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Feb 9, 2022 | 01:00 PM

Stallzer

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Ecklers drink holders

Strange question but does anyone use these? If so, do you like them? Is there a better option?

https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1968...-121530-1.html

I'm a coffee drinker and coffee and manual transmissions don't play well together in the sandbox.

Feb 9, 2022 | 01:42 PM

redwingvette

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I love my morning coffee as well but I don’t honk a cup holder is the answer
i see slit coffee everywhere

Feb 9, 2022 | 02:08 PM

Fast81

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They're one of the best options out there but if you're a big guy with big legs it'll dig into your right leg on long drives.......................

Feb 9, 2022 | 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by redwingvette

I love my morning coffee as well but I don’t honk a cup holder is the answer
i see slit coffee everywhere

I'm confident the words "think" and "spilled" were intended to be part of this post, but I like it better as written.

Feb 9, 2022 | 02:15 PM

Stallzer

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Originally Posted by Fast81

They're one of the best options out there but if you're a big guy with big legs it'll dig into your right leg on long drives.......................

I'm 6'4" and about 230 Lbs. Not looking good.....

Feb 9, 2022 | 04:04 PM

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I don’t know if it will work for a C3 but I make my own for my midyears. I just cut a wooden 2x4 to fit the ashtray pocket (ashtray insert removed) and screw the cup holder to the wood. It doesn’t cause any damage and can be easily remove and put the ashtray insert back in. Below is a link to pictures s of it.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nk-holder.html

Feb 9, 2022 | 05:24 PM

ddawson

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I use them,

Feb 9, 2022 | 07:09 PM

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Try this one, I saw it in a C3 I was looking at. It was placed between the console and the passenger seat putting the cup out of the way. Downside is not usable with a passenger in the seat.

https://www.autozone.com/interior-or...der/363863_0_0

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Feb 9, 2022 | 07:15 PM

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I was able to find the car pictures where I saw the above cup holder if you wanted to see what it looked like in a C3. Hope this helps you out.

Feb 9, 2022 | 07:17 PM

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I had one, it's functional, does the job, doesn't look too bad, secure but as everyone says.... LARGE
The two sides have inserts in them that take the cup holder down from something you can put a coffee mug in (like you have at home, ceramic with a handle) down to pop or water bottle size...
I'm working (still a 3d model on the screen) on making the same idea but just smaller to take a pop can or water bottle
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Feb 9, 2022 | 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ICE only

I was able to find the car pictures where I saw the above cup holder if you wanted to see what it looked like in a C3. Hope this helps you out.

I've got one of those sitting on the shelf, it didn't really fit right on my older style console very well

M

Feb 9, 2022 | 07:28 PM

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Way back at one time some company was making these for the c3 but stopped

Haven't seen them since
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Feb 9, 2022 | 07:52 PM

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Cant remember where i got this one from, works great tho.

Feb 9, 2022 | 10:24 PM

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I like that one, with no passenger that would be a great addition. Lots of room for snacks, Mickey D's, White Castles.

Feb 9, 2022 | 11:40 PM

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How long of a drive do you have that you can’t go without something to drink? No, don’t drink in your car. It’s not that hard.

Feb 10, 2022 | 06:46 AM

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THANKS ICE, for $7 i'll pick one up over lunch and try it out, really like that its easily removable for passengers.

Feb 10, 2022 | 08:10 AM

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How long of a drive do you have that you can’t go without something to drink? No, don’t drink in your car. It’s not that hard.

Not happening. My coffee cup is surgically attached to my hand in the morning. Other issue is the best coffee is right next to the house and zero by work so we drink and drive. There is a reason they sell these things.

Feb 10, 2022 | 02:12 PM

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How long of a drive do you have that you can’t go without something to drink? No, don’t drink in your car. It’s not that hard.

I like to do morning cruises and they can be long, Coffee or a soda are nice to have on a long ride.

Feb 10, 2022 | 02:21 PM

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Richard Daugird

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I got a piece of plywood and epoxied a couple 3"x4" PVC adapters. I just set it on the floorboard of whatever vehicle I am driving. Maybe I need to make a new one out of a nice piece of wood...