Source for cup holder clamp arms?
 

Anybody out there have a source for replacement cup holder clamp arms? These are the little spring loaded clamps/arms for the two cup holders in the center console between the front seats.

I know I replaced one of these a few years back but can't find where I got the replacement from, and searches of Google, Amazon, Ebay, etc. are turning up nothing. OEM parts ( 51 16 9 111 091 ) show as no longer available on all of the usual BMW parts sites, too.

My recollection is that the replacement was a simpler version than the OEM that just pushes in from the outer side of the cup holder.

Thanks in advance,

Chris
Lockhart, Texas
2005 X5 3.0 Schwarz Black
2002 X5 3.0 Titansilber

I've got 10 or 12 of these (updated version that installs from inside cup holder). It would take me a few days to dig them out, but I'll ship however many you need for $20/ea. Last I saw, the going rate was $22/ea on eBay. Feel free to let me know if interested and I'll start digging!

Adam


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Ecstuning sells them


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I'm seeing them listed as discontinued/NLA there on the OEM part, and don't see any aftermarket replacements unfortunately.

Chris

I may take you up on that if I can't find any - THANKS!

-Chris

Me too! I think mine has 1 maybe 2 broken!

I'll start looking for them. Stay tuned!

Adam


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These bad boys? ;)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/226403472643

(not often you only get one hit on ebay!!!)

Those are the ones ... though I was hoping to not have to import them from Latvia. Just covering the holes up with electrical tape is starting to look increasingly appealing. Especially to my wallet. :-)

Chris

I have parts (new thermostat) coming from Latvia right now.

BMW - you pay to play! :rofl:

Yes it's always been pay to play and pay often, but it's like the game setting is now in HARD mode with lots of stuff NLA.

Those cupholder thingies used to be all over the place!

You should own an e31 or e32... That stuff has been NLA for a long time :) ask me how I know. So buy what you can now if you see it available for sale. New or used

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I started my search last night for these. I had a few boxes roll off of a stack at some point recently and ended up being more of a pick-up-the-pieces mission than a search and recovery mission. I'll still have them in-hand by end of this week!


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Jeez an E31...I believe you :rofl: