took some new pics and installed a cupholder that works!
#1
took some new pics and installed a cupholder that works!
I uploaded some new pics at my cardomain site..so go check it out
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mrt_max93
I also got tired of using that crappy OEM cupholder that Nissan put in, so I came up with my own. I bought a Spill Master Jr. (expanable) at Pep Boys for $6, but I know you can buy it from Walmart for $4. Then I got an "L" bracket and a bag of nuts and bolts from Lowes for around $2-$3. Next, I took the cover off the screw that holds the panel on the center console on the passenger side (see pic). I used that screw to secure the bottom of the L bracket and used the bolt to secure the cupholder through the top. I tightened off the bolt with two nuts so it won't come loose when I'm driving. It turned out really well and it can hold a 32 oz drink and be very stable. Here are a couple of pics for reference...
Ben
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mrt_max93
I also got tired of using that crappy OEM cupholder that Nissan put in, so I came up with my own. I bought a Spill Master Jr. (expanable) at Pep Boys for $6, but I know you can buy it from Walmart for $4. Then I got an "L" bracket and a bag of nuts and bolts from Lowes for around $2-$3. Next, I took the cover off the screw that holds the panel on the center console on the passenger side (see pic). I used that screw to secure the bottom of the L bracket and used the bolt to secure the cupholder through the top. I tightened off the bolt with two nuts so it won't come loose when I'm driving. It turned out really well and it can hold a 32 oz drink and be very stable. Here are a couple of pics for reference...
Ben
#6
Drinking in the car? BAH...
Best way...use your hand as a cupholder...least expensive out there...if you need the hand...throw the drink out the window...
Brian
PS...this comes from experience driving to work around noon and having to eat a full bagged lunch on the way (sandwich, chips, fruit, something sweet, and of course a drink~!)
Cupholders are for the lazy ones...
Best way...use your hand as a cupholder...least expensive out there...if you need the hand...throw the drink out the window...
Brian
PS...this comes from experience driving to work around noon and having to eat a full bagged lunch on the way (sandwich, chips, fruit, something sweet, and of course a drink~!)
Cupholders are for the lazy ones...
#7
I've used one of those cup holders before on a setup I did. They work really good but be aware that if you don't have something in there while driving it will rattle and drive you nuts. Mine did and I eventually got so annoyed by them that I ripped them right off of the brackets.
This is the setup I used to have:
This is the setup I used to have:
#10
wanna see mine? let's just say it's in the center console, holds 2 cans comfortably AND closes or holds 2 cups and stays open....and also holds receipts, pens etc...works only for VEs as well as anyone who swaps a VE armrest into a VG...
#12
lophix- what is a ve or vg armrest? Is one tall and the other short? My 94 GXE VG has the tall one-did you just drill some holes or something? Anybody tried a 94-97 VW Passat cupholder, maybe it was on other vws. Sort of cheap cupholder, but seemed to fit on the top of the right side of the console, must have a tab or something to go in a slot or gap in the console. Oval base, with I think circular thin holders that pop up.
#13
the VEs armrest is a lot thicker (or sits highere, whichever way you look at it..) than the VGs....at least my vg had a really thin one and my ve has a thick leather one as pictured. Not sure is that's the same on all vgs/ves. I think any piece of plastic should do the trick, although i used the inner part of the armrest from my VG for it.
Originally Posted by MaximamixaM
lophix- what is a ve or vg armrest? Is one tall and the other short? My 94 GXE VG has the tall one-did you just drill some holes or something? Anybody tried a 94-97 VW Passat cupholder, maybe it was on other vws. Sort of cheap cupholder, but seemed to fit on the top of the right side of the console, must have a tab or something to go in a slot or gap in the console. Oval base, with I think circular thin holders that pop up.
#14
Originally Posted by 1989MaxMan
Drinking in the car? BAH...
Best way...use your hand as a cupholder...least expensive out there...if you need the hand...throw the drink out the window...
Brian
PS...this comes from experience driving to work around noon and having to eat a full bagged lunch on the way (sandwich, chips, fruit, something sweet, and of course a drink~!)
Cupholders are for the lazy ones...
Best way...use your hand as a cupholder...least expensive out there...if you need the hand...throw the drink out the window...
Brian
PS...this comes from experience driving to work around noon and having to eat a full bagged lunch on the way (sandwich, chips, fruit, something sweet, and of course a drink~!)
Cupholders are for the lazy ones...
hahaha i can relate to that...... but you must have an automatic cuz with a 5 speed its a lost cause. You only get like one french fry in between shifts.
#16
Looks good and functional but I dont like extra stuff sticking out that doesn look like it belongs on the car (just my taste). Thats why I did what others have and put the ford cup holder in mine.
It looks good...sits nice and flush with my Dmask radio and holds cups.
I have sanded the texture off and painted it since I took that pic so it would match the radio and ACC. I can not find my pics of when I did that for some reason...I know they are here somewhere and will post them if I find them.
It looks good...sits nice and flush with my Dmask radio and holds cups.
I have sanded the texture off and painted it since I took that pic so it would match the radio and ACC. I can not find my pics of when I did that for some reason...I know they are here somewhere and will post them if I find them.
#17
I've done the same thing in my Max, too. The Ford/Saab cupholder works really well, and looks almost stock. I haven't had a single liquid mishap since I put it in. Prior to installing it, I was almost weekly shopvacing liquid off the floor/seat/lap/shifter etc etc.. If I ever find the Nissan engineer who put that stupid drawer/cupholder in, he's in for an *** kicking...
#18
I want it!
Originally Posted by rcy
I've done the same thing in my Max, too. The Ford/Saab cupholder works really well, and looks almost stock. I haven't had a single liquid mishap since I put it in. Prior to installing it, I was almost weekly shopvacing liquid off the floor/seat/lap/shifter etc etc.. If I ever find the Nissan engineer who put that stupid drawer/cupholder in, he's in for an *** kicking...
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