I know alot of people have been looking for pics of them installed in a camaro, so i finally got down this weekend and installed them. I may even write a tech article on it...maybe.

this is the only shot that came out, i'll take some more in the morning of both.



(i already hit it getting out in a tight spot )

 

Bad thing first .. hmmm how does one use them while driving ? I mean ... I don't even like leaning forward to adjust the radio while I'm driving


On the good side ... looks VERY good ... like it came fro mthe factory

 

I've had them in my RS for years now. Why would you need a to write a tech article? The square holes to mount them are already in your doors. Just insert a license plate plastic mount in the hole, mark the location onto the back side of the door panel by shoving a cut-off pencil in the hole of the insert and pressing the panel up to it. Then drill or poke a hole with a punch or awl. Re-install door panel and screw cup-holders in place.

Lon

 

Lon,

Are the holes there in earlier cars? I don't recall seeing them in my 85.

JamesC

 

I suppose you are right, Lon, it was a pretty straight forward install. The only thing i had a problem with was getting the upper trim off.

 

thats cool. I made one in my console and it looks stock!

 

I thought they were in a bad spot, but getting the drinks out isnt that big of a pain

 

No. My 90 has them. I haven't had the door trim off my 88 yet to see. I can't recall what year they were available on Firebird, but whatever year it was Camaros had the same mounting inside the door. If yours doesn't have the square mounting holes it actually simplifies the installation. You can just hold the map pocket/cup holder up to the door and drill, and then screw it in place with sheet metal screws.

Regarding the removal of the upper door trim piece, it was always a PITA for me too. That is until I read a post on here. It removes easily by sliding the inner door panel to the rear. Pop the panel fasteners first with a putty knife or screwdriver, and then lift the panel slightly away from the door as you push the entire panel to the rear. Voila, it comes off without a hassle.

Lon

 

i wish i would have known this before i began battle with the upper panels . But thanks for the info, it will come in handy when i need to replace the window motors.

P.S. are you going to SS the drive (El Toro)?

 

Yep, there will be a 90 RS Camaro convertible there with Firebird map pocket/cup holders. I'll be interested to see that the Malibu SS is like to drive.

Lon

 

They were factory on 90-92 Firebird's. I got tired of kicking mine so when I redid my door panels, I just left em off. besides the door looked too cluttered with them on

 

looks good, how strong are they?

 

A real american muscle car does not have cup holders. 'Nuff said.
On the other note, I have my girlfriend hold them.
If you are really in the pinch, just open up your storage box in the center console and put it in there. I am sure you have enough crap in there to prop it up.

 

they are realitivly strong, but they quickly get scuffed up. I am considering covering them in vinyl or something, something soft, because the scuff looks REALLY bad .