What types of rear seat "cubbies" do E46 BMWs have?

[johnrando]

Just wondering, my rear seat "cubbie" is an ash tray (that I use for a coin holder). My car has the Smoker's Package, but I don't smoke (nor would I let someone smoke in my car). I was wondering what others "cubbies" are? Do they have cigarette lighters that can be used as power (mine doesn't). I saw a picture of an E46 with a plug back there so I was wondering if that was a mod.

http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc481/johnrando/SouthBayCities-20110818-00025.jpg

[danewilson77]

^Mine

[Newjack]

I have the same thing you do. Never thought to use that for change though. I use the little wheel thing with the coin slots. It makes me nervous sticking change in there though because I'm always afraid I'm going to get a dime or penny stuck in there.

[az3579]

Mine's the same as well.
I've never seen an E46 with a socket back there... at least not from the factory.

[nike001]

I saw that pic too! I forget where though...and if its OE or not.

I use mine as a change holder too lololol

[Whitexi]

It was an oem accessory outlet that can be mounted back there. I think Bavauto sells them and ECS. I use that for change as well.

[nike001]

It was an oem accessory outlet that can be mounted back there. I think Bavauto sells them and ECS. I use that for change as well.

Link? I can't seem to find it at ECS

[johnrando]

I can't find it either (bavauto or ecs), nor can I find the car that had it in the pic.

[MrMaico]

I think this is the one you guys are talking about....

http://mrmaico.smugmug.com/Cars/Bimmer-pics-etc/33u9ztd/1113530670_kuwad-L.jpg

#21 here......

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BD53&mospid=47713&btnr=51_3241&hg=51&fg=35

[PKR]

Interesting, never seen that before. But whats the deal ... what is is for ?

[MrMaico]

Interesting, never seen that before. But whats the deal ... what is is for ?

There are 2 power sockets under those covers, for powering whatever someone in the rear seats is using. Or you could use them from the front too for cellphone etc.

[Whitexi]

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/51168269444/

With that part number this is the link from ECS sand yes thats the rear outlet accessory i was talking about. I think Mike B said that bavauto can get it also.

[johnrando]

Actually I saw something else, where the outlets were inside the cubby. I did look for different things and saw this. Interesting piece.