Cheaper Source for better cup holders

Where would you put that in a speedster where it wouldn't look like a big bulge sticking out.

You can't exactly flush mount them can ya?

Christian, no you can't flush mount them.  Mine are mounted on the lower kick pad area on the outboard bulkhead.  A Beck as a lot more room in this area than any other make.  This location was where my vents were before relocating them to the rear bulkheads for better heat performance.  I have black carpet and they blend in so well that I have to point them out to people. (In the photos, they're more visible because the door is open.  With it closed, they really blend in).

I take that back.  You could flush mount them if you cut a hole and recessed them, but that's not for me.  I looked a the fancy ones from Santana that Marty used, but I had no good spot to put them and they are a lot more expensive, although flush-mounted.

I used to have the $5 boat ones, but the spring loaded arms constantly flopped down right as I was trying to insert a bottle after taking a swig at a stop light.  They didn't stick out quite as much, but they royally pissed me off.

Tom,

Great find! Excellent price.

I have gone through several of the cheap ones but would never spend the kind of money that the Santana cup holders cost. Griots as well.

Thanks for the link!

I spent the extra $$$ on the Santana. Rich introduced me to his cousin who played at my 50th birthday party. Carlos I think it was...

Whoops... I didn't see the pics you added from work (musta been blocked).

Otherwise I would not have asked about the mounting.

I like it... MUCH cheaper option

oh.. haha  sneaky

Thanks, Tom. ordered 2.

Bob

I still like my extra cheap version.  Sits right next to the seat and I don't have to reach for it.  It was pretty much free, too.

Very Clever! That looks waaaay better than the roll of Duct Tape I use. 

I love it,

But... is it REALLY cheaper?

$12 coffee mug

$3 Velcro (the good 3m stuff)

You're back up to $15 hot ones 

The cup was a gift from a friend when I got the car, and I had some extra velcro laying around.  It was free to me.

Lane still has his first communion money and the clip on tie:-)

Yah, but, and... here's the thing about Lane's solution: It puts your drink right where you can reach it, whenever you want. It is completely removable instantly with no marring of any finish. And it says "Speedster" right on it.

From any engineering, ergonomic or aesthetic standpoint, Lane wins. The "free" factor is a bonus.

It's also the thing that prevents wider adoption of his solution, I think.

Lane: you should make up a "Speedster Cupholder Kit" and sell it for $20.99 per side, shipped.

This guy actually is selling his "ultimate cup holder" but offers the Fischer one as alternative where that won't work.  He also has a page that compares what is available on the market http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/competitors.html.  

I like what I bought for my car, but it's a pretty comprehensive study for other applications, including a roll of duct tape and a tennis shoe wedged under the seat.

Since the the Hoopty is getting increasingly more civilized, it probably needs some cupholders.  I think the BCS ones would look bada$$ in the Hoopty.

Here's my answer to the holder problem...

You're a funny man, Marty!

Rich, you're un-american.

Lane, you're not only cheap but selfish as well. What about your right-seater?

Terry, I have no FRENCH fry crumbs on the floor either!

Freedom frites, dude.

You get the point, Terry! No Freedom fries either.

No freedom fries = no freedom!

I'm against Freedom Fries Control! They'll have to pry my Freedom Fries from my cold, dead hands! 

Your cold, dead, greasy, salt encrusted hands.

For you newcomers, this is what you call thread drift.  We started talking about cup holders and are now dangerously close to a discussion on gun control.  All I know about that is "this is my rifle, this is my gun.  This is for fighting, this is for fun."  Rifle control is one thing, but my wife already has too much control over my gun.

I'm putting two of these in my MG:

The look might not be right for a Speedster. But I think they work for the TD. The bonus is they are removable, and all that is left in your interior is the chrome bracket.

$19 a piece at:

http://www.hotrodleather.com/i...-rod-cup-holder.html

Well, speaking of thread drift and your wife controlling your "other gun", this video of my favorite (now dead) comedian talks about the subject and what would happen if she had total control of that thing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuA0Xm2cy1s

I think Mr. Mossberg's option is quite nice and Vinny will be adding at least two to his car soon, if he doesn't already have some in the trunk.

Vinny's look a bit more like stirrups, I would imagine.

You mean like a mobile gyno exam table?

Yup.

Hmmm...so now I have a TD and a mobile ob/gyn office?

I'll let ya;'ll now how THAT works out!