2014 (LCI) M5 Cup Holder

[saflang]

AvInch, what's the biggest difference that makes it less bouncy as some have said. Also it would appear they are deeper, but are they also larger in diameter even if just fractionally so?

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by saflang

AvInch, what's the biggest difference that makes it less bouncy as some have said. Also it would appear they are deeper, but are they also larger in diameter even if just fractionally so?

Old one has different depths left and right. Has one piece that moved up and down that is annoying.

New one has same depths left and right. No up/down piece, it's designed better/looks better and key holder is redesigned too.

[avlnch]

Here's bottom image of both

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

Also in accordance with the decree setforth. I hereby Knight you Avlnch, King of Cupholders. May the grace of God be with you throughout the rest of your noble quests.

All hail the King!

[CFisher]

Originally Posted by avlnch

<snip> "The old [BMW] cup holder really pissed me off every time I used it.

Wonder how many times, Sir avInch, this phrase has been uttered throughout time...

[ghueser]

At one point, BMW used to reference a park release mechanism under the cupholder assembly. It was to be used in the event of a total power loss and not being able to release DCT out of park. I take it that this is no longer there?

If that is the case, how do we flatbed the car when it has a total battery failure? I guess that would also apply to the parking brakes as well.

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by ghueser

At one point, BMW used to reference a park release mechanism under the cupholder assembly. It was to be used in the event of a total power loss and not being able to release DCT out of park. I take it that this is no longer there?

If that is the case, how do we flatbed the car when it has a total battery failure? I guess that would also apply to the parking brakes as well.

I didn't look, but it has to be there as it's mentioned in the M5 technical PDF.

[avlnch]

Posted link to DIY, P/N, and purchase link in new thread with DIY title.

[sondiego]

Does anyone know what that square cutout in the cup holder compartment used for?

Originally Posted by avlnch

Photo of the LCI cup holder in my 2013 M5

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by sondiego

Does anyone know what that square cutout in the cup holder compartment used for?

Your M5 key

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by avlnch

Your M5 key

Off topic but maybe you guys can help me on this:

I have a weird incident with that key holder.
The day I picked up my 14 M5, I left a key in the holder then locked the car (2nd key was on my wife's purse at the moment). Then I went back to my car and couldn't unlock it (my wife wasn't in the remote range) and I saw my M5 key on the key holder.

After that experience on the 1st day with my M, I stopped using the key holder.
Does it suppose to do that? (unable to unlock with a key on the slot)

[mcvaughan]

Originally Posted by isugoo

Off topic but maybe you guys can help me on this:

I have a weird incident with that key holder.
The day I picked up my 14 M5, I left a key in the holder then locked the car (2nd key was on my wife's purse at the moment). Then I went back to my car and couldn't unlock it (my wife wasn't in the remote range) and I saw my M5 key on the key holder.

After that experience on the 1st day with my M, I stopped using the key holder.
Does it suppose to do that? (unable to unlock with a key on the slot)

LOL I've done the same thing. I used the Remote app to unlock the car.

[mcvaughan]

Back to the topic at hand, I really want to do this mod. I HATE that creaky thing!!!

avlnch, mind sending me a quick how-to or a few pictures?

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Back to the topic at hand, I really want to do this mod. I HATE that creaky thing!!!

avlnch, mind sending me a quick how-to or a few pictures?

Here you go:
http://avlnch.com/aaron/m5post/diy-ch/

Before you start, what build date and model year M5 do you have?

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by isugoo

Off topic but maybe you guys can help me on this:

I have a weird incident with that key holder.
The day I picked up my 14 M5, I left a key in the holder then locked the car (2nd key was on my wife's purse at the moment). Then I went back to my car and couldn't unlock it (my wife wasn't in the remote range) and I saw my M5 key on the key holder.

After that experience on the 1st day with my M, I stopped using the key holder.
Does it suppose to do that? (unable to unlock with a key on the slot)

When you have 1 key and you leave it in the car, the doors will not lock.

Your car locked with the key inside because it detected a key outside of the vehicle. Then when you went back to it, no key outside the vehicle = no access to unlock.

The key holder I only use when I'm forced to valet the car. Any other time I always leave it in my pocket.

[zirotti]

What does a pre-LCI one look like?

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by zirotti

What does a pre-LCI one look like?

You could probably find a photo on google. But the cup holders are different depths and it has this plastic piece at the front, closest to the DCT.. it's annoying and gets in the way.

The LCI is about equal depths, no plastic or other moving parts besides the lid, and it just has a cleaner and more simple design.

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by avlnch

When you have 1 key and you leave it in the car, the doors will not lock.

Your car locked with the key inside because it detected a key outside of the vehicle. Then when you went back to it, no key outside the vehicle = no access to unlock.

The key holder I only use when I'm forced to valet the car. Any other time I always leave it in my pocket.

Makes much more sense.
I will try it with only key at home to test it out.
Thanks!

[mcvaughan]

Originally Posted by avlnch

Here you go:
http://avlnch.com/aaron/m5post/diy-ch/

Before you start, what build date and model year M5 do you have?

Much thx! MY 2013. How can I find out build date?

[isugoo]

Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Much thx! MY 2013. How can I find out build date?

open your driver side door. there will be 2 labels. One of them has built date like: 11/13 on the top right corner if I'm not mistaken.

[mcvaughan]

Originally Posted by isugoo

open your driver side door. there will be 2 labels. One of them has built date like: 11/13 on the top right corner if I'm not mistaken.

Thx.

Build date is 7/12.

[avlnch]

Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Thx.

Build date is 7/12.

You can try, but based on your build date, it's not guaranteed that this retrofit will be easy to retrofit. It is however very much possible as another member has successfully done it.

My M5 is a 03.13 build (so therefore the DIY is based on a 03.13 M5).

Originally Posted by BMW GmbH

... A high level update was made to all M5 and M6 produced from March 2013 (to prepare it for ceramic brakes option). Changes included 1) smaller torsion bar in the hydraulic steering system which affects how the steering system (better) responds on center, 2) programming for the steering system and 3) stiffer front bushings to better deal with increased brake forces from optional ceramic brakes.

Note: the steering and suspension changes mentioned above are not the same ones that come with the Competition Package.

The changes mentioned above are mechanical changes. There are also a number of cosmetic and design changes some that are not noticeable. One of them being the area below the cup holder.

Again, the retrofit is still possible, just not as easy as mine. That other member needed to dremel out some material and then was able to install it without issue.