» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | 1999 M3 Swap 09-07-2023 10:10 PM 06-01-2024 03:04 PM 7 Replies, 427,611 Views | | | | | | | 03-19-2006, 12:36 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 | Front Ashtray to Storage Bin Swap I've never used my front ashtray for anything. I don't smoke, and the ashtray is small. I saw that on some Euro and Japanese ti's they had a storage bin instead of the flip lid ashtray. After scouring realoem, I ordered the part (#51-16-8-193-147). Incredibly, it cost me only $12. I was surprised to find that the part actually consists of the whole front black plastic trim and included a new cigarette lighter receptacle and the bin insert. The black trim piece is nearly identical to the stock ashtray version, except the flip lid and the retracting mechanism are not there and in it's place is the storage bin. You'll have to swap the amber light that illuminates the clear ring aroung the cigarette lighter. I suppose you could just get the bin and remove all lid and mechanism, but I couldn't find the part number for just the bin in the ETK, but the bottom of the bin does have a part number which doesn't show up in the ETK. __________________ '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 | | | 03-19-2006, 12:54 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 | Whoa, all this time I thought your car was a manual. | | | 03-19-2006, 12:56 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 | This comes up all the time. I have 2 ti's. The 330 and a daily 318. It would be a disgrace if the 330 was an auto. __________________ '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 | | | 03-19-2006, 12:58 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 1,022 | Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 This comes up all the time. I have 2 ti's. The 330 and a daily 318. It would be a disgrace if the 330 was an auto. | okay, in that case I feel much better. I didn't want to rip on your car, but I was kinda let down. Anyways, cool little mod. | | | 03-19-2006, 01:25 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 100 | That's just the thing i've wanted for a long time. I have an iPod dock that I have been waiting to put in my car, but the ashtray size makes it a pain. I was going to custom fabricate one, but for $12 I think i'll buy that and use it instead. Good find. | | | 03-19-2006, 02:14 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | I used my ashtray receptacle to create a hidden switch panel for the v1, cb and ipod power adapter. I'll take pictures when I get home. __________________ I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | 03-19-2006, 04:03 AM | #7 | Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 33 | even cheaper! I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50. | | | 03-19-2006, 03:15 PM | #8 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | Quote: Originally Posted by aceyx I used my ashtray receptacle to create a hidden switch panel for the v1, cb and ipod power adapter. I'll take pictures when I get home. | sounds potentially cool; definitely want to see that! __________________ 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 | | | 03-19-2006, 03:40 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I did the same thing. This picture doesn't show the foam insert I added. Quote: Originally Posted by Ruddman I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50. | __________________ 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 | | | 03-19-2006, 03:41 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I don't see the point of replacing the stock ashtry and cigarette lighter with this cigarette lighter and small storage bin. Just remove the whole thing; it gives you ever more room. Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 I've never used my front ashtray for anything. I don't smoke, and the ashtray is small. I saw that on some Euro and Japanese ti's they had a storage bin instead of the flip lid ashtray. After scouring realoem, I ordered the part (#51-16-8-193-147). Incredibly, it cost me only $12. I was surprised to find that the part actually consists of the whole front black plastic trim and included a new cigarette lighter receptacle and the bin insert. The black trim piece is nearly identical to the stock ashtray version, except the flip lid and the retracting mechanism are not there and in it's place is the storage bin. You'll have to swap the amber light that illuminates the clear ring aroung the cigarette lighter. I suppose you could just get the bin and remove all lid and mechanism, but I couldn't find the part number for just the bin in the ETK, but the bottom of the bin does have a part number which doesn't show up in the ETK. | __________________ 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, 02:46 AM | #11 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 5 | Quote: Originally Posted by Ruddman I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50. | What a great idea! One quick question...how does the ashtray/lighter piece come out? I removed the screws under the change holder....I mean ashtray, but the thing won't budge. Thought I'd ask before using the brute force method. | | | 03-29-2006, 02:55 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 642 | Once the screws are removed, remove the shift boot so you can put your hand from below to help assist the removal. YOu should be able to see the two tabs that hold it from below. Push on them to free the unit. Alsom there will be two female spade connectors to the lighter that you need to disconnect. __________________ '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 | | | 03-29-2006, 03:08 AM | #13 | Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 5 | Quote: Originally Posted by clex2 Once the screws are removed, remove the shift boot so you can put your hand from below to help assist the removal. YOu should be able to see the two tabs that hold it from below. Push on them to free the unit. Alsom there will be two female spade connectors to the lighter that you need to disconnect. | Thanks clex. I knew it had to be simple. | | | 03-29-2006, 06:07 AM | #14 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | and the light for the lighter/ash tray and the alarm LED (if you have the alarm). __________________ 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, 07:02 AM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 413 | Quote: Originally Posted by Ruddman I too am a non-smoker and found the ash tray to be a waste of space. this was my solution, i think it cost me about $1.50. | what did u use to do this? | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |