Cup holder in progress

[speedjunkie]

So tired of holding my drinks in my lap and so far not having seen any other decent cup holder options I have decided to embark on my own fabrication. First off let me state that this really isn't a viable option for someone with power mirrors unless you move the mirror switch. Or just adjust them then unplug the switch. I have non power aero mirrors so I decided to get rid of the switch.


I then traced the whole rectangle piece onto a piece of aluminum I had, moved the square where the security light clips in up further and this is what I have so far.

My next step will be to take some measurements and get a general drink size whole cut out on the bigger lower portion of the new plate. Then take another larger cup or something of that sort and cut the bottom portion off and affix to the bottom of the plate. So the hole isn't just open to under the center console. I also plan to line the top edge of holder with foam or something of that sort so it can hold a variety of drink sizes snug. My other worry is that I might need to build up higher from the top of the plate if this turns out to be to shallow if just made level with the plate.

[Rx-7fetish]

So tired of holding my drinks in my lap and so far not having seen any other decent cup holder options I have decided to embark on my own fabrication. First off let me state that this really isn't a viable option for someone with power mirrors unless you move the mirror switch. Or just adjust them then unplug the switch. I have non power aero mirrors so I decided to get rid of the switch.


I then traced the whole rectangle piece onto a piece of aluminum I had, moved the square where the security light clips in up further and this is what I have so far.

My next step will be to take some measurements and get a general drink size whole cut out on the bigger lower portion of the new plate. Then take another larger cup or something of that sort and cut the bottom portion off and affix to the bottom of the plate. So the hole isn't just open to under the center console. I also plan to line the top edge of holder with foam or something of that sort so it can hold a variety of drink sizes snug. My other worry is that I might need to build up higher from the top of the plate if this turns out to be to shallow if just made level with the plate.