i broker my cupholders so i went along with the delete. paid $20 and took a a couple minutes no joke
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Best mod ever! ;)

What's the part number?

part number and is that gloos black, when i tried to take out my cup holder it wouldnt come out so i didnt force it because i thought i will break something.

It comes out just pull from one side of the cupholder till it comes loose!

I like the idea of the mod but I think the gloss looks out of place with all of the matte plastic. I think wood trim there would be sick! Then our cars could be like the 7 series!

It comes out just pull from one side of the cupholder till it comes loose!

I like the idea of the mod but I think the gloss looks out of place with all of the matte plastic. I think wood trim there would be sick! Then our cars could be like the 7 series!

thanks.

part number?

that would match with my technical graphite interior :D

but where would i put my coffee or my big gulp?

I'd like to know the part number as well.

I'd like to know the part number as well.

+1

It comes out just pull from one side of the cupholder till it comes loose!

Once you have the two screws out, you'll find that the upper middle portion of the cupholder assembly will catch on the metal frame around it. It's tricky but mess around with it until you succeed. You might be able to get a panel tool between the two pieces to help it clear.

Good luck.

+1

It's been posted before but I'm going to guess 51168160136.

#6 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DN63&mospid=47588&btnr=51_2264&hg=51&fg=35

It's been posted before but I'm going to guess 51168160136.

#6 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=DN63&mospid=47588&btnr=51_2264&hg=51&fg=35



Are you sure?
I was actually looking at this diagram last night before I found this thread.

It looks like the strip the ASC ,PDC Seat heaters buttons go in to me.

They call it = INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER

And in the OP's first post you can see a little of the P/N on the bag and it dosen't end in 136....

Im confused as to why you would want to replace the cupholders with a high gloss delete strip unless you had the technical graphite trim like a couple of you do. for the people with the regular setup, why not just leave the cupholders closed? it would look like your car is missing an option or something with a big blank matte black strip there

I'm interested because I have the technical graphite trim. And mine are stuck open....

I'd rather pay 20.00 for a delete than 40 for a replacment cupholder I'll never open once its installed.

Thats where I'm commin from.

Im confused as to why you would want to replace the cupholders with a high gloss delete strip unless you had the technical graphite trim like a couple of you do. for the people with the regular setup, why not just leave the cupholders closed? it would look like your car is missing an option or something with a big blank matte black strip there

you get the matching high gloss radio trim. my bmw parts guy said that was the only real front delete.

I'm interested because I have the technical graphite trim. And mine are stuck open....

I'd rather pay 20.00 for a delete than 40 for a replacment cupholder I'll never open once its installed.

Thats where I'm commin from.

haha I can definitely understand that if you need to replace the cupholders anyway, especially since you have the TG trim

you get the matching high gloss radio trim. my bmw parts guy said that was the only real front delete.

they make high gloss radio trim? or are you joking? I cant tell :(

Are you sure?

Nope....not sure.

Here's the REAL answer:

part #51 16 8 256 292

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856995&highlight=cup+holder+delete+sapphire

Nope....not sure.

Here's the REAL answer:

part #51 16 8 256 292

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=856995&highlight=cup+holder+delete+sapphire



Thanks :)

srry bout not giving the part number i was busy all day yesterday but blacksapphire gave yall the right part number. The gloss finish actually matches it doesnt stand out as that much as u think. next im gona put a bmw sticker in the middle of the trim

haha awesome mod man i just did that to my car yesterday as well.. same glossy finish but doesnt stand out that much either.. better than having those cupholders there thats for sure haha

Its also a good place for stealth radar detector but only the slim type.

Looks like ill be ordering that this week!!!!! Thanks!!

stealth radar haha i already did that 2 days ago!! my radar was tapped into the telephone wiring and is tucked inside here
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