Mk4Gaz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Over the last couple of evenings, I've been playing with a cup holder idea. It's almost finished, and should work quite well. I'm not totally convinced I love it yet, but will see how it looks when it's fitted in the car. I took a mould of the centre arm rest cubby lid, and made a fibreglass copy. The damn thing stuck in the mould, but the mould survived and the part was being trimmed anyway. Left is the original, right is the copy if it's not obvious! This evening I've made the holder, and mounted it. Trimmed the part in leather, and made a cover cap that pops out when the holder is needed. It needs a bit of final finishing, and might grow on me once fitted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Mate that is the nuts. Can you do mine please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Brilliant. Always impressed with the things that you come up with, got some skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy.r Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 This is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 That's awesome mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 You need to show wile this his wife really wants a cup holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Brilliant. Always impressed with the things that you come up with, got some skills. Spot on! Very impressed Gaz! Always coming up with fantastic new idea's - If it wasn't for my carbon arm rest cover I'd be hunting you down for one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Thanks fellas ! It's very much a prototype, although it will be fitted to the car for now. I've got an idea for a neater one, so i'll have a mess around when i get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice work! Let me know when you go into production Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay200bhp Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 that does look really well done tbh nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great work Gaz, I always enjoy having a peek at your innovative ideas. The next mod I need you to come up with is where I swap over a hose in my engine bay and gain 200bhp....... Get to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Edit- double post. Edited May 30, 2014 by Graham1984 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Budz86 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Fuel hose directly connected to a spark plug would be the best mod for yours Graham! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 Fuel hose directly connected to a spark plug would be the best mod for yours Graham! Thanks chaps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Fuel hose directly connected to a spark plug would be the best mod for yours Graham! I might give that a try. I've been toying with the idea of the double declutch 6th gear entry method on a W58 too whilst at speed. - - - Updated - - - Fuel hose directly connected to a spark plug would be the best mod for yours Graham! I might give that a try. I've been toying with the idea of the double declutch 6th gear entry method on a W58 too whilst at speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly_1 Lex Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 sign me up for one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaan W Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Great idea Gaz, looks pretty dam good and also oem. Maybe you could make some with 2 cup holders for those that have passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 hobbyist!!!!!!!!! If my car was working id have one done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnPreece Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 great idea looks really tidy too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 You are going to be a millionaire from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Mate that is the nuts. Can you do mine please I was being serious..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Awesome - is that a standard size cup holder hole? I've had trouble with large take away coffee type drinking vessels not fitting in some car's holders. My point being, make sure it's big enough for whatever you feel your max capacity cup will be!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitch79 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Awesome - is that a standard size cup holder hole? I've had trouble with large take away coffee type drinking vessels not fitting in some car's holders. My point being, make sure it's big enough for whatever you feel your max capacity cup will be!! pint of kronenbourg, it's ok, the kronenourg glass is quote narrow at the bottom Thank kroney it's Friday! Looks great your cup holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraP-Z Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 That looks smart. Looks like you made the mould very well too. If the cup or whatever you'll be using doesn't sit tight, most other cars have a little spring loaded mechanism that just folds in/out to make the grip round the object tighter, so it holds true. Really good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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