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Old 04-07-2012, 06:11 AM
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Cup holder clamps

I need a set of replacement cup holder clamps - anyone know where I can find them. I bought this set on ebay but they don't work as well as the original clips so I'm wondering if anyone knows where I can get the genuine clips

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Old 04-07-2012, 08:30 AM
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cup holder clamps

I have 2005 X5 (E53) and I had to replace a couple of those clamps as well.. my recollection is the original clamps are held to the inside part of the cupholder part of the center console and are not accessible so these replacements that can be inserted from the outside are your only choice other than replacing the entire unit. initially I did not like the lip they added to the inside of the cupholder but could not find any other option (and it turned out the lip is not that much of an issue) its just the replacements do not match the original fitment ones.
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Old 04-07-2012, 10:19 AM
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Check out this post from a few years ago.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ips-fixed.html

I found a set of the clips a while ago but decided to leave it alone when I found out they don't just "pop in".
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Old 04-07-2012, 07:57 PM
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Thanks for your replies

I'm happy to do the work - Would take my total number of different dashboards removed to a bakers dozen so that's not an issue. The ones that pop in I don't really mind the look of them its the functionality - they don't move out of the way as easy as the stock ones, so flimsy cups get "stabbed" by them and cause lids to pop off - I know its petty but I hate having an expensive car that the very basic things don't work properly.

So if anyone happens to know where I can buy just the little spring loaded clamps that would be great.

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Old 04-09-2012, 08:27 PM
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BMW X5 E53 Front Cup Holder Holding Clamps New OEM 6 !! | eBay

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Wrong ones - I have those ones. They aren't as good as the originals
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I spoke to my dealer and they were only able to order the new "push in" style as OE BMW parts. The originals are no longer available.

I ended up replacing all of mine and actually prefer these. They fit more styles of cups and bottles, especially larger ones with odd shapes, and it's also much easier to remove items.
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