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So the drivers side cup holder has finally given up the ghost and now the ratchet has failed. That means both side are toast and I do like a coffee to keep me motivated to and from work every day!
I've removed the passenger side one and it doesn't look like it can be easily repaired so replacement it is. Are they really over £100 a set on Ebay from Germany or can I get then cheaper somewhere else?
Many thanks,
Jon
I've removed the passenger side one and it doesn't look like it can be easily repaired so replacement it is. Are they really over £100 a set on Ebay from Germany or can I get then cheaper somewhere else?
Many thanks,
Jon
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
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hi john,
Contact Rybrook BMW in Warwick and quote M3cutters. They're by far the cheapest BMW dealer around
Contact Rybrook BMW in Warwick and quote M3cutters. They're by far the cheapest BMW dealer around
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Thanks. I'll try them.chrisgreen wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:24 pm hi john,
Contact Rybrook BMW in Warwick and quote M3cutters. They're by far the cheapest BMW dealer around
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
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JonLeeper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:28 pm So the drivers side cup holder has finally given up the ghost and now the ratchet has failed. That means both side are toast and I do like a coffee to keep me motivated to and from work every day!
I've removed the passenger side one and it doesn't look like it can be easily repaired so replacement it is. Are they really over £100 a set on Ebay from Germany or can I get then cheaper somewhere else?
Many thanks,
Jon
You drink while you drive
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Well I'm not American so I'm qualified to consume hot beverages without burning myself and sueing the supplier!weegeoff wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:13 pmYou drink while you driveJonLeeper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:28 pm So the drivers side cup holder has finally given up the ghost and now the ratchet has failed. That means both side are toast and I do like a coffee to keep me motivated to and from work every day!
I've removed the passenger side one and it doesn't look like it can be easily repaired so replacement it is. Are they really over £100 a set on Ebay from Germany or can I get then cheaper somewhere else?
Many thanks,
Jon
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
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Silly me I thought you were driving at the time.JonLeeper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:31 pmWell I'm not American so I'm qualified to consume hot beverages without burning myself and sueing the supplier!weegeoff wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 5:13 pmYou drink while you driveJonLeeper wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 2:28 pm So the drivers side cup holder has finally given up the ghost and now the ratchet has failed. That means both side are toast and I do like a coffee to keep me motivated to and from work every day!
I've removed the passenger side one and it doesn't look like it can be easily repaired so replacement it is. Are they really over £100 a set on Ebay from Germany or can I get then cheaper somewhere else?
Many thanks,
Jon
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I hope you don't change the radio station and/or mess about with the heater controls, because that requires the same amount of concentration as it does to sip some coffee
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I use Rybrook Warwick a fair bit, what is M3Cutters and how does it help?chrisgreen wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:24 pm hi john,
Contact Rybrook BMW in Warwick and quote M3cutters. They're by far the cheapest BMW dealer around
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it gets you a discount - they're a sponsor of M3cutters forum websiteMagicarcher wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:15 pmI use Rybrook Warwick a fair bit, what is M3Cutters and how does it help?chrisgreen wrote: ↑Wed Dec 05, 2018 3:24 pm hi john,
Contact Rybrook BMW in Warwick and quote M3cutters. They're by far the cheapest BMW dealer around
'04 E85 Z4 3.0 silver/black - daily driver - Sold
'02 E46 M3 PY/Kiwi
'05 E46 330d Touring - Silver Grey/Black
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Silly me I thought you were driving at the time.
I hope you don't change the radio station and/or mess about with the heater controls, because that requires the same amount of concentration as it does to sip some coffee
My heating is preset so I don't need to touch it. The radio if I wish to change I do on the steering wheel.
You had better watch out for speed bumps. So don't take your eyes off the road
I hope you don't change the radio station and/or mess about with the heater controls, because that requires the same amount of concentration as it does to sip some coffee
My heating is preset so I don't need to touch it. The radio if I wish to change I do on the steering wheel.
You had better watch out for speed bumps. So don't take your eyes off the road
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Is it actually broken?
Both of mine broke (one refused to open and the other just popped out completely!) and I dismantled them and they were fairly easy to fix.
I'd give that a go first tbh!
Both of mine broke (one refused to open and the other just popped out completely!) and I dismantled them and they were fairly easy to fix.
I'd give that a go first tbh!
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I've dismantled the passenger side one and cannot see how it's broken to fix! The spring appears to be too slack to hold the mechanism in place and so it's just expanding yo full size regardless of where it's set.thecremeegg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 4:12 pm Is it actually broken?
Both of mine broke (one refused to open and the other just popped out completely!) and I dismantled them and they were fairly easy to fix.
I'd give that a go first tbh!
My daily driver, and occasional track toy,
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
56 plate e86 3.0si sport.
Black
6 pot front brakes
B12 kit
Front and rear strut braces
Polly bushed
Short shift kit
90 miles and climbing, slowly.
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Hmm interesting. My spring had become detached!
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Good luck demisting your windscreen whilst driving. There's no button on the steering wheel for that.weegeoff wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:17 pm Silly me I thought you were driving at the time.
I hope you don't change the radio station and/or mess about with the heater controls, because that requires the same amount of concentration as it does to sip some coffee
My heating is preset so I don't need to touch it. The radio if I wish to change I do on the steering wheel.
You had better watch out for speed bumps. So don't take your eyes off the road
Red Soft-top Sterling grey 3.0i - Z4M Front, Eibachs, Polybushed, Clear headlights, Triple clear spot rear lights, Shadow Chrome 107's, Sport MFSW, ZHP.
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assume it's not a manual either - otherwise you'll be driving round everywhere in 1st gearweegeoff wrote: ↑Thu Dec 06, 2018 3:17 pm Silly me I thought you were driving at the time.
I hope you don't change the radio station and/or mess about with the heater controls, because that requires the same amount of concentration as it does to sip some coffee
My heating is preset so I don't need to touch it. The radio if I wish to change I do on the steering wheel.
You had better watch out for speed bumps. So don't take your eyes off the road
'04 E85 Z4 3.0 silver/black - daily driver - Sold
'02 E46 M3 PY/Kiwi
'05 E46 330d Touring - Silver Grey/Black
'02 E46 M3 PY/Kiwi
'05 E46 330d Touring - Silver Grey/Black