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R50/53 A once popular cupholder returns

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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 06:41 AM
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A once popular cupholder returns



http://www.mini-stuff.com/products-BMW-cupholder.html
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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So simple it is brilliant for folks who don't like the downtube monster that was oem on gen1 cars....bet it is much less likely to destroy the radio/climate control cluster when a drink splashed due to...er...hard cornering!!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 11:57 AM
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$160.00 is outrageous for a cup holder.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by shastamedic
$160.00 is outrageous for a cup holder.
I agree. It's very cool but no way in hell am I paying that much (or even $90 for the one side.)
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ZippyNH
So simple it is brilliant for folks who don't like the downtube monster that was oem on gen1 cars....bet it is much less likely to destroy the radio/climate control cluster when a drink splashed due to...er...hard cornering!!
It is simple... Brilliant.

I always just use the one behind the handbrake to hold my coffee cup in the morning.
 
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