Hi
So this is my second attempt at an E30 cup holder, wasn't entirely happy with my first attempt but it was functional. So I remembered the E39 front cup holder, not the best bit of kit in the world but had a very shallow design so that was my starting point. I fashioned a strip of wood along the top for support and to straighten the angle as the underside of the dash area tilts upwards quite a bit. The only cutting/screwing required is to the centre console section, dash remains untouched.
A hole is cut in the cubby hole bit behind the front ashtray to allow the cup holder to sit flush.
The right hand side of the plastic housing had to be trimmed of maybe 10mm to allow it to fit width ways. I screwed in 2 small support block on the left and right but with a second, angle wedge piece it may have been possible to secure it to the bracket under the dash but I didn't use this method as I don't mind the gap. VHB on this to attach once the cup holder is pushed into position and some more VHB along the bottom of the cut out I made initially.
VHB the strip of birch ply to the top of the cup holder after covering in black vinyl wrap. The additional block behind the strip is to hold the angle and also created another point of contact for the VHB.
Once pushed into place it all grips into place. It could be secured some more by screwing in from the front to the small blocks supporting it but having tested it I have had no issues so far.
Opinions, criticisms welcomed!
Thanks!
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