Rear cup holder

sublimegolf · 05-02-2016, 08:42 PM

Frustrated by not having rear cup holders, I broke down a purchased OEM ones for $117.

When I got the part...it didn't fit. (Part number 52207353211)
Anyone know if there is more than one part number for 2016 M235i coupe?
This is what it looks like:

Benandluna · 05-02-2016, 09:02 PM

Sorry man, ... I'm curious too. I'd like one.

BentZero · 05-02-2016, 09:03 PM

Where does that even go?

e30jim · 05-02-2016, 09:14 PM

Real Oem shows that same part #, not sure why it wouldn't fit??

XutvJet · 05-02-2016, 09:27 PM

I believe this only works in the convertible as the seat base bin is of a slightly different shape and design compared to the hardtops.

redontheline · 05-02-2016, 09:43 PM

Yes, vert only. I don't really fit in the back of my car so I haven't spent much time there..does our "bin" even have a slot to latch into? That button and latch faces forward on the soft top and locks in.

nike001 · 05-02-2016, 09:58 PM

OP, if you made a thread prior to buying the part, I would've been able to tell you it wasn't going to fit.

sublimegolf · 05-02-2016, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the replies.
Anyone with a non convertible with rear cup holders?

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e30jim

Real Oem shows that same part #, not sure why it wouldn't fit??

That's what I thought too!
Maybe they made changes to 2016?

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redontheline

Yes, vert only. I don't really fit in the back of my car so I haven't spent much time there..does our "bin" even have a slot to latch into? That button and latch faces forward on the soft top and locks in.

There's no latch. Here's what it looks like:

mdputnam · 05-03-2016, 08:28 AM

Forget the cup holder. Here is a far better use of this space:

chattanooga240 · 05-03-2016, 08:42 AM

Why oh why doesn't this fit the coupe!!! German engineering finally slips up and does something wrong. Only people that drive convertibles want rear drink holders?

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdputnam

Forget the cup holder. Here is a far better use of this space:

Haha...nice. Sad part is that mine wouldn't be able to fit that six pack.

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvmaddog

Why oh why doesn't this fit the coupe!!! German engineering finally slips up and does something wrong. Only people that drive convertibles want rear drink holders?

I contacted the seller and they're requesting the last 7 of my VIN to find the correct part. If it even exists...
I'll report back with my findings.

XutvJet · 05-03-2016, 11:22 AM

I've looked into this and never found one instance of a M235 hardtop having rear cupholders. Plus, I believe the rear cushion in the convertible is different due to less rear leg room (thanks to the convertible). Same goes for the bin in the convertible rear seat. It appears to be of a slightly different shape and size.

Can you take a picture of the cupholder in the M235 hardtop bin? Does it even come close to fitting inside the bin?

Viffermike · 05-03-2016, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sublimegolf

Frustrated by not having rear cup holders, I broke down a purchased OEM ones for $117.

When I got the part...it didn't fit. (Part number 52207353211)
Anyone know if there is more than one part number for 2016 M235i coupe?
This is what it looks like:

I really hate to do the I-told-you-so dance, but man, this is the perfect example:

This thread from about seven months ago demonstrates, via part numbers and other methods, that the rear cup holder insert that you ordered fits 2 Series convertibles ONLY. There is no equivalent part for 2 Series coupes, even in Europe

All you had to do was search "rear cup holder" in the General Forum, and you'd have found this in about 10 seconds and saved $117.

redontheline · 05-03-2016, 08:19 PM

Duct tape?

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viffermike

I really hate to do the I-told-you-so dance, but man, this is the perfect example:

This thread from about seven months ago demonstrates, via part numbers and other methods, that the rear cup holder insert that you ordered fits 2 Series convertibles ONLY. There is no equivalent part for 2 Series coupes, even in Europe

All you had to do was search "rear cup holder" in the General Forum, and you'd have found this in about 10 seconds and saved $117.

I looked around and posted a few questions but didn't find anything.
The part is refundable...so all is not lost.

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by redontheline

Duct tape?

It's actually too long and wide on one side. I'll post some pics later. I might be able to hack and shave it down if I decide to go that route.

sublimegolf · 05-03-2016, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XutvJet

I've looked into this and never found one instance of a M235 hardtop having rear cupholders. Plus, I believe the rear cushion in the convertible is different due to less rear leg room (thanks to the convertible). Same goes for the bin in the convertible rear seat. It appears to be of a slightly different shape and size.

Can you take a picture of the cupholder in the M235 hardtop bin? Does it even come close to fitting inside the bin?

Here's some pics. It's not only too long...but too wide on one end.

Beartato · 05-04-2016, 11:16 AM

Dremel dat shet.

chattanooga240 · 05-04-2016, 02:29 PM

Damnit what a stupid design!!

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e30jim Enlisted Member 62 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 14 M235I, E30 87 325ic, 15 F31 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	Real Oem shows that same part #, not sure why it wouldn't fit??
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XutvJet Major General 5554 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I believe this only works in the convertible as the seat base bin is of a slightly different shape and design compared to the hardtops.
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redontheline Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 222 Posts Drives: EB 235 MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Yes, vert only. I don't really fit in the back of my car so I haven't spent much time there..does our "bin" even have a slot to latch into? That button and latch faces forward on the soft top and locks in.
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nike001 Captain 312 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 2018 718 Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (2)	OP, if you made a thread prior to buying the part, I would've been able to tell you it wasn't going to fit.
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sublimegolf Private First Class 43 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: May 2009 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. Anyone with a non convertible with rear cup holders?
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mdputnam Lieutenant 289 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 135i & M235i Convertibles Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Forget the cup holder. Here is a far better use of this space:
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chattanooga240 Lieutenant 213 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	Why oh why doesn't this fit the coupe!!! German engineering finally slips up and does something wrong. Only people that drive convertibles want rear drink holders?
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XutvJet Major General 5554 Rep 5,372 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	I've looked into this and never found one instance of a M235 hardtop having rear cupholders. Plus, I believe the rear cushion in the convertible is different due to less rear leg room (thanks to the convertible). Same goes for the bin in the convertible rear seat. It appears to be of a slightly different shape and size. Can you take a picture of the cupholder in the M235 hardtop bin? Does it even come close to fitting inside the bin?
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redontheline Second Lieutenant 71 Rep 222 Posts Drives: EB 235 MT Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Duct tape?
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Beartato Major 882 Rep 1,202 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Utah iTrader: (0)	Dremel dat shet.
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chattanooga240 Lieutenant 213 Rep 422 Posts Drives: 2019 M240i Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chattanooga iTrader: (0)	Damnit what a stupid design!!
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