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  • thatsagiven
    Noobie
    • Feb 2022
    • 8

    #1

    Show me your E30 Cup Holders

    I want to see what people are using for e30 Cup holders, favorite designs and ones that are still available online preferably.

    I have a 3D printer and found a few 3d models of center console cup holders and wasn't really happy with any of them. Decided to plan out one that better matched the e30 interior. Let me know your thoughts on shape. I'll upload a picture installed once printed.

    https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/vari...e30-cup-holder - Here is the 3d file if you are interested in printing one for yourself.

    I don't just want to see 3D printed ones, though I want to see what the best looking quality ones are.

  • nando
    Moderator
    • Nov 2003
    • 34827

    #2
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    Build thread

    Bimmerlabs

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    • e30davie
      E30 Mastermind
      • Apr 2016
      • 1788

      #3
      yer its all about holding the coffee and steering wheel in one hand, and changing gears with the other. Then cleaning the coffee off the steering wheel after reaching your destination.

      In saying that i quite like that new design in the first post. but i didn't realise I had to pay to get the STL...

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      • svn2002s
        E30 Addict
        • Sep 2004
        • 472

        #4
        retrofitted e46/e30 hybrid. Click image for larger version

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        • e30davie
          E30 Mastermind
          • Apr 2016
          • 1788

          #5
          Now that is interesting!

          did you just replace the entire section around the hand brake? and its a similar width to the e30 one at that join behind the gearstick?

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          • svn2002s
            E30 Addict
            • Sep 2004
            • 472

            #6
            The cup holder/handbrake/armrest section is from the e46 (supports cut/modified front and back). The e30 console was cut and widen to match the e46 and added a section piece to match the curve on the e46 end

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            • WestCoastEta
              E30 Addict
              • May 2015
              • 475

              #7
              A guy used to sell these custom cupholder consoles on here a while ago. There's a good DIY somewhere on how to make em. Up close you can tell the texture is a little off, but I think they look good overall.

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              • It's Soda Not Pop
                E30 Modder
                • Jan 2022
                • 859

                #8
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                Saw this one the other day

                88' Seta 2.7i Zinno

                https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/for...430-my-88-seta

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                • e30vert
                  E30 Mastermind
                  • Jan 2005
                  • 1789

                  #9
                  Originally posted by WestCoastEta
                  A guy used to sell these custom cupholder consoles on here a while ago. There's a good DIY somewhere on how to make em. Up close you can tell the texture is a little off, but I think they look good overall.

                  Ive got the same one except it has the Cigarette lighter outlet with USB charge port! Stephen was the person that made them.

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                  • roguetoaster
                    R3V OG
                    • Jan 2012
                    • 7753

                    #10
                    Just make one to replace the map pocket, or use the factory fit cupholder, which is to say the space between the center console and the inner seat bolster.

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                    • It's Soda Not Pop
                      E30 Modder
                      • Jan 2022
                      • 859

                      #11
                      Originally posted by roguetoaster
                      Just make one to replace the map pocket, or use the factory fit cupholder, which is to say the space between the center console and the inner seat bolster.
                      I shove drinks in between the passenger seat and console all the time

                      88' Seta 2.7i Zinno

                      https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/for...430-my-88-seta

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                      • thatsagiven
                        Noobie
                        • Feb 2022
                        • 8

                        #12
                        Originally posted by It's Soda Not Pop
                        This one is an interesting design! Out of the way at least. Looks pretty good.

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                        • Northern
                          R3V Elite
                          • Nov 2010
                          • 5050

                          #13
                          Originally posted by It's Soda Not Pop

                          I shove drinks in between the passenger seat and console all the time
                          ^
                          Originally posted by priapism
                          My girl don't know shit, but she bakes a mean cupcake.
                          Originally posted by shameson
                          Usually it's best not to know how much money you have into your e30

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                          • moatilliatta
                            R3V OG
                            • Feb 2005
                            • 6121

                            #14
                            Another cup holder thread.

                            I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                            @Zakspeed_US

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                            • roguetoaster
                              R3V OG
                              • Jan 2012
                              • 7753

                              #15
                              Originally posted by moatilliatta
                              Another cup holder thread.
                              Well, some people just need to have the option to spill crap all over their cars.

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