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      01-13-2017, 03:07 PM   #133
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Doing this on Saturday. Wish our suv's had more storage space and USB connections Instead it's full of cigarette lighters. Come BMW get with the times its 2017 and add more USB ports. I've seen the same lighters in my 1989 E30. Looking forward to this mod. Thanks for all the detailed pics.
Wow that was easy 10 min. However I got ripped off. No fan was installed. Lol. Maybe because we have cold winters. Did u guys throw out the cradle. I don't think it's ever going back in.
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Doing this on Saturday. Wish our suv's had more storage space and USB connections Instead it's full of cigarette lighters. Come BMW get with the times its 2017 and add more USB ports. I've seen the same lighters in my 1989 E30. Looking forward to this mod. Thanks for all the detailed pics.
Wow that was easy 10 min. However I got ripped off. No fan was installed. Lol. Maybe because we have cold winters. Did u guys throw out the cradle. I don't think it's ever going back in.
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      01-13-2017, 03:27 PM   #135
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Wow that was easy 10 min. However I got ripped off. No fan was installed. Lol. Maybe because we have cold winters. Did u guys throw out the cradle. I don't think it's ever going back in. Great diy and mod if u want the extra compartment space. Thanks Ben! For posting this.
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I believe the later model, BMW decided to save $1/$2 and removed it.
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Anyone looked into the wireless charger as an add-in to the cradle removal?
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      01-21-2017, 11:07 AM   #137
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I think they took out the fan because the adapters they sell for the phones all have fans built-in. Anyways I'm getting rid of mine this week. Sad part is I have all the different adapters for iPhone 6/6s/7, micro-USB, Lightning, etc. All used once or twice only then realizing they all suck.
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      02-06-2017, 05:33 PM   #139
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I think they took out the fan because the adapters they sell for the phones all have fans built-in. Anyways I'm getting rid of mine this week. Sad part is I have all the different adapters for iPhone 6/6s/7, micro-USB, Lightning, etc. All used once or twice only then realizing they all suck.
I agree. The cradle is a total waist. So much more storage space now.
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      02-18-2017, 11:07 AM   #140
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I agree. The cradle is a total waist. So much more storage space now.
I just got around to installing it. Such a wonderful change.

Thanks to pictures, it was easy to install. I did the remove the white cable holder from the telephone cradle and put it on this cover so the cables won't move about back there or get pinched.

This easy doubled (if not tripled) the usable space in the center console. I moved everything I had piled up in the driver's side storage cubby and there is still plenty of space left for a pair of work gloves and my spare glasses case!


That cradle is likely never going back in unless I sell the car.
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      02-19-2017, 05:24 PM   #141
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I have to say I've never had so much difficulty separating wiring connectors that I just couldn't see anyone else go through such a hard time. The photos I've posted should make this job much much easier. I hope you find them useful.
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Actually did this today worked out well thanks for the info.
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Could op please repost the diy pics? Not hosted anymore - would be greatly appreciated
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Fixed. Thank you to Photobucker for changing their policy overnight.
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Just knocked this out. Getting that fan connector disconnect was the toughest for my big hands. Couldn't get a screw driver and my other hand in there to pull apart. Ended up breaching it but whatever. Ain't putting it back. Thanks for the guide.
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Does uninstalling this phone dock interrupt Bluetooth connectivity to the car? Are there error codes from doing this?
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Does uninstalling this phone dock interrupt Bluetooth connectivity to the car? Are there error codes from doing this?
Nothing at all.
BMW just want to piss us off by putting a piece of useless brick in the compartment.
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Nothing at all.
BMW just want to piss us off by putting a piece of useless brick in the compartment.
Awesome I'll give this a try. BMW told me that i'd have to break the dock into pieces, leave the mother board intact, remove the center console, and hide the board and wires under center console to prevent error codes and bluetooth problems. Also told me it'd be $300 bucks for them to do it.
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Awesome I'll give this a try. BMW told me that i'd have to break the dock into pieces, leave the mother board intact, remove the center console, and hide the board and wires under center console to prevent error codes and bluetooth problems. Also told me it'd be $300 bucks for them to do it.
What a BS.
Myself alone, sold over 100pcs of this cradle delete piece, which is BMW OEM part.
And, installed about 20 locally.
15 minutes was my record in knocking it down.
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What a BS.
Myself alone, sold over 100pcs of this cradle delete piece, which is BMW OEM part.
And, installed about 20 locally.
15 minutes was my record in knocking it down.
Well I may be hitting you up for the part if I dont like the gap left by removal. I'll let you know. Thanks for the replies
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What a BS.
Myself alone, sold over 100pcs of this cradle delete piece, which is BMW OEM part.
And, installed about 20 locally.
15 minutes was my record in knocking it down.
Well I may be hitting you up for the part if I dont like the gap left by removal. I'll let you know. Thanks for the replies
It's a cheap part. Finish off the look properly, IMO.
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Fixed. Thank you to Photobucker for changing their policy overnight.
Looks like there is an issue with the pics again. Would be awesome if you don't mind fixing again. Plan to order pieces for both cradle delete and non smoker tray. Is the non smoker tray just something you pop out in a few seconds?
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Looks like there is an issue with the pics again. Would be awesome if you don't mind fixing again. Plan to order pieces for both cradle delete and non smoker tray. Is the non smoker tray just something you pop out in a few seconds?
Which picture have broken link?
I checked on first page and they all there.
The non smoker tray is just pop out the ash tray and insert the OEM BMW Rubber Padding.
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