Cup holders

Dreamer99 · 05-04-2016, 09:08 PM

Is there a reusable water bottle that actually fits our cup holders? One that isn't too tall and flies out, and fits snug enough so the holders don't rattle when the bottle is half empty?

bimmer414 · 05-04-2016, 10:00 PM

Nothing fits in there well, especially during fun driving. The BMW cup holder is the laughing stock of the automobile world. It's a complete afterthought; it doesn't come standard on the Euro model.

STooK · 05-05-2016, 12:26 AM

Not really a water bottle, although I do use it as one most of the time. It's a protein shaker bottle from bodybuilding.com. Fits like a glove in the cup holder.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bb...er-bottle.html

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 12:59 AM

time to sell car? It's totaled.

Rat3d ///M · 05-05-2016, 01:18 AM

No need for cup holders, because = racecar

jaehshim · 05-05-2016, 01:21 AM

our E9X cup holders and Porsche 911 cup holders are pretty bad lol
I guess cup holders weren't the most important part of these cars when built lol

Dreamer99 · 05-05-2016, 09:23 AM

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No need for cup holders, because = racecar

Yes, when I'm at the track I don't use the cup holders but when I use it for my business car and drive around for a couple hours it's nice to carry a bottle of water.

Dreamer99 · 05-05-2016, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by STooK

Not really a water bottle, although I do use it as one most of the time. It's a protein shaker bottle from bodybuilding.com. Fits like a glove in the cup holder.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bb...er-bottle.html

I'll check it out.
Thanks

EJT86 · 05-05-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jaehshim

our E9X cup holders and Porsche 911 cup holders are pretty bad lol
I guess cup holders weren't the most important part of these cars when built lol

Well clearly no they weren't the most important. But would you rather have super awesome cup holders or the great quality rod bearings, throttle actuators, oil and DCT pans that we all take for granted?

335m · 05-05-2016, 09:58 AM

I have one of these that I carry around, unfortunately it does not have an easy nozzle but the dimensions are perfect for our cupholders. (can order separate tops though)

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WU4Q50/...ing=UTF8&psc=1

IIAp3x · 05-05-2016, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

Is there a reusable water bottle that actually fits our cup holders? One that isn't too tall and flies out, and fits snug enough so the holders don't rattle when the bottle is half empty?

No drinks allowed!!!

Rajmun340 · 05-05-2016, 10:28 AM

A lot of things in the BMW interior comes short of expectations :

- buttons in center console (radio) feel cheap with too much play and side movement. Switching action is too deep.

- minion plastic arm failing to deliver belt 20% of times.

- Artificial time lag added in the whole Idrive interface, probably by some misguided interface ergonomy programmer. Compared to a vending machine interface running on an older 8 bit microprocessor instantaneous response.

- Volume radio knob the side of a teton should be 3X the diameter (space was available !)

- Coupe windows are insufficiently supported inside the door resulting in a wobbly and reverberating door slam shut sound. Compared to Audi doors which slam shut like a freezer door. = much better Audi built

- cheap plastic used in the door rail easily blemished and scraped by shoes.

- All BMW AC are of inferior quality and operation. (evaporator not properly managed by software condensates water creating molds stink, rust and leaks ). 15 years old Acura AC is ice cold and never stinks.

Lunker325 · 05-05-2016, 12:10 PM

I use an ultimate cup holder that I carried over from my E39 M5. Holds coffee cups, water bottles, beer/soda bottles, beer/soda cans, whatever fits it holds and does not spill. Expensive for what it is, but they work great and have had it for 8+ years now.

http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

Well clearly no they weren't the most important. But would you rather have super awesome cup holders or the great quality rod bearings, throttle actuators, oil and DCT pans that we all take for granted?

speak for yourself bruh! The cupholders in my X5 is fantastic. Expanding and contracting clamps allows both large and small circumference mugs...

Moral of the story = sell M3 get X5

Dreamer99 · 05-05-2016, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lunker325

I use an ultimate cup holder that I carried over from my E39 M5. Holds coffee cups, water bottles, beer/soda bottles, beer/soda cans, whatever fits it holds and does not spill. Expensive for what it is, but they work great and have had it for 8+ years now.

http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html

I like the looks of this one. Did you mount it on the passenger side or the driver's side?

EJT86 · 05-05-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

speak for yourself bruh! The cupholders in my X5 is fantastic. Expanding and contracting clamps allows both large and small circumference mugs...

Moral of the story = sell M3 get X5

You traitor! What you gonna say next? That F8X cup holders are far better and faster than E9x?

cclinard1 · 05-05-2016, 02:36 PM

I have this one and it fits. It's snug.

http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Sided-Fi...a+water+bottle

Lunker325 · 05-05-2016, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamer99

I like the looks of this one. Did you mount it on the passenger side or the driver's side?

I actually have 2, one on the drivers side and one on the passenger side. You have to tweak(bend the top tab) them a bit to get them snug, have not had one spill yet using these.

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

You traitor! What you gonna say next? That F8X cup holders are far better and faster than E9x?

Bro! Not trying to pick a fight here...The F80 cupholders are certainly faster, but it doesn't sound as good as the E90 M3 cupholders.

burtonsbs5114 · 05-05-2016, 03:25 PM

I just use this, it works great! http://www.amazon.com/Drinker-Beer-S...ds=beer+helmet

EJT86 · 05-05-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Bro! Not trying to pick a fight here...The F80 cupholders are certainly faster, but it doesn't sound as good as the E90 M3 cupholders.

You do know that F8X cup holders contain synthetic cup holding? It's not actual cup holding its "fake" cup holding that's artificially pumped into the drink. And I'll take a supercharged E9X cup holder over a F8X cup holder any day. I'd ever stroker my existing cup holders instead

Flying Ace · 05-05-2016, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by EJT86

You do know that F8X cup holders contain synthetic cup holding? It's not actual cup holding its "fake" cup holding that's artificially pumped into the drink. And I'll take a supercharged E9X cup holder over a F8X cup holder any day. I'd ever stroker my existing cup holders instead

I hear ya. But don't you feel insecure when they release a M2 version of the cupholder?

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jaehshim Major 492 Rep 1,374 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NE iTrader: (3)	our E9X cup holders and Porsche 911 cup holders are pretty bad lol I guess cup holders weren't the most important part of these cars when built lol __________________
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335m Major 123 Rep 1,166 Posts Drives: 08 e92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin Texas iTrader: (1)	I have one of these that I carry around, unfortunately it does not have an easy nozzle but the dimensions are perfect for our cupholders. (can order separate tops though) http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WU4Q50/...ing=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 2008 e92 M3: Gintani Sport w/ Topspeed Catless X-Pipe, KW-V3 Last edited by 335m; 05-05-2016 at 01:29 PM..
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Rajmun340 Major 413 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 M3 ZCP factory order Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	A lot of things in the BMW interior comes short of expectations : - buttons in center console (radio) feel cheap with too much play and side movement. Switching action is too deep. - minion plastic arm failing to deliver belt 20% of times. - Artificial time lag added in the whole Idrive interface, probably by some misguided interface ergonomy programmer. Compared to a vending machine interface running on an older 8 bit microprocessor instantaneous response. - Volume radio knob the side of a teton should be 3X the diameter (space was available !) - Coupe windows are insufficiently supported inside the door resulting in a wobbly and reverberating door slam shut sound. Compared to Audi doors which slam shut like a freezer door. = much better Audi built - cheap plastic used in the door rail easily blemished and scraped by shoes. - All BMW AC are of inferior quality and operation. (evaporator not properly managed by software condensates water creating molds stink, rust and leaks ). 15 years old Acura AC is ice cold and never stinks.
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Lunker325 First Lieutenant 94 Rep 398 Posts Drives: E70 X5M / 991.2 C4S Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Columbus OH iTrader: (4)	I use an ultimate cup holder that I carried over from my E39 M5. Holds coffee cups, water bottles, beer/soda bottles, beer/soda cans, whatever fits it holds and does not spill. Expensive for what it is, but they work great and have had it for 8+ years now. http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html __________________ '17 Porsche C4S Sapphire Blue Metallic / Bordeaux Red - Softronic tune - Soul Sport Cats - Soul Exhaust '13 E70 X5M Black Sapphire Metallic / Bamboo Beige - Full Dinan Suspension - Dinan Exhaust - BPM Sport Tune - xHP Flashtool Transmission Tune
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cclinard1 Second Lieutenant 88 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 08 E90 M3 6MT SSII (sold) Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC iTrader: (0)	I have this one and it fits. It's snug. http://www.amazon.com/Brita-Sided-Fi...a+water+bottle
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