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Old Jun 15, 2020 | 07:49 PM
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Hello everyone, just wanted to share this with you in case you were wondering how to solve the cup holder issue. There aren't too many options out there and I really did not like the one where you replace the middle divider with the taller one which sticks out and you cannot close the lid. So, I searched ebay and amazon high and low and found these. Only $12 shipped to my door and I had within a few days of ordering. Although it says its for a trailblazer, the 3" insert fit like a glove! No more tipping water bottles while doing 10 g's around the corner!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJ6RTTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJ6RTTM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1




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Very cool, thanks for the info and link
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Old Jun 16, 2020 | 01:19 AM
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I bought a set of those (or equivalent) and was surprised at how well they worked.
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Good find and great that they keep things nice and secure in the cup holder.
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I solved the problem. No drinks in the car. The cup holder is for my phone.



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Me too!
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Damn, that phone’s seen better days! Was it flying around the car before? 😂
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Nothing but water in my car!
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Not sure which cup holder you are talking about that sticks up so high the door won’t close. I picked up one that stops the flop and when installed correctly, it works perfectly holding a number of different cup sizes. When not using, I easily press it down and have a perfect space to hold my shades, or cell phone. The door closes easily when the cup holders are not being used. You don’t have to have a mechanical aptitude to install this option.
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Originally Posted by CPO Rob
I solved the problem. No drinks in the car. The cup holder is for my phone.

that was one of the first things I figured out when I got the car and still use it that way. only issue is on really hot days the sun hitting it at that angle really cooks it. if I can just hold on a few more months thing Ill save the $50 bucks..lol
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You know it does looked trashed, but I think its the reflection of the water case. But it fits there perfectly.
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You are absolutley right. Mine cooks too. I tried to use the middle air vent for the AC and direct the kool air there.
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There's also these
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I designed and 3d printed this which works great.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4224790
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Originally Posted by CMEGONE
Hello everyone, just wanted to share this with you in case you were wondering how to solve the cup holder issue. There aren't too many options out there and I really did not like the one where you replace the middle divider with the taller one which sticks out and you cannot close the lid. So, I searched ebay and amazon high and low and found these. Only $12 shipped to my door and I had within a few days of ordering. Although it says its for a trailblazer, the 3" insert fit like a glove! No more tipping water bottles while doing 10 g's around the corner!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered a pair of these and got them in today. They fit perfectly. Thanks for the recommendation!
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I just use a koozie. It is simple, quick, easy, works well, and cheap (usually a promotional freebie).
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Great job!! Keep it up!!

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Yup, bought these exact ones and they are perfect. Good rubber. Tight fit.

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I have the same inserts and they work perfectly. $12 compared to $40
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