bmw e30 ashtray replacement

[Broom Broom]

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

[MR 325]

There's a factory Euro storage tray that replaces the ashtray. I have it in both cars.

[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.

[Aus E30]

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

[BlueIX]

Do they still make that cupholder assembly that mounts where the ashtray typically mounts?

[Broom Broom]

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?" :)

[Broom Broom]

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?

[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.

[e30Nicko]

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

[Gooch]

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

[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.

[flyboyx]

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

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.

[SimplyDope]

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

[CabbE30]

Gut it and line it with felt. Done.