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What do people on the forum do about the lack of a cup holder on the e89's

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Post by Dr-Jon » Fri May 26, 2017 2:43 pm

as the title says, what do you guys and gals do without a proper cup holder on the right hand drive e89's it a real pain. i would love one.
but the OEM part is only for left hand drive cars.
has anyone found a suitable solution to this??? :x
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Post by Boris » Fri May 26, 2017 3:19 pm

Amazing the way different people use cars, I've driven for over 40 years and NEVER used a cup holder :lol:

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Post by dr_john » Fri May 26, 2017 3:23 pm

Boris wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 3:19 pm Amazing the way different people use cars, I've driven for over 40 years and NEVER used a cup holder :lol:
Me neither, never occurred to me to drink and drive.
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Post by Z4SpPD » Fri May 26, 2017 3:40 pm

Kidding? I love a freddo espresso resting in the cup holder at summer... I use it almost every day. (E85) :D

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Post by Z4SpPD » Fri May 26, 2017 3:43 pm

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Post by Kingfisher » Fri May 26, 2017 4:14 pm

Z4SpPD wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 3:40 pm Kidding? I love a freddo espresso resting in the cup holder
Whatever that is! ... :|
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Post by Z4SpPD » Fri May 26, 2017 4:19 pm

Kingfisher wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 4:14 pm
Z4SpPD wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 3:40 pm Kidding? I love a freddo espresso resting in the cup holder
Whatever that is! ... :|
it is espresso coffee (or cappuccino depends on what you prefer), poured into a glass containing ice, straight after you make it hot from the machine. Really nice when it is really hot outside.

P.S. on freddo cappuccino you prepare the foam afterwards cold, not warm.

Really missed it when I was studying in the UK :D

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Post by Highlander » Fri May 26, 2017 5:37 pm

If I'm on one of my trips up to Thurso flying solo on a Friday evening then I put my hill walking boots in the passenger footwell and stick my travel mug inside 1 of them........2 in the car then whoever's in the passenger seat holds the coffee until it's cooled enough to drink.......mine's an auto so easy enough to drink & drive. :D

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Post by Maniac » Fri May 26, 2017 8:01 pm

The two cup holders in my e89 have been used half a dozen times in 8 years.

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Post by Deepseaskateboard » Fri May 26, 2017 10:58 pm

I order a bottle of water at the drive through!
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Post by Dr-Jon » Fri May 26, 2017 11:15 pm

Maniac wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 8:01 pm The two cup holders in my e89 have been used half a dozen times in 8 years.
Shame I don't have those in the arm rest like you must have. I just got the iPhone holder and a storage shelf. :x
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Post by Busterboo » Sat May 27, 2017 12:48 am

Dr-Jon wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 11:15 pm
Maniac wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 8:01 pm The two cup holders in my e89 have been used half a dozen times in 8 years.
Shame I don't have those in the arm rest like you must have. I just got the iPhone holder and a storage shelf. :x
It's not a shame. The ones in the arm rest are poor, because there's nothing to keep the lid up, the drinks are badly positioned and the whole thing looks dreadful with them in, anyway.
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Post by Maniac » Sat May 27, 2017 7:04 am

Busterboo wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 12:48 am
Dr-Jon wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 11:15 pm
Maniac wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 8:01 pm The two cup holders in my e89 have been used half a dozen times in 8 years.
Shame I don't have those in the arm rest like you must have. I just got the iPhone holder and a storage shelf. :x
It's not a shame. The ones in the arm rest are poor, because there's nothing to keep the lid up, the drinks are badly positioned and the whole thing looks dreadful with them in, anyway.
My lid locks in the open position, but I agree with your other points.

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Post by Busterboo » Sat May 27, 2017 9:39 pm

Maniac wrote: Sat May 27, 2017 7:04 am My lid locks in the open position ...
Kuh, you're right. So does mine. :roll:

And there's a pouch with a Velcro flap in the lid top, too.

The things you discover when you've had a car for six months. :)
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Post by Dr-Jon » Sat May 27, 2017 10:44 pm

So one has found a decent alternative then.. :(
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