Subject: I used nylon suture material Author: noahas : member since June, 2005 : 276 posts Posted on: 2005-11-25 17:08:59

My father is a retired veterinarian, so I always had access to his nylon suture material that is used for stitches. I used this and would highly recommend that if you are able to find it someplace. It is like a plastic string almost, and it is both flexible and easy to work with to tie a not in the end to hold it in place. I also got tired of drilling through the metal and ended up going into the rubber in an area where there was plenty of room so it wouldn't tear through. I have been very happy with the fix.

-- 96 750iL 92k miles, back in love with after getting (and applying) my new found knowledge from here & at e38.org including: using Forever Black, Zaino, Autostick touch up pens, Langka Blob Remover, fixing my Xenon headlights, installing clear corners and making fake silver stars with paint mist on amber bulbs, chromelinging the headlights, replacing door panel, reinforcing front seat trim, 35% window tinting, replacing microfilters and under dash cabin filters, and upgrading old UGDO to work with rolling code garage door opener!

• Cupholder FIX, better than new! - dshealey 2005-11-25 13:21:25 (808 views)
  • Thanks! I have the same break and am looking forward to trying. (nt) - bghark 2005-11-25 17:35:12 (159 views)
  • I used nylon suture material - noahas 2005-11-25 17:08:59 (241 views)
  • Did you observe the catch that holds it in while it was apart? (nt) - collison944 2005-11-25 16:51:22 (169 views)
    • Re: Did you observe the catch that holds it in while it was apart? - dshealey 2005-11-25 17:54:03 (179 views)
  • Nice project. Wire length, straight and bent demensions would be cool on e38.or (nt) - collison944 2005-11-25 16:39:53 (106 views)
    • Re: Nice project. Wire length, straight and bent demensions would be cool on e3 - dshealey 2005-11-25 17:47:21 (138 views)
  • Clever fix!!! (nt) - pauld 2005-11-25 13:47:35 (89 views)
  • Re: Cupholder FIX, better than new! - pdef1949 2005-11-25 13:38:05 (150 views)
    • Re: Cupholder FIX, better than new! - dshealey 2005-11-25 15:07:17 (118 views)
      • Re: Cupholder FIX, better than new! - photekz 2005-11-25 19:52:25 (89 views)
        • Re: Cupholder FIX, better than new! - dshealey 2005-11-25 21:36:38 (103 views)
        • Buying Wire - pdef1949 2005-11-25 21:33:02 (76 views)
          • Re: Buying Wire - dshealey 2005-11-25 22:03:57 (102 views)
        • To buy wire, try hobby or hardware stores. - ibew 595 2005-11-25 20:28:39 (94 views)
  • Re: Cupholder FIX, better than new! (pic) - dshealey 2005-11-25 13:23:29 (2049 views)
    • You could epoxy them too - ibew 595 2005-11-25 13:43:42 (122 views)
      • Re: You could epoxy them too - dshealey 2005-11-25 15:05:27 (111 views)
      • Re: You could epoxy them too - dshealey 2005-11-25 15:03:27 (112 views)
    • Job well done. Put pix with post together for E38.org? (nt) - bmw635 2005-11-25 13:29:52 (98 views)
      • Re: Job well done. Put pix with post together for E38.org? - dshealey 2005-11-25 15:11:00 (85 views)
        • That would do it! Pics are always great for DIY info. Nice job!!! (nt) - sealbeach740 2005-11-25 16:30:40 (133 views)