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Dec 23, 2016 | 09:59 AM

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tygar

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The one just below your post & above mine.

I was asking him, "JRPRICH", where to get it.
Tom

Dec 23, 2016 | 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tygar

The one just below your post & above mine.

I was asking him, "JRPRICH", where to get it.
Tom

Yes, Jrprich is me

It is not an insert. The pop up "finger" is cut out from the original ash tray door.
The steps are outlined in the links I posted. Once installed the finger pops up when the cup holder door is open and provides much needed stability.
I cut my finger wider than the original design and glued some black vinyl matt to it's back side. It works very well for me

A few pics:

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Dec 23, 2016 | 07:32 PM

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SG Lou

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Originally Posted by OWN'01

Cup holders are useless in a Vette when you accelerate

I found THAT out the hard way after owning my 04 for only a week.
Yeah, Large Coffee went flying EVERY WHERE !

Dec 24, 2016 | 11:23 AM

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David Shiel

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The scale issue applies to most

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Originally Posted by Dirty Dog

Some would say that is an appropriate thing to say about the entire car...

Economies of scale. It's a piece specifically to fit the Corvette, which means a (relatively) small market, which means a higher cost per unit for manufacturing.

accessories. Limited runs on expensive tooling.

Dec 24, 2016 | 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SG Lou

I found THAT out the hard way after owning my 04 for only a week.
Yeah, Large Coffee went flying EVERY WHERE !

Wouldn't have happened if you had the flying fickle finger mod

Dec 24, 2016 | 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ztheusa

What happened to "girl-in-a-box?"

The way over priced "girl-in-a-box?" holders were just one of the folding cupholders I mentioned in post 17 screwed to a clear plastic panel

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Dec 25, 2016 | 03:00 AM

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Water bottle. Crammed in the drivers seat. WTF do you really need to drink while driving a sports car? lol

Dec 25, 2016 | 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tgo

water bottle. Crammed in the drivers seat. Wtf do you really need to drink while driving a sports car? Lol

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Dec 25, 2016 | 03:59 PM

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I've never seen one that I would personally use. The best travel buddy looks really tacky to me.

I just make make sure every beverage I have has a lid and put it in between my legs.

Dec 25, 2016 | 06:24 PM

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Sam Handwich

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Originally Posted by dbgoodwin

I've never seen one that I would personally use. The best travel buddy looks really tacky to me.

I just make make sure every beverage I have has a lid and put it in between my legs.

And then if it is a really hot beverage you can get a bonus of roasted nuts on the side.

Dec 26, 2016 | 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Handwich

And then if it is a really hot beverage you can get a bonus of roasted nuts on the side.

hot coffee always gets extra care

Dec 26, 2016 | 11:49 PM

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No need for a cup holder in a c5. I need my hands for steering and shifting.

Dec 27, 2016 | 05:01 PM

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Well got the cup holder. It fits & isn't too badly in the way, but won't take any but my small cup (same one I have to use in my C4). Still looks & is, a cheap piece of plastic, but, still better than nothing. Guess I'll keep it until/unless I find better.

thanks for all the responses.
Tom

Dec 27, 2016 | 06:32 PM

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Which one did you get?

Dec 27, 2016 | 06:41 PM

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The "travel buddy" 2 cup that people were talking about.

Dec 27, 2016 | 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tygar

The "travel buddy" 2 cup that people were talking about.

"won't take any but my small cup"

Which is why I suggested the folding unit with the adjustable arms.....and they take us no space when not in use.