do you use that cup holder inside arm rest?

ronnieshih · 01-20-2008, 04:51 PM

I'm wondering if any of you use the cup holder inside the arm rest. I imagine you need to get a pretty small thermist for this? Obvious a mug would spill all over..

thanks

Sam Da Man · 01-20-2008, 04:53 PM

crap i totally forgot about that cup holder LOL!!

BMdblU · 01-20-2008, 04:55 PM

It's useless. It is heated, or cooled, so if I need to defrost or warm something up, I just stick it in there for a few mins

RenaultOne · 01-20-2008, 04:56 PM

never use it because my arm is always on the arm rest.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 01-20-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RenaultOne

never use it because my arm is always on the arm rest.

+1

ronnieshih · 01-20-2008, 05:11 PM

The reason I ask is really for those long drives. You know how a water bottle just tumbles over in the regular cup holders...

Arustik1 · 01-20-2008, 05:12 PM

Its used by something else...the only thing you need to do is drink a little of the water and it won't tip anymore in the regular cup holder!!

nyc3r · 01-20-2008, 05:18 PM

I use it when I need a 'real' cup holder... damn europeans, we don't need sticking ashtray.. we need cup holders!

TheAcAvenger · 01-20-2008, 05:21 PM

I took a solo cup, cut it so it fit snugly, and use it as a coin-holder. Works really well

ronnieshih · 01-20-2008, 05:35 PM

Yes, damn the ash tray and lighter. I really don't care for those. I could use a large coin tray or storage bin in the front and a "real" cup holder. I'm just wondering since my wife would like to put a thermist in there. But I don't know where the hell I'm going to find a thermist that fits in that tiny ass cup holder.

E90330iS · 01-20-2008, 05:36 PM

I never use it, I have too many things in my armrest.

thekurgan · 01-20-2008, 05:53 PM

I put my house/gate key in there, never use it for a cup as I like the lid closed.

LEDZEP · 01-20-2008, 05:58 PM

It is not intended to be a cup holder.

Put two hands on the wheel and save the 64 oz soda for when you're not driving. The Euros have it right...

roadkillrob · 01-20-2008, 06:06 PM

I avoid it - if anything spills, it spills on the ipod and cell phone adapter, so pretty useless in my book!

Yeahas · 01-20-2008, 07:27 PM

i use it as an "ipod & wire holder"...but just curious, my sa told me it works as a little fridge but i never noe how to turn it on

SantaClawz · 01-20-2008, 07:28 PM

fits a tall starbucks drink perfectly.

jaserion · 01-20-2008, 07:46 PM

thanks for reminding me that i have that cup holder too. like others, i've forgotten about it. i use it as a coin holder.

Kev · 01-20-2008, 07:49 PM

I put my morning Starbucks in it to keep the content warm so that I can drink it when I get to work.

GAM3OVR85 · 01-20-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RenaultOne

never use it because my arm is always on the arm rest.

Quote:

Originally Posted by xPaulBaiLeyx

+1

+2

GAM3OVR85 · 01-20-2008, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMdblU

It's useless. It is heated, or cooled, so if I need to defrost or warm something up, I just stick it in there for a few mins

never knew that!! Thanks

akack79 · 01-20-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeahas

i use it as an "ipod & wire holder"...but just curious, my sa told me it works as a little fridge but i never noe how to turn it on

+1, stores my iPod, have never once used it to hold a beverage of any kind.

ronnieshih · 01-20-2008, 08:35 PM

Alright, I've concluded from everyone's opinions that I can fit a small coffee in there. But when I drive the car, it's going to be an ipod holder.

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BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	It's useless. It is heated, or cooled, so if I need to defrost or warm something up, I just stick it in there for a few mins
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RenaultOne First Lieutenant 19 Rep 302 Posts Drives: BMW E90 328i Jet Black Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LA / University of California, Berkeley. iTrader: (0)	never use it because my arm is always on the arm rest. __________________
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01-20-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
ronnieshih Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	The reason I ask is really for those long drives. You know how a water bottle just tumbles over in the regular cup holders...
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	I use it when I need a 'real' cup holder... damn europeans, we don't need sticking ashtray.. we need cup holders! __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 134 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	I took a solo cup, cut it so it fit snugly, and use it as a coin-holder. Works really well __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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01-20-2008, 05:35 PM	#10
ronnieshih Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	Yes, damn the ash tray and lighter. I really don't care for those. I could use a large coin tray or storage bin in the front and a "real" cup holder. I'm just wondering since my wife would like to put a thermist in there. But I don't know where the hell I'm going to find a thermist that fits in that tiny ass cup holder.
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E90330iS Major General 143 Rep 6,333 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arcadia, California iTrader: (56) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I never use it, I have too many things in my armrest. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 DCT Lease Transfer: https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...8#post23736398
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thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 233 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	I put my house/gate key in there, never use it for a cup as I like the lid closed. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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LEDZEP Lieutenant General 418 Rep 12,276 Posts Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [7.62] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	It is not intended to be a cup holder. Put two hands on the wheel and save the 64 oz soda for when you're not driving. The Euros have it right... __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious
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roadkillrob Major General 866 Rep 5,450 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	I avoid it - if anything spills, it spills on the ipod and cell phone adapter, so pretty useless in my book!
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Yeahas Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 219 Posts Drives: SG E90 328 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	i use it as an "ipod & wire holder"...but just curious, my sa told me it works as a little fridge but i never noe how to turn it on
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01-20-2008, 07:28 PM	#16
SantaClawz First Lieutenant 18 Rep 300 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ventura iTrader: (2)	fits a tall starbucks drink perfectly. __________________ ROLLING STOCK
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01-20-2008, 07:46 PM	#17
jaserion Captain 120 Rep 973 Posts Drives: BMW Onsh'mo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	thanks for reminding me that i have that cup holder too. like others, i've forgotten about it. i use it as a coin holder.
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Kev Critical Care Anesthesiologist 481 Rep 8,828 Posts Drives: SMB F83 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [9.50]	I put my morning Starbucks in it to keep the content warm so that I can drink it when I get to work. __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem } "your friendly neighborhood critical care anesthesiologist"
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ronnieshih Private 10 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 325XI Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth iTrader: (1)	Alright, I've concluded from everyone's opinions that I can fit a small coffee in there. But when I drive the car, it's going to be an ipod holder.
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