Cupholder solution
#31
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The OP's placement would not work for me and I think as others have commented it's too shallow to hold anything upright under braking or spirited driving.
As for the Ash Tray Idea, I believe that would also be in the way of Shifting, even placing an Auto in Park.
If you must have a cup holder, than the side Console mount or the side /seat slip in unit would be my first and second choice.
I just place a bottle of water behind the drivers seat and do a reach around
As for the Ash Tray Idea, I believe that would also be in the way of Shifting, even placing an Auto in Park.
If you must have a cup holder, than the side Console mount or the side /seat slip in unit would be my first and second choice.
I just place a bottle of water behind the drivers seat and do a reach around
#32
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Yeah, that's a significant consideration, obviously. I did a quick orientation test-fit using the insert from my Cayenne and it seemed like it would work without interfering with the shifter (I have a Rogerbox). Just a concept at this point, we'll see how it goes.
#33
Three Wheelin'
Alan, I've been looking for that dual cup holder for a couple years. IIRC, it comes from the VW Vanogan and has a separate base for VW's typical floor mount. None of the VW aftermarket people seem to have it, so if you know of a source................I'm in for one all day! BTW, I had an Audi TT that had cup holders mounted on the rear tunnel in a configuration similar to the OP's. What a PITA!
#35
I'm going to look into the setup Alan has. Looks best for drivers and riders needs.
Brian.
#37
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The VW cupholder that Alan displays is a VW accessory item, available at dealers and once in a while aftermarket. There was a Transporter-themed site that carried them for a while, but the cost was escalating pretty fast from VW. They were fitted to late 1980's Passat cars as accessories. A friend who was a factory service rep for VW/Audi at the time graciously supplied mine. Note that Carl at Motorsports carried them for a while too. Ping him and see if he still has them.
#40
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Here's pics of larger lids that are available. Made by Petervik who is known here too. Got mine from him. Made very well. Gives potential space for a larger item if I were to put one in the center bin, but I really wanted for my arm sits much more comfortably on long drives. Note pic of original vs his.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geniune-Leat...88WgXw&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Geniune-Leat...88WgXw&vxp=mtr
Ill get one, but have the fun of picking it up directly in Thailand.
#42
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And....
There are certainly far less destructive and completely reversible ways to do it, if that is in any way a priority for you.
I went with these: http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html
I went with these: http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/index.html
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