DIY Cup holder Delete - Cover - $25 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

LagunaSecaZL1 · 03-09-2014, 06:55 PM

Hey, I saw two threads on Cup Holder deletes.
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...pholder+delete
and
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268163

I wanted to make a quick version for myself. My reason is that I am 5' 8" and my elbow hits the corner of the cup holder/console lid, especially on the 1-2 shift. I do not use my car for long trips and do not drink coffee on my way to work. If I want, i can remove the upholder delete in about 3 seconds.

Here are the materials, and pictures.
It took about an hour to make.

Materials-
Craft paper for template
2' x 4' x 3/4" MDF board (smallest size at Home Depot) $11
Vinyl from Joanne's Fabrics (wife bought it for me about $10)
Interfacing (white padding)
Staple Gun
Jig saw
Right angle air grinder (sanding discs)

Steps-
1. Make template out of craft paper
2. Trace template onto MDF board and cut out with jigsaw
3. Set jigsaw to 45 degree angle to bevel edge
4. Sand with air grinder as necessary, trial fit
4. Cut interfacing(padding) to match top
5. Staple vinyl to MDF board
6. Marvel in your fabrication ability

Now you can power shift into second with out your elbow jamming into the console cover!

1KillerSS · 03-09-2014, 07:18 PM

would be nice if the stitching would match along with the leather color....after all it is a ZL1....but i like it nice work

Spartan01 · 03-09-2014, 09:05 PM

Ha ha ha, dude that is awesome!
I bought one of these from RPI, cost around $40.
I wish I had the insight to just make my own as you did.

djcfuzz · 03-22-2014, 07:47 PM

Mine is here:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328286
Staples work as well. I would cover those staples with a glued piece to avoid scratching the cupholder plastic.

cammy2013 · 03-29-2015, 02:55 AM

Do you think you can upload a template for the cup holder

Ryan2ss · 03-29-2015, 07:42 AM

I did the same thing but I recessed the center to fit my Samsung s5 and glued in a charger so when you slide the phone in it is also charging. was a fun little project

03-09-2014, 06:55 PM	#1
LagunaSecaZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 95	DIY Cup holder Delete - Cover - $25 Hey, I saw two threads on Cup Holder deletes. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...pholder+delete and http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268163 I wanted to make a quick version for myself. My reason is that I am 5' 8" and my elbow hits the corner of the cup holder/console lid, especially on the 1-2 shift. I do not use my car for long trips and do not drink coffee on my way to work. If I want, i can remove the upholder delete in about 3 seconds. Here are the materials, and pictures. It took about an hour to make. Materials- Craft paper for template 2' x 4' x 3/4" MDF board (smallest size at Home Depot) $11 Vinyl from Joanne's Fabrics (wife bought it for me about $10) Interfacing (white padding) Staple Gun Jig saw Right angle air grinder (sanding discs) Steps- 1. Make template out of craft paper 2. Trace template onto MDF board and cut out with jigsaw 3. Set jigsaw to 45 degree angle to bevel edge 4. Sand with air grinder as necessary, trial fit 4. Cut interfacing(padding) to match top 5. Staple vinyl to MDF board 6. Marvel in your fabrication ability Now you can power shift into second with out your elbow jamming into the console cover! Attached Images __________________ Corvette Z06/Z07/M7 (2016) Late Model Racecraft Intercooler reservoir and 160* Thermostat. Sold- 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6 (Black on Black), Detroit Speed Sway bars, DOT 4 Brake Fluid, separate clutch master reservoir, Moroso Catch Can. 2.11 at Thunderhill 100* ambient. Ron Davis Radiator and AFCO Heat Exchanger installed after track day, Roto-Fab CAI. Sold- 2001 Mustang Cobra -Griggs GR40,M5, Torsen T2-R, 4.10, 14" Brembo fronts, high 1:40s at Laguna Seca

03-09-2014, 07:18 PM	#2
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	would be nice if the stitching would match along with the leather color....after all it is a ZL1....but i like it nice work __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

03-09-2014, 09:05 PM	#3
Spartan01 Drives: Evil Eva, 2010 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Falls Church, Virginia Posts: 3,600	Ha ha ha, dude that is awesome! I bought one of these from RPI, cost around $40. I wish I had the insight to just make my own as you did. __________________ "You simply cannot trust quotes found on the internet." -Abraham Lincoln

03-22-2014, 07:47 PM	#4
djcfuzz Do somethin fun every day Drives: 2012 45th V6 RS M6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Port, FL Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Mine is here: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=328286 Staples work as well. I would cover those staples with a glued piece to avoid scratching the cupholder plastic. __________________ My garage: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/camaro...=view&id=16627 Last edited by djcfuzz; 03-24-2014 at 06:45 PM.

03-29-2015, 02:55 AM	#5
cammy2013 Drives: 2013 camaro Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: United States Posts: 1	Do you think you can upload a template for the cup holder

03-29-2015, 07:42 AM	#6
Ryan2ss Drives: 2ss camaro m6 inferno orange Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Coventry RI Posts: 13	I did the same thing but I recessed the center to fit my Samsung s5 and glued in a charger so when you slide the phone in it is also charging. was a fun little project