Elegant solution to cup holder dilemma
01-28-2010, 11:37 AM
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Perfect! Just what I needed!
Can you make a DIY, and what did you use to hold the cup tight? Where can I get it? If it expensive? Will it work? How long did it take you? Have you noticed any changes in the AC? (the tape is covering the vent), oh yea and will this void my warranty?
Sorry for all the questions, I am just really excited about this, my cup holder is broken and I have been waiting on someone to make a DIY.
Thanks!!
Can you make a DIY, and what did you use to hold the cup tight? Where can I get it? If it expensive? Will it work? How long did it take you? Have you noticed any changes in the AC? (the tape is covering the vent), oh yea and will this void my warranty?
Sorry for all the questions, I am just really excited about this, my cup holder is broken and I have been waiting on someone to make a DIY.
Thanks!!
01-28-2010, 04:48 PM
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A complete DIY would be very helpful. I just completed my installation of the radical cup holder design and I believe the outside temperature was too cold. The tape did not have good adhesion. What is the lowest recommended outside temperature you recommend in order to still have a successful mod? It might be a similar temp when you secure a rear spoiler? 50F. What brand of tape, length, etc.??
01-28-2010, 05:08 PM
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I love your "Nascar" fix, I'm forever using Duct tape around the house to fix all kinds of odd things! 
01-28-2010, 06:36 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i Monaco blue/cream beige, light poplar trim, sport, nav, premium, Logic 7, 6 speed manual
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Krozi, you forgot the most important question. "Will this work on an xi???" 
01-28-2010, 07:01 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
It hurts me to think of what was left when you pulled off the tape.
01-28-2010, 11:41 PM
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01-29-2010, 12:21 AM
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looks pretty damn clean
01-29-2010, 05:44 PM
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Hope you have already patented it... these BMW engineers might copy it.. (At least they see this discussion and make sure the future car's cup holders are designed better)