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Old Sep 24, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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Another cup holder idea, have a question.

I'm not around my car right now to check, but i was curious if someone knows off the top of their head if the center console in a camaro is bigger at the top than the bottom. I could of swore it had a slight envelope to it and got skinnier the deeper it is.

my plan is to take a sheet of abs plastic and cut it to the size of the top dimensions of the inside of the center console (under armrest), and put holes in it, so it could be a removable cup holder tray.

My plans pretty much bust though if its the same width all the way down. id have to epoxy some small bars 3/4th the way up the inside for it to have a lip to sit on
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:56 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

would be good idea. i liked this when i saw it.


http://www.rickscamaros.com/camaro-c...1982-1992.html

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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:02 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

Thanksfor that site man i will get that instead of replacing my lid only.
(Sory for hijaking he thread its just that i was searching for something like this like the 4th gen consoles)
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:05 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

Originally Posted by JR350tpi
Thanksfor that site man i will get that instead of replacing my lid only.
(Sory for hijaking he thread its just that i was searching for something like this like the 4th gen consoles)
no problem lmk how it works. im doing it soon cause going to taco bell and driving a 5 speed and holding a drink is starting to get old.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:11 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

Thats even worser driving a stick shift and drinking if i hate not having a cup holder because i have spilled so many sodas that i replaced my carpet to black instead for i wont see any stains.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

Originally Posted by JR350tpi
Thats even worser driving a stick shift and drinking if i hate not having a cup holder because i have spilled so many sodas that i replaced my carpet to black instead for i wont see any stains.
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i have become quite the professional at driving with my knee. i can almost shift to lol. i love when people call me when i have a soda in my hand my absolute favorite.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 03:19 AM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

IMO this tech article is best option: https://www.thirdgen.org/cupholder
Shiter plates are realtively cheap (less than $50 on ebay) if you dont want to cut on the original, or decide you dont like it and want to switch back there is no visable damage done. Only issue I see is you might have to move your drink to mess with the radio.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

The best idea i`ve seen is buying a boat cupholder insert and putting it behind the window switches on the console.Yes drilling a hole is required but i think it`s the best idea and looks like it belongs there.I bought my cupholder for about $2.50.Just havnt gotten around to drilling the hole yet.
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Old Oct 15, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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Re: Another cup holder idea, have a question.

Originally Posted by Shadygrady
The best idea i`ve seen is buying a boat cupholder insert and putting it behind the window switches on the console.Yes drilling a hole is required but i think it`s the best idea and looks like it belongs there.I bought my cupholder for about $2.50.Just havnt gotten around to drilling the hole yet.
I agree, thats were they ought to be. I just wish there was room there for two. All the mods ive seen in that location were a single, dont think two would fit, but if anyones seen different Id be interested in doin it.
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