new:cup holder mod. must read!
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From: Knoxville, TN 37916
Originally Posted by RoughRex
I attempted that when I was installing it but the brackets weren't going to allow it without me figuring out a way to modify something. I was feeling lazy at the time so, i just put it in and hoped for the best. My shifter is really loose though so I'm thinkin' it may be ok after I get the bushings replaced. I only smash my fingers on it a little lol. I'll get a pic of the current clearance to the shifter and post it.
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From: Nashville, TN
Originally Posted by DerangedHermit
They hit when it's open I'm assuming.
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The weight of the drinks is supported by the bar running underneath. If I don't pull it out all the way the bar will rest on the plastic trim peice from the stereo installation kit (I modified the equalizer peice to fit the cupholder). I cut away most of the plastic on the sides so, I don't think it will support the load. It will just break.
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From: austin,tx
Originally Posted by DragonRx7
I picked up a cupholder console from Wal-Mart. It's called The Wedge. It has 2 cup holders and a middle storage part. It wedges between the drive tunnel and the passenger seat thigh bolster. Nice and snug, doesn't look too out of place and fits quite a bit of sized drinks.
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Originally Posted by DerangedHermit
Why not switch the position of the CD player and the cupholder?
It would be harder to put in a CD, but doing that while driving is an unnecessary distraction, imo.
It would be harder to put in a CD, but doing that while driving is an unnecessary distraction, imo.
first would be that if you had a drink in the holder it would block access to the cd player lol
second all the moisture from the drink would drip down and cause some water damage. I shouldnt have to say this but water and electronics dont usually mix well.
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And if you hit a bump and anything spills, it goes straight into the cd player. My moms Oddesy (sp?) was designed like this and the cd player was all gummed up.
Also, I don't think short shifter are really much shorter, they just move the pivot point up.
Also, I don't think short shifter are really much shorter, they just move the pivot point up.
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Originally Posted by Lucky13
i can think of 2 reasons ...
first would be that if you had a drink in the holder it would block access to the cd player lol
second all the moisture from the drink would drip down and cause some water damage. I shouldnt have to say this but water and electronics dont usually mix well.
first would be that if you had a drink in the holder it would block access to the cd player lol
second all the moisture from the drink would drip down and cause some water damage. I shouldnt have to say this but water and electronics dont usually mix well.
Anywho... good call on that. I forgot about the whole condensation factor... never good.
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From: Nashville, TN
Originally Posted by Sideways7
And if you hit a bump and anything spills, it goes straight into the cd player. My moms Oddesy (sp?) was designed like this and the cd player was all gummed up.
Also, I don't think short shifter are really much shorter, they just move the pivot point up.
Also, I don't think short shifter are really much shorter, they just move the pivot point up.
Actually, short shifters are quite a bit shorter of a throw. For example:
Your stock shifter has a throw of 6 inches(from gear to gear) where a Mazdatrix short shiftter has a throw of only 3.5 inches. A shifter is simply a lever and the pivot ball is the fulcrum. The higher pivot point on a short throw shifter is the whole reason it works. You have a longer shaft sticking off the bottom so you don't have to move the top of the lever as far to move the bottom shaft the same distance as a stock shifter.
To simplify: put a pen/pencil across your finger with a short end sticking off and see how far you have to rock the long end up and down to move the short end about an inch. Then move the move the pen/pencil so there is an equal length on each side of your finger and do the same thing.
LOL, welcome to Physical Science class.
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From: indiana
i dont know about yall but in my 89 vert the spot right by my right hip between the center console and me fits perfectly. and then when my seat belt is on it holds it back so it wont move..... that and i also like the look on peoples faces when i say hear hold this.... and this.... and this too. thanks.
another good look (sorry off topic): oh im sorry i cant take you home i dont have room in my car its a two seater..... damn.
Brian
another good look (sorry off topic): oh im sorry i cant take you home i dont have room in my car its a two seater..... damn.
Brian
Originally Posted by beamer242
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another good look (sorry off topic): oh im sorry i cant take you home i dont have room in my car its a two seater..... damn.
Brian
another good look (sorry off topic): oh im sorry i cant take you home i dont have room in my car its a two seater..... damn.
Brian
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From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by J-Rat
Not to shoot holes in this, but the last thing I want flying around my car if I am in an accident is a rotor. That can hurt!
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hahaha
I love the "attempted" cup holders in the glovebox. At least I think that's what they're for.. those two small rings on the glovebox door? Yeah.. I've had a couple drinks in there... when stopped of course...
After using my lap as a cupholder turned into about 3 different color stains on my drivers seat... and more than one,"OH GOD THAT'S COLD!" Coming from me during the creation of such lovely stain colors on said seat. I started only allowing bottled beverages with caps in my car ONLY>!
Haven't had a problem since!!
After using my lap as a cupholder turned into about 3 different color stains on my drivers seat... and more than one,"OH GOD THAT'S COLD!" Coming from me during the creation of such lovely stain colors on said seat. I started only allowing bottled beverages with caps in my car ONLY>!
Haven't had a problem since!!
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Originally Posted by elnots
I love the "attempted" cup holders in the glovebox. At least I think that's what they're for.. those two small rings on the glovebox door? Yeah.. I've had a couple drinks in there... when stopped of course...
After using my lap as a cupholder turned into about 3 different color stains on my drivers seat... and more than one,"OH GOD THAT'S COLD!" Coming from me during the creation of such lovely stain colors on said seat. I started only allowing bottled beverages with caps in my car ONLY>!
Haven't had a problem since!!
After using my lap as a cupholder turned into about 3 different color stains on my drivers seat... and more than one,"OH GOD THAT'S COLD!" Coming from me during the creation of such lovely stain colors on said seat. I started only allowing bottled beverages with caps in my car ONLY>!
Haven't had a problem since!!
It's not a hard enforced rule or anything I just never take drinks with me...
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