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I have looked at "http://ultimatecupholders.com/" product and I just do not feel comfortable with having my drink near my foot, while driving. I definitely do not like the idea of reaching down to grab it while driving either. Plus, I don’t think I am going to pay $35 for a bent piece of plastic!
I saw this (and many similar examples) today on ebay:
What if you where to attatch suction cups to the bottom of the above cupholder...
and place it here:
I think this should work... and it might not look as cool as the rest of the interior, but it can be removed and then reattached when need again...
What do you guys think?
__________________ T-H-E-J-O-B-M-A-N
1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
Maybe it's just a "IT person" thing... our fuel is coffee... and coffee spills in my 540i == not cool
__________________ T-H-E-J-O-B-M-A-N
1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
3. Just an idea but we can try fabricating a keyboard cover (like those in the mechanic shop to cover the keyboard) to cover the display and cig socket.
So a spill is not catastrophic.
the problem with cupholder that you showed, and stock ones is that they both block AC controls when in use. It's a bitch if you need to cahnge the temperature because you got to take out the drink with one hand, change the temp with the other one, and yeah --- you're f*cked because your hands are not on the wheel. This is true especially if you need to defrost windows.
that's why the side holder works. it blocks nothing, and reaching isn't hard since its positioned at a level where you can easily reach by straightening your arms
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The problem with all those other places is that if you have a spill, it's going into your switchgear, etc. (it sux when your door lock and emergency flasher buttons jam). With the "ultimatecupholder" product, the only place a spill goes is onto the floor.
I have two of them (ultimatecupholder) and find that the location is perfect (atleast on the driver's side) and they do NOT get in the way of my foot or leg at all, and can hold even the largest beverage. They won't be good if you're under about 5'-7" because then the front of the seat will run afoul of them.
I LOVE my cupholders! I doubt you'll find someone "loving" one of those other half-a$$ed solutions. Except for maybe the high-top sneaker...
__________________ <span style='colorurple'>Eric S.</span>
2006 Honda Odyssey EXL-RES
2006 Honda Accord V6 EX-L Sedan
1999 BMW 540i 6-Speed (Sold to M3UOND on 9/21/06)
1991 Honda Civic Si - Occasional Beater
I doubt you'll find someone "loving" one of those other half-a$$ed solutions. Except for maybe the high-top sneaker...
High-top sneaker? Only if it's a Converse!
__________________ T-H-E-J-O-B-M-A-N
1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
No wonder your missing your 1-2 shifts... your smelly drinks are messing with ur head... lol jk jk
Actually I hit the track last night and had a very disappointing experience
Look for my post in a bit
__________________ T-H-E-J-O-B-M-A-N
1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
the replacement one from BMW is the shiznit, I think... but its like $85... I saw one when I was up at the dealer a while back... very nice construction, had that "smooth" action as it folds out.. Fits into the little compartment below the armrest.
Pictures (or link)? I'm deff interested... I asked for that huge 4 cup holder tray this morning and balanced it inbetween the amrrest and the shifter. I had to rip out the front right corner so that I could shift it into 2nd, 4th, and 6th.
It worked... kinda.. lol
__________________ T-H-E-J-O-B-M-A-N
1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
the replacement one from BMW is the shiznit, I think... but its like $85... I saw one when I was up at the dealer a while back... very nice construction, had that "smooth" action as it folds out.. Fits into the little compartment below the armrest.
thats what i was thinking... IMO its the best way to go...
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1999 BMW 540i 6-speed - M Sport Package
^--- SOLD!
1997 Dodge Neon
Peeling paint on the roof, THREE SPEEEEEED Automatic Tranny, A/C Deleted (well actually it just jammed up and I am too cheap too fix it)
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