[eas] New Product announcement - e46 eurotray with integrated cupholder!

[tom @ eas]

An eas original design, this eurotray w/ integrated cupholder is for those enthusiasts that want the storage space of the BMW eurotray, but are not willing to sacrifice their cupholders.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/interior/eurotray/eurotray1lg.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=458) http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/interior/eurotray/eurotray2lg.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=458)

As you already know, we are big fans of OEM integration, which is the core basis of this piece. Functional and stylish at the same time.

e46 eurotray with integrated drink holder
http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=458

Product Description:

Originally available on european M3 models, the "eurotray" replaces the factory cupholders in your e46 giving you a clean, factory-like installation afterwards with no tools needed.

Until recently, installing the eurotray presented a difficult choice to sacrifice the cupholders for the eurotray, which many BMW drivers are reluctant to do. We feel your pain.

The eas eurotray w/ integrated cupholder is a one piece design that replaces your factory cupholders and coin tray. Featuring an integrated cupholder and storage tray for loose items, this is the perfect size for those that use an iPod in the car. Since we designed this with iPod users in mind, a small punchout hole can easily be pushed out with your thumb for an iPod cable to route through.

http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/interior/eurotray/easeurotry1.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=458) http://www.europeanautosource.com/images/vendors/eas/interior/eurotray/easeurotry4.jpg (http://www.europeanautosource.com/product_info.php?products_id=458)

The cupholder is the exact size of your current cupholder, and clears the factory armrest perfectly.

This is a perfect installation accessory for the DICE iPod Integration Kit and allows the iPod to be stored in a safe location. The eurotray w/ integrated cupholder fits all e46 3-series models in seconds. Available in black.

Features:

- Easy 30 second installation
- OEM quality and feel
- Authentic eas accessory
- No tools needed
- Perfect for cellhone or iPod storage
- Matches factory interior perfectly

Models Supported:

1999-2006 e46 3-series, including M3

Details:

We will have this item in stock in 10/2 at an special introductory price of $89 + free shipping to those that place their pre-orders. Those that do not wish to place a pre-order can sign up on the waiting list to be notified as soon as we are shipping.

As always - questions are welcomed!

[koven]

:bow:

[Nick@Jlevi SW]

That's very cool, I always thought the second cup holder under the arm rest was useless!

[Devonjordan]

Where you guys at? Can i pick one up, dont have a way to pay online at the moment.

[guest1017]

cool but alittle expensive

[HardPark'd TT]

finally...any chance of a group buy though to help lower the price? :idea:

[bmwstephen]

word group buy!!!

tom i also noticed that this is a lot different than either the eurotay and the cup holder correct?

the pic appears that the cup holders dont have that tri-retractable grip like on regular cup holders and the eurotray doesnt have the slider to cover your valuables correct?

[Evil330]

is that $89 shipped internationally too? I really want this... please let me know.

[WhIte///D3MON]

+1 for gb

[sna77]

Love the idea Tom... Now just figure out a way to integrate the eject box for bluetooth phone in there.. ;)

BTW, there is no roll cage on that, right? just an opening? Is there a hole in the back for the ipod cable, or did you drill one?

Also, does it only come in black?

[Bimmer33084]

im in for a group buy.

[2000_328CI]

i would buy one but i have a tan interior :cry:

does it have the slider to close it???

[E46007]

im also intrested. and was wondering if there is a slider to close it? TIA

[budman]

awesome idea.. not sure on that price though

[kevmo]

+4 or 5 or 6 on GB!!!! :excited:

[Bimm325i]

is their a group Buy is so Im in!!!!!

[cambridge1807]

in for GB

[stjoons]

I am in for GB

[AssassinGT]

group buy please.

[2000_328CI]

slider thing?

[Bimm325i]

Gb

[tom @ eas]

We'll have to release the item first - then a group buy may be possible in the near future. :)

[tom @ eas]

word group buy!!!

tom i also noticed that this is a lot different than either the eurotay and the cup holder correct?

the pic appears that the cup holders dont have that tri-retractable grip like on regular cup holders and the eurotray doesnt have the slider to cover your valuables correct?

You are correct - this was designed to keep things very simple and not as a eurotray clone. This allows the OEM look and feel and keeps costs down to a minimum.

[tom @ eas]

is that $89 shipped internationally too? I really want this... please let me know.

The free shipping is for US only, but international shipping would be very minimal using USPS.

[tom @ eas]

i would buy one but i have a tan interior :cry:

does it have the slider to close it???

Sand and Grey interior will be released a short time afterwards as black is the most popular color.

[tom @ eas]

Love the idea Tom... Now just figure out a way to integrate the eject box for bluetooth phone in there.. ;)

BTW, there is no roll cage on that, right? just an opening? Is there a hole in the back for the ipod cable, or did you drill one?

Also, does it only come in black?

Very good questions. There is no sliding door as this is not intended to be a eurotray clone, but something a little different. Keeping the design clean and simple allows the piece to retain the OEM looks and feel.

The hole in the back as designed for the iPod cable to be passed through and can be "punched out" by pressing on it with your thumb.

[BMWPower06]

wish it kept the change holder

[2001BMW330xi]

well there isn't enough space to have all three Matt...you can pony up the cash for the regular euro-tray for that. lol.

[sna77]

wish it kept the change holder

thats what the ashtray is for.

[tom @ eas]

or pockets. :)

[PYRITE]

no slider, no dice =( Cant have the iPod sitting there in plain view, I'll wait for maybe a future v2. Is the finish on these the rubbery spray like OEM? If so can you lead me to what product I can use to achieve that finish...

[tom @ eas]

no slider, no dice =( Cant have the iPod sitting there in plain view, I'll wait for maybe a future v2. Is the finish on these the rubbery spray like OEM? If so can you lead me to what product I can use to achieve that finish...

It wouldn't be a good idea to leave an iPod in a car unattended, regardless if hidden or not. I'm not worried about the iPod being stolen - it's the damage they create getting to it.

The eurotray texture is fnished from the molding process, the mat at the bottom is a seperate rubber piece like OEM.

[sna77]

It wouldn't be a good idea to leave an iPod in a car unattended, regardless if hidden or not. I'm not worried about the iPod being stolen - it's the damage they create getting to it.

The eurotray texture is fnished from the molding process, the mat at the bottom is a seperate rubber piece like OEM.

Ha... I've taken my iPod out of my car once in the last 2+ years... When I switched from my Mini to the 5g one... But you can't see it... ;)

http://photos.performanceix.com/viewPhoto.php?PhId=26d60dade9f2b46fcbd3baf8c3ef60e5

[PYRITE]

Same! My car has its own iPod dedicated to it! Its in one of the covered trays and never moves since its connected using the alpine setup. Gotta have a lid =(

[tom @ eas]

Gentlemen - I know its late in the game, but we received the pieces decided they could be even better.

In the meantime, we're going to pull the eurotray and have a v2 redesign and attempt to place the sliding cover back on the tray as well as the cupholder "triggers".

While this is the more expensive route - we feel it is the best course of action to take.

Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciated on this as we do not want to release a product that no one is not 100% satisfied with. Hopefully, we can respond to this thread with v2 eurotray shortly.

[konfoo]

re: the triggers and tray cover - excellent! Sign me up already! :)

[PYRITE]

Gentlemen - I know its late in the game, but we received the pieces decided they could be even better.

In the meantime, we're going to pull the eurotray and have a v2 redesign and attempt to place the sliding cover back on the tray as well as the cupholder "triggers".

While this is the more expensive route - we feel it is the best course of action to take.

Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciated on this as we do not want to release a product that no one is not 100% satisfied with. Hopefully, we can respond to this thread with v2 eurotray shortly.


And I look forward to placing my order in TAN =) :bow: gentlemen!

[roymseafood]

Same here V2 in tan it is.
And I look forward to placing my order in TAN =) :bow: gentlemen!

[bmwstephen]

Gentlemen - I know its late in the game, but we received the pieces decided they could be even better.

In the meantime, we're going to pull the eurotray and have a v2 redesign and attempt to place the sliding cover back on the tray as well as the cupholder "triggers".

While this is the more expensive route - we feel it is the best course of action to take.

Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciated on this as we do not want to release a product that no one is not 100% satisfied with. Hopefully, we can respond to this thread with v2 eurotray shortly.

tom! just a thought! for the cupholder in v2, try to make it have those retractable grips like the oem version does! so it can fit a variety of drink sizes

[tom @ eas]

tom! just a thought! for the cupholder in v2, try to make it have those retractable grips like the oem version does! so it can fit a variety of drink sizes

Those are the "triggers" I am referring to. :)

[bmwstephen]

your the best =)

[Bimmer33084]

:woot:

[BMWPower06]

whats the deal with the OEM M3 mirrors???

[tom @ eas]

whats the deal with the OEM M3 mirrors???

Completely different subject - email or PM me for information.

[sna77]

Gentlemen - I know its late in the game, but we received the pieces decided they could be even better.

In the meantime, we're going to pull the eurotray and have a v2 redesign and attempt to place the sliding cover back on the tray as well as the cupholder "triggers".

While this is the more expensive route - we feel it is the best course of action to take.

Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciated on this as we do not want to release a product that no one is not 100% satisfied with. Hopefully, we can respond to this thread with v2 eurotray shortly.


integrated eject box... integrated eject box... haaha... Tom, there are at 4 other people on this forum that have bluetooth eject boxes.. ;)

[BMWPower06]

thats what the ashtray is for.

thats where i put my gum wrappers :D

[DeliciousVinyl]

I'm in on this when V2 becomes available.

[bmwstephen]

hey tom, you mention there was going to be a punch out hole for ipod users. I use an aux port that i bought from you a while that i hook into the back of the radio unit. will my aux input cable be long enough to reach the punch out hole?

[NYSpeedRacer]

Yeah I'm down for V2 as well.

[tom @ eas]

hey tom, you mention there was going to be a punch out hole for ipod users. I use an aux port that i bought from you a while that i hook into the back of the radio unit. will my aux input cable be long enough to reach the punch out hole?

The AUX cable will probably not be long enough to reach the eurotray, unless you're willing to lengthen the 3 signal wires yourself. This should be easy enough to do.

[bmwstephen]

that jsut requires splicing wires correct? The aux cable does reach a little pass the first cup socket in the cupholder but i know it wont reach anywhere near the coin holder area

[tom @ eas]

that jsut requires splicing wires correct? The aux cable does reach a little pass the first cup socket in the cupholder but i know it wont reach anywhere near the coin holder area

You're just lengthening wires, it's very simple. If you cut towards the middle - you'll avoid the resistor (required to tell the Business CD that AUX is present) at the input jack.

[dirsh]

Gentlemen - I know its late in the game, but we received the pieces decided they could be even better.

In the meantime, we're going to pull the eurotray and have a v2 redesign and attempt to place the sliding cover back on the tray as well as the cupholder "triggers".

While this is the more expensive route - we feel it is the best course of action to take.

Everyone's feedback is greatly appreciated on this as we do not want to release a product that no one is not 100% satisfied with. Hopefully, we can respond to this thread with v2 eurotray shortly.

Can't wait for the V2. I wasn't going to buy one of these but I would if it had the sliding cover and triggers

[konfoo]

Any updates, Tom? :)

[tom @ eas]

Any updates, Tom? :)

We are essentially starting over from scratch - we'll do our best to keep the thread updated. :)

[sna77]

that jsut requires splicing wires correct? The aux cable does reach a little pass the first cup socket in the cupholder but i know it wont reach anywhere near the coin holder area

au contraire... ;) I put mine where the coin tray was...

[AssassinGT]

Any updates on this?

[PYRITE]

still in for a v2 in TAN!

[tom @ eas]

Yes, awaiting for our sample to arrive so we can give approval. Once we have more info, I'll update the thread :)

[semantik]

how soon for a grey one?

[Nucleus33]

How about a cupholder that will securely hold a 1 Liter bottle of Aquafina?

I love that stuff, tasty...

[dirsh]

the item is no longer found on the site. is it still available?

[tom @ eas]

the item is no longer found on the site. is it still available?

This version is not, we are retooling for another version with a sliding top.

[dirsh]

just what I was wondering
when do you expect to have it out?

[tom @ eas]

just what I was wondering
when do you expect to have it out?

Can't give an ETA until our sample arrives, in which we give the go to run the part. I hope to have the sample shortly and will update the thread as info is received.

[Kooser]

Can't give an ETA until our sample arrives, in which we give the go to run the part. I hope to have the sample shortly and will update the thread as info is received.

Anxiously awaiting word here :excited:

[er1c]

Put me on the list, EAS--- can you please contact me via email eric@mathison.com once product is available for purchase. Thanks.

[Rayce185]

Free shipping to Germany too? :eeps:

[tom @ eas]

Put me on the list, EAS--- can you please contact me via email eric@mathison.com once product is available for purchase. Thanks.

Best way is to keep updated is to subscribe to this thread.

Free shipping to Germany too?

Unfortunately, not for overseas - but we can provide fair shipping rates to Germany.

[Rayce185]

Could you PM me the price with tax & shipping please?

[tom @ eas]

Could you PM me the price with tax & shipping please?

We are not announcing pricing until we are ready for sale, we'll keep the thread updated as progress continues.

[Arrows]

:drool: In for a GB as well

[dave12345]

contact me next time this is available i want it.

[handmemyarms]

im in for the group buy

but c'mon guys give the guy a break, we're 4 pages in and already the same questions have been asked a bajillion times

theres no prices
he doesnt have a sample yet
dont know how long for each color
and shipping is more for out of US buyers


im sure he will update when hes got some killer info

product looks and sounds like its going to be awesome, i bought my ipod connector from you guys and love it, keep up the good work EAS

[tom @ eas]

contact me next time this is available i want it.

We'll post our updates to the thread, keep subscribed in the meantime.

[Kooser]

Can't wait! Hope this comes to fruition very soon!

[handmemyarms]

Can't wait! Hope this comes to fruition very soon!

is that a town or something?

[Kooser]

Can't wait! Hope this comes to fruition very soon!

is that a town or something?

As a matter of fact it is!
- here is the Mayor - :fruit: - a fruit

[Bartacus]

Subscribed! I'd be interested too, even though I think I just f0cked my centre console piece by breaking those little clips that it plugs into! Now when I lift my coffee, the entire tray comes with it. :eek:

Bart

[KC-10boom]

Looks like since I've been "gone" there have been a lot of great new ideas. I am subscribing to this thread to keep up to date, but would be WAY MORE interested in one that would allow the cell phone cradle or the euro tray, that way the "Ultimate cupholder" would be out of my throttle foots way.:str8pimpi

[aegoldman]

We are not announcing pricing until we are ready for sale, we'll keep the thread updated as progress continues.

I definitely would like to purchase one of the new design.
Please don't give up on the idea. :thumbsup:

[FLPSIDE]

this is a great design... i'd be on this... what's goin on with this ???? It'll be even hotter if it was Carbon fiber.... :wink:

[Kooser]

It is good to jump on this thread with interest in this item, demonstrating that this project will be worthwhile for Tom to undertake.

I am sure he will let us all know the progress or lack thereof. A plain black one, which is what I would like, will probably be the first out because of highest demand, but CF is probably stretching it.

[Racinghart]

Subscribed. I'm down for a GB.

[dan4081]

Subscribed....

[FLPSIDE]

down for a GB too.... any update?

[tom @ eas]

Sorry guys - there will not be a GB on this item, but we're working on getting the product to market at a fair price. No ETA will be given until we receive a sample in which we are happy with calling our own.

[Kooser]

Sample yet in your hands?
I can't stop staring at my dual cup holder and no eurotray and dreaming of the day that your single cup holder with integrated sliding top eurotray will be gracing my car.
Will you make my dream a reality :bow:

[tom @ eas]

Sample yet in your hands?
I can't stop staring at my dual cup holder and no eurotray and dreaming of the day that your single cup holder with integrated sliding top eurotray will be gracing my car.
Will you make my dream a reality :bow:

We will - as soon as we can have an approved sample in hand. We'll keep the thread updated as soon as we are ready for the announcement. :)

[nishboo]

subscribed...

[handmemyarms]

any updates?

[Mike Incognito]

updates on this?

[aegoldman]

:tsk: :tsk:
So, its been nearly 8 months working on getting a prototype. Are you as frustrated as all of us who are completely in the dark as to the progress of this project.

:cry:
The E46 is long out of production and the market will never be any better for this product. No progress has been reported at all? My conclusion is that it isn't ever going to happen, at all.

:idea:
If EAS cannot provide updates I propose we take this thread off the sticky section and stop wasting people's time.

[tom @ eas]

:tsk: :tsk:
So, its been nearly 8 months working on getting a prototype. Are you as frustrated as all of us who are completely in the dark as to the progress of this project.

:cry:
The E46 is long out of production and the market will never be any better for this product. No progress has been reported at all? My conclusion is that it isn't ever going to happen, at all.

:idea:
If EAS cannot provide updates I propose we take this thread off the sticky section and stop wasting people's time.

You're the one that bumped the thread - as well as others of ours. This thread is not a sticky.

No information has been given since there isn't any real reports at this time. We are very busy on multiple projects (including the eurotray), and may be switching manufacturers in an atempt to keep the costs down and expedite introducing the product to market.

We have met with another manufacturer a short while ago on this item and spoke about some options. While we have received some quotes - they are way out of the spectrum of what people will be willing to pay for this piece.

In the meantime, we will not be providing any updates nor an ETA until this is ready for release.

[aegoldman]

You're the one that bumped the thread - as well as others of ours. This thread is not a sticky.

No information has been given since there isn't any real reports at this time. We are very busy on multiple projects (including the eurotray), and may be switching manufacturers in an atempt to keep the costs down and expedite introducing the product to market.

We have met with another manufacturer a short while ago on this item and spoke about some options. While we have received some quotes - they are way out of the spectrum of what people will be willing to pay for this piece.

In the meantime, we will not be providing any updates nor an ETA until this is ready for release.

I'll offer 100 for this piece or your prototype and I wont bumb your threads any more.

[reedley330i]

I want one too!

[johnhk79]

:bump: for possible info..?

[rwfisheriv]

is this dead?

[Mikeee46coupe]

Tom,

Please make this happen bro, it will sell like hotcakes...mmm mmm hotcakes :drool:

[easttowest]

pleaseeee

[jsonli]

i stumbled upon this thread completely by accident.
lately in my car im always thinking - i wish there was one cupholder and the other one was a eurotray.

i started searching if such a thing existed or maybe there was a DIY and came upon this.

this would be a huge product as I'm sure Tom knows. I'm guessing the manufacturer was asking for an arm and a leg to produce it.

What are you guys willing to pay for this just to give Tom an idea.

[juslookin]

back from the past can y0u still get these or does any vendors have these?