 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 05-02-2024 08:18 PM 6 Replies, 392,184 Views | |  |  |  | |  03-29-2006, 12:39 PM | #16 | | Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Watford, herts, England Posts: 805 |
i just took the ashtray unit out and cut some foam to fit the gap. very easy and a simple answer to the problem.
my old ashtray and bits now live in the states with Cali-ti __________________ 
'96 318ti in Montreal Blue :m-tec sideskirts,m-bootspoiler,clear corners & repeaters .m-tech side mouldings, Magnex Exhaust System, leather armrest, F-15 gear Knob, 18" Evo 2's. Not Finished Yet......
http://www.myspace.com/davep_uk |  |  | | 03-29-2006, 02:18 PM | #17 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
+1  Quote: | Originally Posted by davep-uk i just took the ashtray unit out and cut some foam to fit the gap. very easy and a simple answer to the problem.
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1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-29-2006, 02:29 PM | #18 | | Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 33 |
I used a piece of thick cardboard and some felt cloth. | | | | | 03-29-2006, 02:33 PM | #19 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
i like this storage tray idea
but my girlie would kill me - she refuses to ash out the window lol | | | | | 03-29-2006, 02:45 PM | #20 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by halobeamin i like this storage tray idea
but my girlie would kill me - she refuses to ash out the window lol | i actually give kudos to your girlie, that's what the ash tray is for ... the whole road/outside is not an ashtray!  same for the butts i hope? __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-29-2006, 02:46 PM | #21 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
um yes  we don't smoke cigarettes, but let's go with that | | | | | 03-29-2006, 02:53 PM | #22 | | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 |
lol ... __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles
current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray
acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts
2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles
Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | | | 03-29-2006, 03:22 PM | #23 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 413 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by halobeamin i like this storage tray idea
but my girlie would kill me - she refuses to ash out the window lol | Smokin in the car? damn man.. | | | | | 03-29-2006, 03:25 PM | #24 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
happens | | | | | 03-29-2006, 03:27 PM | #25 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 413 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by halobeamin happens | a damn shame..lol | | | | | 03-29-2006, 03:40 PM | #26 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
i think i may have one burn total though.. we're careful
but tru. | | | | | 03-29-2006, 03:56 PM | #27 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by halobeamin um yes we don't smoke cigarettes, but let's go with that | I'm known to burn one occassionally, but never while driving. Actually, I haven't in a very long time but I used to a fair amount. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 03-29-2006, 04:07 PM | #28 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
it's our favorite place.. i got bump in the trunk, video in the front, and wow too sexy
yeah but tru, i'm on probie now, so i won't argue, even though i'm an incredibly safe driver | | | | | 05-07-2006, 02:18 AM | #29 | | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 |
To add to this thread, courtesy of bf.c, the rear ashtray (armrest version) can be replaced too. 51 16 8 119 626 - Rear console storage partition. __________________
'95 330ti CS w/sr delete, S50USB30, cams, 24# inj, Conforti SW, Euro HFM, Samco Silicone Intake Boot, BBTB, Euro Oil Cooler, JTD CAI Duct, RE DMS exhaust, RE Tranny mounts, CF Valve Cover, LTW flywheel/Kevlar sprung hub clutch, RE SSK, 3.46 Finned LSD (M6) , M3 tranny, Brembos, RE Wheel Studs, SS brake/clutch lines, CF interior, Rear Headrest retrofit, Tilt Steering retrofit, 13.5 lb DynaBatt in rear, LED interior/footwell lights, ZKW HID, Headlight Aim Control, Rear fog light w/cluster indicator, CF 3 Aux gauge pod, BMW Traffic Pro/Alpine MP3-CD Changer, Staggered LTW wheels, '95 M3 steering rack, VIS CF Hood, M3 LTW Strut Bar, TCK SA coilovers, Red LTW Motorsport Seatbelts, OEM Fire Extinguisher, Z8 Starter button, Auto dim rear view mirror w/ Homelink/Compass, PDC, Rear Sun Shade, Euro Gauge Cluster w/oil temp/shift light , Headlight Washers, "Motorsport" Door Handles, CF Grills, French ZKW Fogs, Euro dash bins, Power Lumbar Support is next, Coming e39 M5 interior light, Bimmer Magazine 8/2007 | | | | | 05-07-2006, 03:43 AM | #30 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Memphis, Tn Posts: 1,299 |
How did you all remove your ashtray and cigarette lighter bin from your car? I found the two screws under the ashtray bin but after unscrewing them i still couldnt lift the whole thing up and out. Could someone let me know. | | | | | |
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