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Old May 12, 2011 | 04:23 PM
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Custom cup holders w/LEDs

I've seen quite a few custom cup holders posted. Only recently did I get around to installing some I made myself. It replaces the ash tray.
Made from Plexiglas which I cut using a CNC mill I had access to.
The lighting was pretty simple too, I just ran wires under the center console to the light bulb that lights up the shifter.
Glued together using a sort of chemical that melts the plastic together, to form a nearly seamless seal.
I had to use a dremel to cut out some plastic on the inside to get a perfect fit.

I can easily make any of you a set. With or without lights. I'm pretty much limited to clear, red blue yellow, or green. I can also custom-engrave the bottoms. I can't exactly do black, because the tubing part would still be clear.
Here's my prices:
Clear, no lights, no engraving - $30
Colored, no engraving - $35
Colored, engraving (pretty much limited to model and year) - $40
Other prices may vary, so be specific about what ya want
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Old May 12, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

That looks awesome, got any pictures of it in the day time? I'd like to do something like that, without the Plexi-glass or lights though.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 12:22 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

I would love to do that, but I'm afraid it'd block my radio. I see you have an aftermarket deck as well, do the drinks ever get in the way?
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:20 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

That looks awesome! I really wish someone actually made these- I'd probably just go with stock black and no lights, though in keeping with the more original theme of my car.
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:13 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

That gives me an interesting idea for that space. What is the diameter of those holes?
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Old May 13, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Originally Posted by Cpt Vos Bradley
I've seen quite a few custom cup holders posted. Only recently did I get around to installing some I made myself. It replaces the ash tray.
Made from Plexiglas which I cut using a CNC mill I had access to.
The lighting was pretty simple too, I just ran wires under the center console to the light bulb that lights up the shifter.
Glued together using a sort of chemical that melts the plastic together, to form a nearly seamless seal.
you might be able to mae some money here... just saying. offer the lights in different colors to match other schemes and offer a black non lighted version and you could make some cash...
just saying i would buy a black one for 30.00 plus shipping...just saying..
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Old May 13, 2011 | 06:24 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Originally Posted by 11ellswray
you might be able to mae some money here... just saying. offer the lights in different colors to match other schemes and offer a black non lighted version and you could make some cash...
just saying i would buy a black one for 30.00 plus shipping...just saying..

Yep, me too!
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Old May 14, 2011 | 10:57 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

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Yep, me too!
thats a total of 60 bucks so far..... just saying.... i might even pay 35.... just saying..
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Originally Posted by 11ellswray
thats a total of 60 bucks so far..... just saying.... i might even pay 35.... just saying..
The problem is he probably has at least $15 in materials and $30 in machine time in each set. Low production is really expensive.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Originally Posted by AKcamaroAK
I would love to do that, but I'm afraid it'd block my radio. I see you have an aftermarket deck as well, do the drinks ever get in the way?
Yes. They do get in the way... but I run my radio mostly through my MP3 Player, which is on a cord. so it works out.
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

I can easily make any of you a set. With or without lights. I'm pretty much limited to clear, red blue yellow, or green. I can also custom-engrave the bottoms.
Here's my prices:
Clear, no lights, no engraving - $30
Colored, no engraving - $35
Colored, engraving (Limited to pretty much limited to model and year) - $40

If you could, private message me what you want. I'd really appreciate it. Thank you all.

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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Here's some more pic's.
Attached Thumbnails Custom cup holders w/LEDs-1.jpg   Custom cup holders w/LEDs-2.jpg   Custom cup holders w/LEDs-3.jpg  
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Old May 15, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

if people want solid black you could use speaker box ports for the tubes...just an idea for you. they fit a can of coke nicely
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Old May 15, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

im loving this idea and if i ever go back from a 4th gen center console to third ill want a set!! (cant get the 4th gen center console setup to work properlly so it might be sooner than later ) GREAT JOB
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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

How would i go about paying you for this? I am very interested in purchasing a set do you think you could go to ebay with this? you could make alot more money than just selling on here and payment would be alot safer and easier.
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Old May 16, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Originally Posted by Yes_to_83_z28
How would i go about paying you for this? I am very interested in purchasing a set do you think you could go to ebay with this? you could make alot more money than just selling on here and payment would be alot safer and easier.
Send me a Private Message. Pay-pal most likely. I'll look into ebay aswell.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

THAT IS LEGIT.
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Old May 13, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Re: Custom cup holders w/LEDs

Those look pretty nice, I love anything done with LEDs
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Old May 19, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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I'll take a set. I've got Paypal! Nitro
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