C5 Cupholder
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Altos CA
C5 Cupholder
I have just purchased a 2000 C5 Convertible after 5 years of owning a C4. The C5 has done a great job of fixing the deciences of the C4 but the cupholder on the C5 is a disaster. With a cup that fits the bottom of the cupholder perfectly, I goosed the engine and the cup ended up in the passenger seat, spilling its contents. The holder just has no support keeping it from falling over to the rear.
Has anyone found a good fix for this problem?
Has anyone found a good fix for this problem?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Not far from COTA
I have tried the cupholder shown above and if you are by yourself it works great
http://www.jettcoauto.com/
intrudes on the leg space of a passenger
I also bought a two cup holder from Milton Isles and it works fine if you don't drive in a spirited manner, but what fun is that
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/reviews/...=315&TopicID=8
http://www.jettcoauto.com/
intrudes on the leg space of a passenger
I also bought a two cup holder from Milton Isles and it works fine if you don't drive in a spirited manner, but what fun is that
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/reviews/...=315&TopicID=8
Melting Slicks
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From: Jamison Pa
St. Jude Donor '11-'25
Cup Holder by Girl-ina-box
I've got the cup holder from Girl-ina-box and I love it. It folds up when not in use and is adjustable.
She is a sponser.
Here's the link to her sales on eBay.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQgotopage...sortorderZ1QQs
Bob K.
She is a sponser.
Here's the link to her sales on eBay.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQgotopage...sortorderZ1QQs
Bob K.
Last edited by Bob K; Mar 29, 2005 at 06:13 PM. Reason: spelling
Advanced
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Girl-ina-box Cup holder
Originally Posted by Bob K
I've got the cup holver from Girl-in-a-box and I love it. I folds up when not in use and is adjustable.
I think that she is a sponser now.
Bob K.
I think that she is a sponser now.
Bob K.
I also have a cup holder from Girl-ina-box - it is great.
If you go into the C5 parts section, you will find Girl- ina-box selling the cup holders on Ebay also.
You also can just find girl-ina-box and send her an E:mail
She is excellant to deal with.
Racer
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I experienced the same problems with cup holders. All of the ones I tried I either did not like or they took up room from the passenger seat and the driver needed to reach over the console. This is what I made to solve the problem. This one is the 6th design and I think the final. It holds everything that we need for both in town and long trips. I am thinking of making and selling them for $85.00, the top is plastic either black or tope the rest is wood; you can then paint it to match your interior. The install is just to wedge it between the consol wall and the passenger seat. Please let me know what you think.
Pro
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From: Northeast IN
Originally Posted by 2003vert
I experienced the same problems with cup holders. All of the ones I tried I either did not like or they took up room from the passenger seat and the driver needed to reach over the console. This is what I made to solve the problem. This one is the 6th design and I think the final. It holds everything that we need for both in town and long trips. I am thinking of making and selling them for $85.00, the top is plastic either black or tope the rest is wood; you can then paint it to match your interior. The install is just to wedge it between the consol wall and the passenger seat. Please let me know what you think.
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From: Virginia Beach Va
Originally Posted by Gray Weasel
When I got my 03 it is the only thing I bitched about.So Now when I fell the need for speed Its one on the wheel and one on the cup 
...have fun with the new toy...... 
...have fun with the new toy...... 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Altos CA
I started this thread and appreciate all the information. I just ordered the girl-ina-box one on ebay. Looks like it is better than the others I have seen since it folds up.
Melting Slicks
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From: Edmond, OK...One of the first rules of online forums: If you don't like what is said but can't refute it, attack the poster.
That opening on the console with a little lid is NOT a cup holder. It's a cell phone holder......dont you know anything? LOL
jeff
Gotta love the girl in a box cup holder! got 2 of em!!
jeff
Gotta love the girl in a box cup holder! got 2 of em!!
Burning Brakes
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From: Johnston, Iowa
Originally Posted by yellow01
Don't goose it with a cup or don't have a cup when goosing it
j/k
Yeah, it stinks. I've seen one solution at Mid America that looks like it may work, but have not tried this.
j/k
Yeah, it stinks. I've seen one solution at Mid America that looks like it may work, but have not tried this.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07
Originally Posted by yellow01
Don't goose it with a cup or don't have a cup when goosing it
j/k
Yeah, it stinks. I've seen one solution at Mid America that looks like it may work, but have not tried this.
j/k
Yeah, it stinks. I've seen one solution at Mid America that looks like it may work, but have not tried this.
I use one of these everyday the stock cup holder is for cell phone. Never a drink because it winds up all over the car.
Drifting
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From: Northwest Suburbs of Chicago IL
Originally Posted by white90conv
I have just purchased a 2000 C5 Convertible after 5 years of owning a C4. The C5 has done a great job of fixing the deciences of the C4 but the cupholder on the C5 is a disaster. With a cup that fits the bottom of the cupholder perfectly, I goosed the engine and the cup ended up in the passenger seat, spilling its contents. The holder just has no support keeping it from falling over to the rear.
Has anyone found a good fix for this problem?
Has anyone found a good fix for this problem?
well thats what i use it for ...
Race Director
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From: Baltimore suburbs Maryland
Originally Posted by NealB
I have tried the cupholder shown above and if you are by yourself it works great
http://www.jettcoauto.com/
intrudes on the leg space of a passenger
I also bought a two cup holder from Milton Isles and it works fine if you don't drive in a spirited manner, but what fun is that
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/reviews/...=315&TopicID=8
http://www.jettcoauto.com/
intrudes on the leg space of a passenger
I also bought a two cup holder from Milton Isles and it works fine if you don't drive in a spirited manner, but what fun is that
http://www.corvetteforum.cc/reviews/...=315&TopicID=8
