Ashtray Replacement for E92

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Hello, This is a work in progress that may not quite fit as intended. It's my first attempt at creating something, and it's designed to replace the ashtray in a BMW 3 series E92. It might also be suitable for E90, E91, and E93 models. As this project is still a work in progress, feel free to redesign it and make it better. You're welcome to remix it as well, but since this is a non-commercial project, I'd appreciate it if you could include any remixed files on this page rather than branching out into separate projects. If you like what you see and are willing to contribute some funds, here's where you can do so: https://www.gofundme.com/f/3dprint-cupholer-e92?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 ***V11 released*** I've created two separate files for the Cupholder itself and two more for the clamps. I also adjusted the depth of the Cup and shifted it downward. ***Mounted into vehicle*** It still needs to be cut to fit perfectly in place, but it looks pretty neat, if I do say so myself. ***First Test on the Road with V12*** This isn't very practical unless you have a cup or bottle that fits snugly into the hole. Since the holes aren't very deep, the cup or bottle tends to tip over. The clamps I designed need to be redesigned or made from a stiffer material because the Cupholder tends to come loose - possibly due to the heat in the car and the PLA I used which becomes soft at higher temperatures. BUT: It's still more useful than the ashtray, as the holes can hold coins, mints, or other items you need while traveling. I might convert it into a phone holder and try to add an opening for the original cigarette lighter, and so on. Maybe the design could be altered to make it more versatile - a base plate that lets you attach different adapters for holding various things. I'm also inviting everyone to alter or adapt this design.