carry one in my bag for when I rent a car. Keeps the phone up at eye level so it's a lot safer while driving.

https://www.mountek.com/shop/categor...d-mini-tablets

[murph914]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Pun intended?!?

But I need a place to hold my phone. I refuse to hold it in the cupholder. I have CF trim and it's a shame to not see it with that CF cover flipped up.

I use a Koomus mount. You insert an adapter into your cd drive then attach your phone via magnet. It's a bit tight in the cd player, but it works well, and looks good when your phone is in place.

http://a.co/cxxZENI

[rsuhandy]

Nice, I'll probably look to do this after the new year.
I've taken the entire center console apart so if anyone has any questions that the DIYs don't cover feel free to ask.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by rsuhandy

Nice, I'll probably look to do this after the new year.
I've taken the entire center console apart so if anyone has any questions that the DIYs don't cover feel free to ask.

One of the dealers confirmed the cup holder part fits my DCT VIN car. But another dealer claims (I think incorrectly) that it won't fit. I asked 2 other parts dealers who haven't replied yet.

IMO, I don't see how it won't fit. The center console itself is the same part regardless of 6mt or DCT. The only reason 6mt got the cupholder is bc the 6MT boot ring is way bigger than the DCT and the front cup holders won't fit. So 6mt cars got an ashtray up front and a single cupholder behind the idrive controller.

The only consideration is that you cannot repurpose the ashtray lid for the cupholder. It'll be a permanent hole there.

What year is your car? If you have a 2014, consider also swapping out the idrive controller to the touch version since you have it apart. It won't gain touch functionality without touch ECU and coding, but the larger scroll wheel is a much more ergonomic than the older style.

[Flying Ace]

I was able to pull out part #7 in picture. It's an insert, with it out, there's more volume to the tray if you need more space.

Still doesn't fit my phone though.

[rsuhandy]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

One of the dealers confirmed the cup holder part fits my DCT VIN car. But another dealer claims (I think incorrectly) that it won't fit. I asked 2 other parts dealers who haven't replied yet.

IMO, I don't see how it won't fit. The center console itself is the same part regardless of 6mt or DCT. The only reason 6mt got the cupholder is bc the 6MT boot ring is way bigger than the DCT and the front cup holders won't fit. So 6mt cars got an ashtray up front and a single cupholder behind the idrive controller.

The only consideration is that you cannot repurpose the ashtray lid for the cupholder. It'll be a permanent hole there.

What year is your car? If you have a 2014, consider also swapping out the idrive controller to the touch version since you have it apart. It won't gain touch functionality without touch ECU and coding, but the larger scroll wheel is a much more ergonomic than the older style.

Ya I do have a 2014.
I'm planning to retrofit an LCI screen, LCI idrive controller and possibly this center cupholder. I've had the center console apart already as my car came with about $5 in change in the ashtray

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by rsuhandy

Ya I do have a 2014.
I'm planning to retrofit an LCI screen, LCI idrive controller and possibly this center cupholder. I've had the center console apart already as my car came with about $5 in change in the ashtray

Nice little windfall. Hope you didn't spend it all in one place.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Nice little windfall. Hope you didn't spend it all in one place.

I believe you can still get a decent burger in DC for $5

[rsuhandy]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Nice little windfall. Hope you didn't spend it all in one place.

All in it'll be about $600 which isn't too bad IMO.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by rsuhandy

All in it'll be about $600 which isn't too bad IMO.

How much is the screen? $400?