Which cup holder is fastest?
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Racer
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Which cup holder is fastest?
Got'cha. I drive my '79 daily and can no longer go without a cup holder. I give up, I gotta have one. I really miss having one in the mornings, don't need it the rest of the day but I gotta have one in the morning. I have seen a few on the net for between $15 to $30 bucks. Anybody happy or unhappy with their choice of coffee cup holder? Which if any could you guys recommend? Thanks
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (blue_74)
You mean people actually eat and drink in their Corvettes? :nono: :lol: :seeya
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
Ive got the wood one from Mid America, have had it for sometime and would not be without it. It slips over the Emerg. Brake handle on my 79.............LT
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
I wanted one that slipped over the brake, but I didn't want woodgrain and didn't want to spend $20 to paint over it anyhow, so I made one. I copied the design of the wood one; excpet made it slightly smaller. Isued computer plastic 3" cable feed holes to trim the wood nicely. For the piece that fits over the brake I used a plastic paper clip holder with the end cut off and finished. After assembly a pianted a semi-sheen black wetsanded smooth, mulitple coats. For a final touch I ordered a 25th anniversay pin and cut off the pin part and glues in the center of theholder. I spent right around the same amount, but I have on that looks like it was designed for my car and matches beautifully. I have had some folks suggest I make these, but to make it worthwhile I would have to charge a little more than the ones already sold.
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
Get one of those hats that you put cans in and route a plastic straw tube to your mouth ! :lol: :jester
At least, that's what I'd hafta do to keep my right hand free for shifting. :steering:
At least, that's what I'd hafta do to keep my right hand free for shifting. :steering:
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (verskel)
OK - I don't like the slip-on cupholders.
I have a big cup. (the kind you drink from). :jester
Here is my idea:
First, find a small articulated arm that is used to mount cell phones to the
floor (center hump) of cars.
Find a stainless steel cylinder with a bottom - suitable to hold your cup without spilling or tipping under heavy Gs.
Mount the cylinder to one end of the arm and mount the base of the arm on
the side of the tranny tunnel - in front of the passenger seat.
It can be adjusted in angle, height, and location.
Done.
:seeya
I have a big cup. (the kind you drink from). :jester
Here is my idea:
First, find a small articulated arm that is used to mount cell phones to the
floor (center hump) of cars.
Find a stainless steel cylinder with a bottom - suitable to hold your cup without spilling or tipping under heavy Gs.
Mount the cylinder to one end of the arm and mount the base of the arm on
the side of the tranny tunnel - in front of the passenger seat.
It can be adjusted in angle, height, and location.
Done.
:seeya
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (verskel)
:lolg:
:lolg: :lolg: :lolg:
Get one of those hats that you put cans in and route a plastic straw tube to your mouth ! :lol: :jester
At least, that's what I'd hafta do to keep my right hand free for shifting. :steering:
At least, that's what I'd hafta do to keep my right hand free for shifting. :steering:
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (NHvette)
Go to a marine supply house and get one of those gimbal-mounted cupholders! :yesnod:
However, comma, it seems somewhat sacreligious to have cupholders in a C3. Just ask the Germans -- they still think we're NUTS for having cupholders in our vehicles. Something about getting in the way of driving. Then again, in S. Calif (and other parts of the country), driving is more a matter of sitting in traffic...
:D
However, comma, it seems somewhat sacreligious to have cupholders in a C3. Just ask the Germans -- they still think we're NUTS for having cupholders in our vehicles. Something about getting in the way of driving. Then again, in S. Calif (and other parts of the country), driving is more a matter of sitting in traffic...
:D
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
I like the one I purchased from Ecklers. It mounts to the emegency brake counsel using the original holes. It has a center ring that can be removed to accomodate a coffee cup.
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Tom Johnson)
And I thought a cup holder was one of those things that mount on the wall in my garage to hold the cup of parts. You mean they have them to put in the car to hold the screws from the dash when ya take it apart? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (redwingvette)
My parents' Volvo has an unholy amoun of cup holders, 2 flips out ones in the center console and 2 (per side!) in the door-panel "bins."
I have one of those cheapo plastic things that slips in next to the seat. If you have a really nice interior you might not want to do that, but it works well for me temporarily. It even fits those 64oz fountain drinks I am fond of :D
-Chris
I have one of those cheapo plastic things that slips in next to the seat. If you have a really nice interior you might not want to do that, but it works well for me temporarily. It even fits those 64oz fountain drinks I am fond of :D
-Chris
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
A real world answer - yes, I drink coffee my CAR - which happens to be a Vette.
Don't get the one that slips over the brake handle. Get the one that screws onto the whatevertheplasticpartiscalled. You can't use the parking brake when the cups are attached to it.
But I am pushing 200K miles on my car that I drive and drink in, so what do I know.
If your car sits on a trailer, why would you need a cupholder?
Don't get the one that slips over the brake handle. Get the one that screws onto the whatevertheplasticpartiscalled. You can't use the parking brake when the cups are attached to it.
But I am pushing 200K miles on my car that I drive and drink in, so what do I know.
If your car sits on a trailer, why would you need a cupholder?
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (page62)
Go to a marine supply house and get one of those gimbal-mounted cupholders! :yesnod:
Seriously, I have been thinking about one as well, mainly for the road trip to Bowling Green and the CI-5 (that is if registration ever gets going). Being a bit of a woodworker I will probably fabricate one of my own design.
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Larry82)
........You can't use the parking brake when the cups are attached to it.....
Besides with a 4-speed, I'm too busy to be eating or drinking while driving.... :auto:
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
Thank you to all the daily corvette drivers for your replies. I knew I'd take some hits for wanting a to put a cup holder in my car. I know it all in good fun, and my cup holder will spend most of it's time in the garage, on the wall. The other mod I already made is a pretty blonde in the passenger seat. She loves the car, I'm a happy man. I know I know, some of you like red heads. To each his own.
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (Augie 79)
I have the cup holder that fits over the e-brake handle. Works great!
The e-brake can still be used as long as there is no cup in it.
Easy to install or remove. I had to trim the inside to make it fit properly.
I never have anything but water in the cup in case it should spill.
:cheers:
The e-brake can still be used as long as there is no cup in it.
Easy to install or remove. I had to trim the inside to make it fit properly.
I never have anything but water in the cup in case it should spill.
:cheers:
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Re: Which cup holder is fastest? (gliot1)
I wanted one that slipped over the brake, but I didn't want woodgrain and didn't want to spend $20 to paint over it anyhow, so I made one. I copied the design of the wood one; excpet made it slightly smaller. Isued computer plastic 3" cable feed holes to trim the wood nicely. For the piece that fits over the brake I used a plastic paper clip holder with the end cut off and finished. After assembly a pianted a semi-sheen black wetsanded smooth, mulitple coats. For a final touch I ordered a 25th anniversay pin and cut off the pin part and glues in the center of theholder. I spent right around the same amount, but I have on that looks like it was designed for my car and matches beautifully. I have had some folks suggest I make these, but to make it worthwhile I would have to charge a little more than the ones already sold.
How about a picture?? :cheers: