Who uses the driver's cup holder? For what?

4wheelpilot · 01-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Who uses the driver's side retractable cup holder?
For what?....

...can of soda? potted plant? cup of joe?

I'm wondering how useful this very well-engineered cup holder really is for us.

JRJ1970 · 01-09-2009, 01:46 PM

Use it daily for my iced coffee I make before leaving the house. Beware its use, though. Passengers' knees invariably knock the contents out and it spills all over your shifter, ashtray, and down both sides of the center console. It's happened to me! No fun! It's a mess and takes forever to clean if you clean good. I think the concept is neat but annoying at the same time 'cuz I'm always thinking about the clumsy passenger and their left knee. When it's just me it's major cool and get used. Wonder if these things wear out, though?

DenverJayhawk · 01-09-2009, 01:46 PM

Use it all the time to hold a water bottle.

MCMLXXXIX · 01-09-2009, 01:49 PM

dont really put anything...its funny cause whenever i have passengers and theres drinks in the cup holders, they hold on to them the entire time. damn things

the only thing i put is like those bottles of nesquik haha. and then ill throw a water bottle on the passenger seat

abcommercial · 01-09-2009, 01:53 PM

Surprisingly functional and sturdy considering its design. Like the Audi cupholders of a few years ago, trying to find space where there is very little. However, unlike the Audi cupholder, it's not directly above the radio, which sucked for spills (imagine Coke getting all over your controls). Being off to the side is a little safer in case of spillls. Dont really have too much prob with spills though as long as there is a lid. I use for everything from Starbucks to 32-oz fountain drinks (which these days have the contoured lower-half to fit the holder).

DenverJayhawk · 01-09-2009, 01:56 PM

Be careful with the passenger cup holder. It's located directly above the window switch.

bsamoul · 01-09-2009, 01:57 PM

My water bottle goes there.

CyberGypsy · 01-09-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by abcommercial

Surprisingly functional and sturdy considering its design. Like the Audi cupholders of a few years ago, trying to find space where there is very little. However, unlike the Audi cupholder, it's not directly above the radio, which sucked for spills (imagine Coke getting all over your controls). Being off to the side is a little safer in case of spillls. Dont really have too much prob with spills though as long as there is a lid. I use for everything from Starbucks to 32-oz fountain drinks (which these days have the contoured lower-half to fit the holder).

pre 06 SLK were the same i killed a many radios that way

Majikthese42 · 01-09-2009, 02:08 PM

I can't shift gears and drink a cappuccino at the same time. I don't have enough hands.

bsamoul · 01-09-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majikthese42

I can't shift gears and drink a cappuccino at the same time. I don't have enough hands.

t do you have to get that in the cupholder???

danniexi · 01-09-2009, 02:14 PM

I usually carry a large water bottle with me in the car (1 liter) so the cup holders are rarely in use. Only when I go pick up fast food or starbucks with the GF do I use the cupholders and even then, the girlfriend holds onto them just in case.

tommydogsdad · 01-09-2009, 02:15 PM

I use it all the time. Jack in the Box cups fit nicely in the cupholder.

Tondtar · 01-09-2009, 02:15 PM

I put my bong there. Fits perfectly

BzsBimmer · 01-09-2009, 02:41 PM

I put my Crystal Geyser water bottles there usually until I'm done hearing the rattle from the bottle cap
My rants with the cup holders
1) If you put a drink there and it doesn't have a lid, more than likely when you turn, you will spill some of it all over your console where your shifter is (unless you're turning the other direction) because the center of gravity is wrong
2) Passenger knees will most likely hit it
3) Larger drinks will not fit and the holder ring isn't adjustable to account for those larger drinks

chinoxs203 · 01-09-2009, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majikthese42

I can't shift gears and drink a cappuccino at the same time. I don't have enough hands.

what is the mount. great idea. i hate the thing on my window and i tried to custom a vent clip but that failed. this looks interesting

always have my water bottle or coffee in it. its rarely closed.
but its does a bad job holding your standard 16.9oz water bottle

Joonsup · 01-09-2009, 02:49 PM

i use mine for bottles/cans, etc.. however my friend uses his to put a small container that holds his spare change.

ase2dais · 01-09-2009, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danniexi

....when I go pick up fast food or starbucks with the GF do I use the cupholders and even then, the girlfriend holds onto them just in case.

+1 same here but I usually put my drinks between my GFs legs, since hands are used to grabbing things over there

335iPaul · 01-09-2009, 03:15 PM

Actually, for a European car it is really good. Much better than the Mercedes cup holders I have used in the past. I put everything from cans of soda to cups from McDonalds. If the fast food cup has the smaller base than the rest of the cup it fits no problem. If you get the bigger cups from Hardee's for example, it won't fit.

The cup holder in the center console in my Dad's Chrysler Crossfire (Mercedes SLK) is absolutely useless and hard as hell to even get a cup into if it isnt a hard sided cup.

2kaccordocoupe · 01-09-2009, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Majikthese42

I can't shift gears and drink a cappuccino at the same time. I don't have enough hands.

Great idea on using it as GPS mount

Majikthese42 · 01-09-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chinoxs203

what is the mount. great idea. i hate the thing on my window and i tried to custom a vent clip but that failed. this looks interesting

always have my water bottle or coffee in it. its rarely closed.
but its does a bad job holding your standard 16.9oz water bottle

The "cupholder and spraycan cap GPS mount mod". Cheapest BMW mod yet -- $0.00. I got the idea either here or at one of those other BMW websites.

There are a bunch of other ideas on various threads.

Geoff Soule · 01-09-2009, 05:16 PM

I put drinks there. I also use it as a holder for a Garmin Zumo, as I did not get a Nav System. I stick the Zumo holder w/suction cup to short container (hair gel) with a smooth top and place it in the holder. It puts the Zumo at a nice height and out of my way. (Just noticed the prior post) same idea.

Joonsup · 01-09-2009, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

+1 same here but I usually put my drinks between my GFs legs, since hands are used to grabbing things over there

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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Use it daily for my iced coffee I make before leaving the house. Beware its use, though. Passengers' knees invariably knock the contents out and it spills all over your shifter, ashtray, and down both sides of the center console. It's happened to me! No fun! It's a mess and takes forever to clean if you clean good. I think the concept is neat but annoying at the same time 'cuz I'm always thinking about the clumsy passenger and their left knee. When it's just me it's major cool and get used. Wonder if these things wear out, though?
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MCMLXXXIX wat 238 Rep 3,406 Posts Drives: a gr3at whit3 5hark Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0)	dont really put anything...its funny cause whenever i have passengers and theres drinks in the cup holders, they hold on to them the entire time. damn things the only thing i put is like those bottles of nesquik haha. and then ill throw a water bottle on the passenger seat __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander SE - PAST - 2008 e92 335i, 2006 e90 325i
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abcommercial Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 237 Posts Drives: TBD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Surprisingly functional and sturdy considering its design. Like the Audi cupholders of a few years ago, trying to find space where there is very little. However, unlike the Audi cupholder, it's not directly above the radio, which sucked for spills (imagine Coke getting all over your controls). Being off to the side is a little safer in case of spillls. Dont really have too much prob with spills though as long as there is a lid. I use for everything from Starbucks to 32-oz fountain drinks (which these days have the contoured lower-half to fit the holder).
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335iPaul Colonel 39 Rep 2,213 Posts Drives: 2007 335i SG Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Actually, for a European car it is really good. Much better than the Mercedes cup holders I have used in the past. I put everything from cans of soda to cups from McDonalds. If the fast food cup has the smaller base than the rest of the cup it fits no problem. If you get the bigger cups from Hardee's for example, it won't fit. The cup holder in the center console in my Dad's Chrysler Crossfire (Mercedes SLK) is absolutely useless and hard as hell to even get a cup into if it isnt a hard sided cup. __________________ Current: 07 335i e90 Previous: 09 Acura TSX PWP Tech Previous: 07 335i e90 with L.E.T. Flash
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Geoff Soule New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2008 335I Coupe Manual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntington Beach iTrader: (0)	Cup Holder/Nav holder I put drinks there. I also use it as a holder for a Garmin Zumo, as I did not get a Nav System. I stick the Zumo holder w/suction cup to short container (hair gel) with a smooth top and place it in the holder. It puts the Zumo at a nice height and out of my way. (Just noticed the prior post) same idea.
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