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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Question on 4th gen console swap (Read Faq)

Ok, I was wondering about the fact. It says that the 93-96 T/A had the single cup holder. So, I want to know, is it ONLY the 93-96 T/A that has this? What about the 93-96 Firebird(V6)/Formula or Camaro(V6 or V8)?

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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don't know about the maros but the firebird, formula, and ta will all have the same cup holder. If you want the 4 cupholder setup, you need a 98+ unit.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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don't know about the maros but the firebird, formula, and ta will all have the same cup holder. If you want the 4 cupholder setup, you need a 98+ unit.
Actually, you want the 97+ console if you want the four cupholders.

The earlier firebird console has one, but it is useless. The 93-96 firebirds all had the same console.

The earlier camaro consoles are useless for refittment into a thirdgen. They had the goofy tape rack right where the radio & a/c area is on a thirdgen. Hope this helps!

Here's mine, it's a 98 console.

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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Thanks for your responses guys! Im interested in the SINGLE cup holder.

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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don't get too interested buddy, it's a pointless cupholder... trust me, i don't know who was designing back @ GM, but they really did a ****-poor job on the engineering of it....

I've got a 97+ console (thanks for the correction on the year, thought they came w/ the ls1s, but guess they were just before em) and it works awesome...unfortunately, i've got a 96 dash, and as a result, the console left a gap, so i had to switch to the early model console, until i can fine a good 98+ dash, at which point things will be done...right, finally.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 05:48 PM
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I have a 96 Trans Am console in my car and all the cupholder is good for is holding my cell phone. of course i don't have food or drinks in my car.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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I actually want the single cup holder, just bescause its a little more "low pro" than having four...

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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:14 PM
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i know i'm probably being a jerk or offering opinions where none are needed, so...choose as you wish.

The 4 cup holders however are well placed in "stealth" positions. You'll probably never see the two sitting in the back, unless looking through the hatch, or over the seats...worst case it makes a nice place to put a cell if your other stuff is to cluttered. The front cupholder is only more functional because it is deeper and has a higher front wall than the previous 1 cupholder version. And the 4th cupholder is the one hidden from view under the radio pod, only showing up when needed, and in opinion...nothing looks more slick than that thing popping out on cue chix dig it.
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Old Dec 29, 2004 | 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by 85f-bird
i know i'm probably being a jerk or offering opinions where none are needed, so...choose as you wish.

The 4 cup holders however are well placed in "stealth" positions. You'll probably never see the two sitting in the back, unless looking through the hatch, or over the seats...worst case it makes a nice place to put a cell if your other stuff is to cluttered. The front cupholder is only more functional because it is deeper and has a higher front wall than the previous 1 cupholder version. And the 4th cupholder is the one hidden from view under the radio pod, only showing up when needed, and in opinion...nothing looks more slick than that thing popping out on cue chix dig it.
Werd! The early console cupholder is WAY to shallow to be useful. On your first hard stop when your drink dumps all over your shifter the four letter words will be flying! The other issue is the early console is very flimsy, the later console is nice and sturdy as the plastic is much thicker. I had an early console first and then switched to the later, so I have used both, and the later one is hands down the best. JMHO though!
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 10:32 AM
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in case ya dont knwo what it looks like. 2 of the cup holders are for rear passengers one is located right behind the shifter and the 4th swings out from the right side and when its not open you wouldnt even know it is a cup holder. And the two front ones work quite well.
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