Front Cup Holder, Automatic Transmission, Left Hand Drive for BMW Vehicles
Front Cup Holder, Automatic Transmission, Left Hand Drive for BMW Vehicles
3D printable front cup holder, automatic transmission, left hand drive for bmw vehicles for the BMW: download the STL file and print an affordable replacement for a discontinued or expensive original part.
About this part
Older German cars are notorious for having bad cup holder, the BMW E39's cup holders are some of the worst. Here is what's wrong with the front OEM cup holders: -They are flimsy and weak so cups tip over. -The bottoms are shallow so any cup with more than 2" of drink in it will tip over. -The centre console design tapers backward as it goes up so any long cups tip backward. -The cup holder are located in front of the climate controls, heated seats and parking sensor button, so you cannot access those buttons if there is a cup in the cup holder! -The climate control sensor is locate above the cup holder so hot drinks (e.g. in the winter) turn on the AC, and cold drinks (e.g. in the summer) turn on the heater! So it's not only the OEM design that's bad but also its location. In my design I solved both the design and location problems. I use this cup holder in my car (see image) and it works and looks great: No tipped over cups, no spills or burns, no tempering with the AC temperature, and no blocking of any controls! My cup holder design does not interfere with the stereophonic function of the transmission, so you still get to enjoy changing gears when you want to! Please note that this cup holder work only for: (1) 1997-2003 BMW 5-Series. (2) Automatic transmission. (3) Left hand drive. And please note: (A) I am not responsible for any damage this design may cause to your car--install it at your own risk! (B) I am not responsible for any harm this design may cause any person--use it at your own risk! Good luck and enjoy!
Compatible vehicles
- BMW
Always compare with your original part before printing. Fitment can vary by trim level and production date.
Specifications
| Part | Front Cup Holder, Automatic Transmission, Left Hand Drive for BMW Vehicles |
|---|---|
| Category | Cup Holders |
| Make | BMW |
| Year | 1997-2003 |
| Format | Digital download – STL file for FDM 3D printing |
| Files included | 6 (STL) |
| Part number | CAT-P00798 |
What you get
A digital 3D model (STL file) of this part, ready to print on your own 3D printer or at any local print shop or online printing service. This is a digital download: no physical part is shipped. Not sure it fits your car? Contact us with your vehicle details before you buy.
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Design credit: original design by Fadi J. on Thingiverse, licensed CC BY-SA.