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| pnewman |
 Jun 17 2012, 10:32 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
I am editing the 1st post in this thread to act as a data base for future researchers on this topic. At the bottom of this post is the thread as it developed.
Sources: http://www.jbugs.com/category/vw-drink-holders.html http://www.dealtime.com/T-H-Marine-Drink-H...less-Steel/info http://mudflaps.com/i-7139947-aries-offroa...attachment.html http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html http://www.dealtime.com/Flush-Mount-Drink-...=XPO1&BSC=1 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002IV8CI6/ref=as...ASIN=B002IV8CI6 http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/search.cmd?...ch-All+Products http://www.cabelas.com/product/Collapsible...;Ntt=cup+holder Threads: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...56&hl=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...51&hl=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...85&hl=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...48&hl=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...75&hl=48883 http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=cup+holder http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...76&hl=smog# Thought if I were to bother everyone with this that to develop a good resource would be a nice result. The thread... I like my coffee and I can rub my belly and pat my head at the same time so shifting and grabbing for my Joe is a no brainer to get my caffeine fix. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) I am kind of tall (6'2") so the stock armrest serves no real purpose for me and I am looking into alternatives. I have been searching ebay for used armrests / center consoles with built in or pop out cup holders. I think that the pop out type might get too close to my shifting area (although I do have a short shifter installed.) This pic is one from a Pontiac Bonneville. Looks kind-of fat. I know that dimensions are key here. i.e. the cup holders conflicting with the heater control switch throw and the shift pattern. I did try searching threads and didn't have much luck. What have you guys had luck with? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Any advice is appreciated. Attached image(s) 
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| Elliot Cannon |
Jun 17 2012, 11:13 AM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None 
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Texting while driving. Talking on a cell phone while driving. Applying makeup while driving. Eating or drinking a beverage while driving. ALL distracting and dangerous. Of course if you can pat your head and rub you tummy, drink coffee and shift gears at the same time (safely)? you are a remarkably talented individual. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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| GaroldShaffer |
Jun 17 2012, 11:20 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,643 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None 
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Check my thread from back in 2006. Quick and easy cup holder in the ashtray location.
My Cup Holder Thread |
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| jim_hoyland |
Jun 17 2012, 11:24 AM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 10,041 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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I fabed a simple cup holder from two PVC plubling parts. The base is pretty heavy and hasn't tiped over yet.
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| pnewman |
Jun 17 2012, 11:33 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(jim_hoyland @ Jun 17 2012, 09:24 AM)  I fabed a simple cup holder from two PVC plubling parts. The base is pretty heavy and hasn't tiped over yet. I love the tapered / pvc adapter. How ingenious to see that for what it could be whilst strolling through the plumbing section. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I also noticed your custom tunnel cover with heater lever slit. That is sharp! Good Job! |
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| Mike Bellis |
Jun 17 2012, 11:34 AM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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I made mine from fiberglass pipe and diamond plate aluminum. Fiberglass pipe from petroleum wholesaler, free sample. Very thin wall and perfect size.
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| underthetire |
Jun 17 2012, 11:51 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,062 Joined: 7-October 08 From: Brentwood Member No.: 9,623 Region Association: Northern California |
I had bought some stainless cup holders from the marine shop. I was planning on making a taller center pad and inserting them in there. Never did since my car is dead.
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| smj |
Jun 17 2012, 12:14 PM
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"Dude, Steve from Berkeley." Group: Members Posts: 591 Joined: 28-August 05 From: Berkeley, CA Member No.: 4,691 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(kg6dxn @ Jun 17 2012, 09:34 AM) I made mine from fiberglass pipe and diamond plate aluminum. Good God man - speaking of petroleum wholesalers, that hydraulic e-brake rig looks like something built for use on an oil derrick! What the hell does your coffee mug look like?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (Srsly, that e-brake looks sweet! I'll have to go check the previous Sasquatch build threads and see what you did...) |
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| pnewman |
Jun 17 2012, 12:26 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Well if I can't get an arm rest out of it I think that the two finalists for me are:
drum roll please. The VW Thing / ash tray unit. Although I am afraid that it might interfere with the heater controls. HAS ANYONE USED THIS SET UP? LOOKS LIKE IT MAKES IT HARD TO MANIPULATE THE HEATER CONTROLS. http://www.jbugs.com/category/vw-thing-drinkholders.html Attached image(s)  
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| pnewman |
Jun 17 2012, 12:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Or...
If I have room between my extinguisher (mounted to the side of my center console) and the passengers seat doesn't slide forward into it. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Collapsible...;Ntt=cup+holder Attached image(s)  
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| Mike Bellis |
Jun 17 2012, 12:35 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,348 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(pnewman @ Jun 17 2012, 11:26 AM) Well if I can't get an armres out of it I think that the two finalists for me are: drum roll please. The VW Thing / ash tray unit. Although I am afraid that it might interfere with the heater controls. http://www.jbugs.com/category/vw-thing-drinkholders.html This looks like a good solution. Looks high enough not to get in the way. |
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| jeffdon |
Jun 17 2012, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,094 Joined: 24-October 06 From: oakland, ca Member No.: 7,087 Region Association: None |
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Good God man - speaking of petroleum wholesalers, that hydraulic e-brake rig looks like something built for use on an oil derrick! What the hell does your coffee mug look like?!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (Srsly, that e-brake looks sweet! I'll have to go check the previous Sasquatch build threads and see what you did...) [/quote] Mike would have something like this. But would end up modifying it.  |
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| rwilner |
Jun 17 2012, 01:32 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
I stole the pvc pipe idea but used a 4 in by 3 in reducer with a 4 in cap in the bottom, then put some industrial Velcro on the bottom of the cap. 5 bucks to buy, 5 mins to make and it works awesome.
I highly recommend it at least as an interim solution. |
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| pnewman |
Jun 17 2012, 03:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(rwilner @ Jun 17 2012, 11:32 AM) I stole the pvc pipe idea but used a 4 in by 3 in reducer with a 4 in cap in the bottom, then put some industrial Velcro on the bottom of the cap. 5 bucks to buy, 5 mins to make and it works awesome. I highly recommend it at least as an interim solution. I agree. Until I can put together something more permenant. I think it's a winner. |
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| burton73 |
Jun 18 2012, 04:30 AM
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Senior member, and old dude Group: Members Posts: 3,989 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I am sorry that I do not have a picture with me as I am at the airport in China but a double flip out drink holder from the 2010 Boxster (My year so it my be on a lot of years) looks like it would fit under the radio. It works great and when you are done it just pushes back in its spot. It is adjustable for different size drinks.
Bob Burton (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) |
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| Mr.242 |
Jun 18 2012, 07:14 AM
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May your glass be smaller so it's always FULL! Group: Members Posts: 1,079 Joined: 10-June 08 From: Seattle Member No.: 9,160 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
One roll of duct-tape resting on the floor, find a coffee cup that fits in the center of it. $5 dollars to find a cup that fits center hole and always nice to have a roll of tape in the car. WIN/WIN
Tape won't slide around on its side. |
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| PBC914 |
Jun 18 2012, 08:48 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 192 Joined: 30-December 10 From: Minneapolis Member No.: 12,545 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Check out the BMW cup holder which fits over the center console edge:
http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Dual-Hol...g=5336432695-20 Model E32. |
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| pnewman |
Jun 18 2012, 09:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(Mr.242 @ Jun 18 2012, 05:14 AM) One roll of duct-tape resting on the floor, find a coffee cup that fits in the center of it. $5 dollars to find a cup that fits center hole and always nice to have a roll of tape in the car. WIN/WIN Tape won't slide around on its side. This scenario brings back memories of a time that I left a roll of duct tape in the trunk of my 1978 Ford Granada during a summer many many moons ago. It was quite stable as the adhesive had oozed due to the Chicagoland Sun and heat. I think that I had to cut it from the mat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) If I had to guess the Granada got up to 140 degrees F. |
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| pnewman |
Jun 18 2012, 09:06 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 371 Joined: 15-February 05 From: Lincolnshire, IL Member No.: 3,606 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE(PBC914 @ Jun 18 2012, 06:48 AM) Check out the BMW cup holder which fits over the center console edge: http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-Dual-Hol...g=5336432695-20 Model E32. I wonder how stable it is. Here is a pick of it. Attached image(s) 
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