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> The Official 914 Ashtray Cupholder Order Thread, Out with printing, in with waterjet cut stainless!
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post Dec 19 2013, 07:18 PM
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I received my cupholder yesterday and spent a few minutes installing it today! Although it looks good and I am sure it will function as advertised I wanted to put out an issue that I had when it was put in!

I first tried to slide it into the ashtray slot and it started to bind up. When I got it to go all the way in I tried to pull it back out and the back lip kept hooking on the top of the ashtray track frame! I took some sand paper and smoothed out the edges on the back of the holder. It worked pushing it back in and out a few times so I decided to put the stop down to keep it from sliding out beyond where it is supposed to go! I then pushed it back in and pulled it back out and it stuck half way again on the lip. I pulled hard and it wouldn't budge! I started wiggling it and pulling it and WAM it popped all the way out braking the stop off!

At first I was a bit miffed but I decided to make one out of metal and ground some more off the lips!

It turned out fine, and works great, but I wanted to let other people know that if it sticks you may need to grind a bit of the lip off the back edge like in this photo!

I do like the holder.....thanks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Dec 24 2013, 12:16 PM
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Please put me down for a #2 with Soda Insert.
Thanks! -Matt

***EDIT: since 2&3 are discontinued I'll take a #1 for my 73'
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post Dec 29 2013, 06:43 AM
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Please add me to the list. I would like a #4 The Stealth Ashtray Cupholder (Up to 73') -$45 and a #5 Soda-holding Insert -$8.

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post Dec 29 2013, 09:45 AM
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Ray and I have been cranking these out like crazy over the holidays! Look for a flurry of shipments in the next few days! Also, be on the lookout for a new development coming around the new year!

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post Jan 6 2014, 11:50 AM
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How's the flurry of shipments progressing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)
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post Jan 7 2014, 01:38 PM
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QUOTE(rnellums @ Nov 8 2013, 10:26 PM) *

QUOTE(krk @ Nov 8 2013, 11:41 PM) *

I love this project. (and, oh, I love 3D printing....)

I'm in for #1, #4 and #6. (I have a droid x -- hopefully it'll work, but I'll work with
what I get (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

PMO works best for me. PM me where to send it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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I can definitely design something up that should work, but I'll need good measurements. Do you have a set of calipers? PM me for further discussion! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


I have a Droid X2 which should have the same dimensions of the Droid X. I found a Solidworks model of the Droid X at grabcad.com (I use a version of Autodesk Inventor that cannot open the Solidworks file there but a colleague uses Solidworks and can convert it so I can check the dimensions). Did you get the dimensions from the above poster for his Droid X?

I am a design engineer by trade and was going to make my own phone holder for my 914 either by CNC or 3D printing (have access to both). However, I saw you had done the grunt work of the process and I being a good and proper lazy engineer I would rather order a good working and tested product than spend several hours of time and wasted materials fabricating my own.

If you do not have dimensions for the Droid X/Droid X2 I can design the mount for one and send the 3D CAD files to you (we can work out the details of all this later I am guessing). Let me know if you are interested or if you have already done the design work for the Droid X/Droid X2.
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post Jan 15 2014, 05:02 AM
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QUOTE(David Stowers @ Jan 6 2014, 09:50 AM) *

How's the flurry of shipments progressing? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol3.gif)

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post Jan 15 2014, 08:48 AM
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Yes! my apologies for not responding to you last message! I sent out 7 earlier this week! Specifically, David, your cup holder is on deck to be printed! Ray is out of town this week, but it should be about ready next week!

I made an Assembly and installation video, and then promptly lost the phone it was recorded on, but look for one of those coming in the near future!
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post Jan 15 2014, 09:03 AM
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Yes! my apologies for not responding to you last message! I sent out 7 earlier this week! Specifically, David, your cup holder is on deck to be printed! Ray is out of town this week, but it should be about ready next week!

I made an Assembly and installation video, and then promptly lost the phone it was recorded on, but look for one of those coming in the near future!


Cool, thanks
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post Jan 18 2014, 08:52 PM
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Hey Ross - I got my stealth cupholder the other day, thanks for the quick shipment!
It fits the dash great and I'm pleased with it. The only issue I see so far is my latch is getting hung up on my wiring for the "fasten seat belt" light underneath. I was in a hurry to get off to work and it's freezing in my garage so it'll have to wait for another day. Thanks for making a cool product for us!! Jon
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post Jan 23 2014, 04:51 PM
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I just got mine today and installed it. Nice product, very happy with it. Slid right in no problems. I just need to figure out how to reach back in there to turn down the latch, so it doesn't come out. The Soda Can insert is a must. Soda cans fits very nice as well as my small water bottles. I probably shouldn't have ordered the iPhone 5 adapter since my iPhone has an otter box case on it.
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post Jan 23 2014, 04:56 PM
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I just got mine today and installed it. Nice product, very happy with it. Slid right in no problems. I just need to figure out how to reach back in there to turn down the latch, so it doesn't come out. The Soda Can insert is a must. Soda cans fits very nice as well as my small water bottles. I probably shouldn't have ordered the iPhone 5 adapter since my iPhone has an otter box case on it.

You should be able to use a 4mm allen wrench to turn the lug to the locked position (7-8 o'clock looking towards the front of the car)

I'm glad to hear you like it!
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post Jan 25 2014, 11:05 AM
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Printing is going well, but unfortunately the #2 and #3 cup holders are not printing as well as could be hoped. Due to some difficulties in printing them we will be discontinuing those models.

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post Jan 25 2014, 12:04 PM
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QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 23 2014, 05:51 PM) *

I just got mine today and installed it. Nice product, very happy with it. Slid right in no problems. I just need to figure out how to reach back in there to turn down the latch, so it doesn't come out. The Soda Can insert is a must. Soda cans fits very nice as well as my small water bottles. I probably shouldn't have ordered the iPhone 5 adapter since my iPhone has an otter box case on it.

Got mine as well and I agree with the comments. However the iPhone adapter is useless and maybe to must of us. The issue with the iPhone is thickness,; one must remove the case To fit. I have the slimmest case and no go. Must of us have a case and it's inconvenient to remove.

Overhaul, I am satisfy. Great product
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QUOTE(Steve @ Jan 23 2014, 05:51 PM) *

I just got mine today and installed it. Nice product, very happy with it. Slid right in no problems. I just need to figure out how to reach back in there to turn down the latch, so it doesn't come out. The Soda Can insert is a must. Soda cans fits very nice as well as my small water bottles. I probably shouldn't have ordered the iPhone 5 adapter since my iPhone has an otter box case on it.

Got mine as well and I agree with the comments. However the iPhone adapter is useless and maybe to must of us. The issue with the iPhone is thickness,; one must remove the case To fit. I have the slimmest case and no go. Must of us have a case and it's inconvenient to remove.


I agree about the thickness. The holder must be a snug fit to prevent the phone from sliding out during bumps, and I have optimized the tolerances to be tight enough for the phone body itself. I really need to put together an adjustable adapter.

I'm going to hold off shipping any more phone holders until I have a suitable adjustable phone holder.

Thank you for the input!!
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post Feb 8 2014, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(Speedmster @ Dec 29 2013, 07:43 AM) *

Please add me to the list. I would like a #4 The Stealth Ashtray Cupholder (Up to 73') -$45 and a #5 Soda-holding Insert -$8.

PM to follow.



How's it coming along on these ashtray cupholders?
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got mine about 2 weeks ago - nice idea, works well

got one of each normal & stealth -

- agree on the challenge of setting the tab -

did have to trim the left edge of the normal style unit to clear my dashtopper, but that's my problem, not the unit's - it can easily be shaped on a bench grinder
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post Feb 9 2014, 03:40 AM
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got mine about 2 weeks ago - nice idea, works well

got one of each normal & stealth -

- agree on the challenge of setting the tab -

did have to trim the left edge of the normal style unit to clear my dashtopper, but that's my problem, not the unit's - it can easily be shaped on a bench grinder


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Not had mine yet. How come they're not being done in the order on page one anymore? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Feb 9 2014, 10:01 AM
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QUOTE(David Stowers @ Feb 9 2014, 02:40 AM) *

QUOTE(larryM @ Feb 8 2014, 03:35 PM) *

got mine about 2 weeks ago - nice idea, works well

got one of each normal & stealth -

- agree on the challenge of setting the tab -

did have to trim the left edge of the normal style unit to clear my dashtopper, but that's my problem, not the unit's - it can easily be shaped on a bench grinder


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/WTF.gif) Not had mine yet. How come they're not being done in the order on page one anymore? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


I'm sorry that this hasn't been going smoother. The order of sending got thrown off because there was a shortage of accessories being printed (soda holder etc.), so I sent out some of the surplus cup holders to those who only wanted the cupholder. I have another large batch to assemble this weekend, and should be able to get yours out to you soon David.

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I would like the embossed one. I have a '74 with the rivet style ashtray. I'd also like the water bottle attachment and attachment for iPhone 5. If you want to send me a PayPal statement my email is copykatharry@comcast.net. Thank you so much for this ingenious invention! How long will it take to get? Thanks- Harry
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