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Old 09-03-14, 04:14 PM
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I searched but only came up with alternative uses of cup holder. I just got the SC400 and had hard time to figure out how to mod the center console cup holder bigger. I am a hardcore coffee drinker and must have my coffee in the morning on the way to work. Yes. I tried to look for smaller mug but the smallest mug still won't fit in the holder. My current coffee mug only fit 1/8 of an inch inside the holder which I had to force it in. I almost got free hot coffee stains this morning (three times) on my pants.

I found the alternative cup holder that hang on the inside of the door. I'll quit drinking coffee before I have that "thing" in the SC.

Have anyone came up with an idea yet? I would be appreciated that you can show me your idea.
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After a few years of trying to use the center console upholder I finally bought a pricey used but very functional OEM side-radio cupholder that folds out. It's not perfect but it's a much better solution than the center console holder and it folds away when not in use.

Then again I have a manual and find I can't shift as confidently when a cut of coffee is banging my forearm. This is a much less pronounced issue on automatic SC's.

With the side-radio fold out holder I still firmly believe you need a coffee travel cup that seals very well. Again, maybe not a problem with SC's on a soft stock suspension.
Old 09-03-14, 08:10 PM
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If I was a serious coffee drinker I would try a short strip of heavy duty velcro on the passenger side of the console and a strip on the cup. If the velcro contact patch on the rounded cup was too thin, I'd mod the cup to have a small flat section.
Heavy duty velcro is no joke. It can hold a small human up on a wall. Don't ask me how I know ;-)
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Originally Posted by Studiogeek
If I was a serious coffee drinker I would try a short strip of heavy duty velcro on the passenger side of the console and a strip on the cup. If the velcro contact patch on the rounded cup was too thin, I'd mod the cup to have a small flat section.
Heavy duty velcro is no joke. It can hold a small human up on a wall. Don't ask me how I know ;-)
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Old 09-03-14, 09:38 PM
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see, this is what happens when japan brings cars to the US, we cant fit are stuff in them lol
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you could shave the cup holder down, then reinforce from behind with some fiberglass or liquid nails. just a though. i can do it for you with my old one, no lid though

edit: 3D PRINTING YO!!! find a 3D printing place, scan it in, have the guy enlarge the hole and reprint! BAM!!!
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When I had my interior and a cup didnt fit, I just pulled the cup holder out and set the cup in its place. Never failed. Pop it back in when the drink is done.
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^^^Do this. Seems like the most reasonable solution.
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Originally Posted by turbodremz
When I had my interior and a cup didnt fit, I just pulled the cup holder out and set the cup in its place. Never failed. Pop it back in when the drink is done.
I didn't know that you can pull it out. I will try it. Thanks.
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I drink redbull 8.4oz and I'm sick of it sliding around in the big azzz hole. Is there a smaller solution???

When I made my shifter surround in the rx7 I made a redbull sized cup holder and a Newport pack sized holder. See attached, don't have finished pics but here is a near finished product
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Old 09-04-14, 01:56 PM
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^^^ Can't be that tough to build some sort of grippy insert to go inside the cup holder. It's much easier to scale a hole down to fit something smaller than it is to go the other direction.
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Originally Posted by KahnBB6
After a few years of trying to use the center console upholder I finally bought a pricey used but very functional OEM side-radio cupholder that folds out. .
Does that cup holder not come with all models?
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Originally Posted by BlackIRON
Does that cup holder not come with all models?
nope, it was an option!
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My temporary solution until I find a better one. The small/bottom part of the TacoBell cup fit perfectly inside the cup holder. Hey, I need my coffee in the morning. Better yet, it's free. Sorry for the dark picture. It was taken early in the morning.
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Old 09-08-14, 07:07 PM
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Lmfao ^^^ good solution
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