Another Cup Holder Option
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Another Cup Holder Option
After reading a lot about installing cup holders in this forum, I thought it was time for me to do this myself. I wasn't thrilled with a plastic cup holder, so I searched for an alternative and came across a spun aluminum cup used in marine applications. I thought that this would match my gage bezels and look nicer than a plastic one.
I bought the black model GH40AL-B made by Beckson Marine; they also come in various other anodized colors. You can find them at this link: http://www.beckson.com/ghal.html. Needless to say, I am very happy with the results.
The install required a 3-5/8" diameter hole saw. Before cutting the hole, I relocated my hatch switch forward, next to the 5-speed shift diagram. This cup has a rather large lip diameter, I'm not sure you could mount it without relocating the switch. If anyone wants me to measure this out, let me know.
I bought the black model GH40AL-B made by Beckson Marine; they also come in various other anodized colors. You can find them at this link: http://www.beckson.com/ghal.html. Needless to say, I am very happy with the results.
The install required a 3-5/8" diameter hole saw. Before cutting the hole, I relocated my hatch switch forward, next to the 5-speed shift diagram. This cup has a rather large lip diameter, I'm not sure you could mount it without relocating the switch. If anyone wants me to measure this out, let me know.
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Re: Another Cup Holder Option
Looks good.
You could "Pimp it up a notch" (LOL) and do a cup holder w/ LED lights in it, they have wired and battery operated ones.
Google LED cup holders, kinda tunerish, but cool.
You could "Pimp it up a notch" (LOL) and do a cup holder w/ LED lights in it, they have wired and battery operated ones.
Google LED cup holders, kinda tunerish, but cool.
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Yea, I'm not the "pimp-it-up" kind of guy, I like things plain and simple. Notice my black gage bezels, I like the subtleness of blending in with the dash.
Although my 2011 Durango does have a light band around its 2 cup holders and that looks pretty cool as well as being functional at night.
I may have to do some research as you suggest . . .
Although my 2011 Durango does have a light band around its 2 cup holders and that looks pretty cool as well as being functional at night.
I may have to do some research as you suggest . . .
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Re: Another Cup Holder Option
i did this couple months ago i used a pool table cup holder from sears for less then 10
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FYI - if you can't tell from my picture, the black anodize is a satin type of finish, not shiny. It goes really well with the textured finish of our dash and console surfaces. I think that's why I didn't want a plastic cup, afraid it would be shiny black.
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Re: Another Cup Holder Option
Luckily, you have crank windows.
Is it like the one on my 4th gen?, does the cup get in the way while shifting?
If you had a hatch release button, where did you put it?
Is it like the one on my 4th gen?, does the cup get in the way while shifting?
If you had a hatch release button, where did you put it?
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Re: Another Cup Holder Option
I suppose if your drink was really tall, you might bump it. I don't notice it to be a problem. When I don't have a drink, it's a great place to put my phone. I relocated the hatch switch next to the 5-speed shift emblem, you can see that in my photo.
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Hey rockstarr4, if you don't mind me asking.. what steering wheel is that ??? it's beautiful.. stone
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http://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-5196
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Re: Another Cup Holder Option
Thanks! I have the same wheel and I just ordered the horn.WOW what a difference the horn makes.. I thought your steering wheel was one of those high dollar steering wheels.. lol Also, I can't believe GM didn't put cup holders in our cars.. I got mine from cupholdersonline.. $2.99 I love it! People always ask "what option code is that???" lol stone
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