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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 01:11 AM
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$1 Cup holder. Thoughts?



had this hole in my center console from where I think the clock was supposed to be. Ordered a 3inch cup holder off Amazon for $1 and fits nicely. Wondering if anyone has any tips on how to secure it? Should I use glue or double sided tape? Also wondering how I could seal those holes the cupholder came with. I have another coming that should be sealed at bottom and was $2 will see if it fits.
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 10:26 AM
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Re: $1 Cup holder. Thoughts?

Could cut little pieces of double sided tape to sit around the lip and stick to the center console so it's not a completely permanent thing in case you want to put a clock back in one day.

I would look for a black epoxy to seal those holes. hold a piece of sheet metal or something flat and slick to the inside while you put the epoxy in the hole from the backside, let harden a little, and then remove the sheet metal so you have a nice clean plugged hole that's uniform with the interior of the cup holder.
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:20 PM
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Looks Great !
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:48 PM
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Silicone adhesive under the lip...
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:49 PM
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What's the little red light for?...
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Re: $1 Cup holder. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by T.L.
What's the little red light for?...
that’s for the alarm system
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 12:51 PM
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Re: $1 Cup holder. Thoughts?

Originally Posted by TylerSteez
Could cut little pieces of double sided tape to sit around the lip and stick to the center console so it's not a completely permanent thing in case you want to put a clock back in one day.

I would look for a black epoxy to seal those holes. hold a piece of sheet metal or something flat and slick to the inside while you put the epoxy in the hole from the backside, let harden a little, and then remove the sheet metal so you have a nice clean plugged hole that's uniform with the interior of the cup holder.
I think I will try the double sided tape. Thanks for the tip about black epoxy I’ll try to use that!
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Old Aug 10, 2024 | 01:40 PM
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Re: $1 Cup holder. Thoughts?

Might be able to use a thin o-ring to fit nicely. That way if you need to remove it, you can pull it out while still sealing it a bit so nothing spills down inside the console.
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