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  • Broom Broom
    Wrencher
    • Jul 2011
    • 286

    #1

    bmw e30 ashtray replacement

    hey, im looking to replace my ash tray with something a little more functional as i dont smoke as im sure heaps of you dont.

    maybe a coin storage compartment or something along those lines

    Just post up any cool ideas for a replacement or if you know of any others that have replaced their ashtray with something cool

    thanks r3v
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  • MR 325
    Moderator
    • Oct 2003
    • 37827

    #2
    There's a factory Euro storage tray that replaces the ashtray. I have it in both cars.
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    • EndreM
      E30 Addict
      • Jul 2009
      • 513

      #3
      There is a OEM coin storage compartment, I think?

      If not; docking station, switches, USB, etc. Or put a plexiglass over it, fill it with water, and you might be able to stuff a little fish in there.
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      • Aus E30
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2009
        • 478

        #4
        Originally posted by EndreM
        Or put a plexiglass over it, fill it with water, and you might be able to stuff a little fish in there.
        lol. Best response ever.

        But i wouldnt mind seeing some peoples changes, im thinking the same thing instead of the ashtray
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        • BlueIX
          Mod Crazy
          • May 2007
          • 755

          #5
          Do they still make that cupholder assembly that mounts where the ashtray typically mounts?
          Originally posted by BAlbertiX
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          • Broom Broom
            Wrencher
            • Jul 2011
            • 286

            #6
            Originally posted by EndreM
            There is a OEM coin storage compartment, I think?

            If not; docking station, switches, USB, etc. Or put a plexiglass over it, fill it with water, and you might be able to stuff a little fish in there.
            lol best idea ever, just imagine the look on people's faces as they get in your car

            "want to feed my fish?" :)
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            • Broom Broom
              Wrencher
              • Jul 2011
              • 286

              #7
              Originally posted by MR 325
              There's a factory Euro storage tray that replaces the ashtray. I have it in both cars.
              can you still by them or are they NLA?
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              • BoxDriver86
                E30 Modder
                • Jul 2009
                • 912

                #8
                Storage tray:
                http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...07&hg=51&fg=35
                Still on the hunt for the change holder. I would love to get my hands on one.

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                • e30Nicko
                  Advanced Member
                  • Aug 2011
                  • 157

                  #9
                  yo dawg, I heard u like fish.. so we put a fish inside yo car!

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                  • Gooch
                    E30 Mastermind
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 1674

                    #10
                    Originally posted by BoxDriver86
                    Storage tray:
                    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...07&hg=51&fg=35
                    Still on the hunt for the change holder. I would love to get my hands on one.
                    As far as I know, there is no coin tray for the dash, but there is one that mounts on the door panel map pocket:

                    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...38&hg=51&fg=50

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                    • robrez
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jul 2008
                      • 3376

                      #11
                      You can make more room in your ashtray by hacking out the innards. Someone did it and posted pics. You'll have almost the same amount of space as the storage tray, but also have the ability to close it.
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                      • flyboyx
                        R3V OG
                        • Sep 2008
                        • 8371

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Gooch
                        As far as I know, there is no coin tray for the dash, but there is one that mounts on the door panel map pocket:

                        http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...38&hg=51&fg=50
                        i found one in the junk yard. its a pisser the damn thing is tan. i am going to attempt to dye it black

                        Originally posted by robrez
                        You can make more room in your ashtray by hacking out the innards. Someone did it and posted pics. You'll have almost the same amount of space as the storage tray, but also have the ability to close it.
                        this. also a good place to fab in a couple of usb connectors and the little aux input to play your ipod through the stereo.

                        while you are at it, do the same thing with the rear ashtray. then you can plug devices in all over the mo fo.
                        Last edited by flyboyx; 10-21-2011, 04:39 PM.
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                        • SimplyDope
                          E30 Fanatic
                          • Mar 2010
                          • 1335

                          #13
                          Pics of the OEM parts that have been mentioned in this thread? Two parts I believe.

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                          • CabbE30
                            R3VLimited
                            • Aug 2009
                            • 2358

                            #14
                            Gut it and line it with felt. Done.

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