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goval · 08-23-2011, 10:09 AM

So I bought these cup holders online and I'm trying to figure out where to put them... Both together won't fit on the original factory cup holder location due to the diameter, but at the same time, I kind of wanted to move the location since every time I put a cup or bottle there it gets in the way of shifting (I have manual transmission). So I'm thinking of placing them on each side of the center console, right forward of the shifter...

I got these in the mail and I'm amazed at the quality... the rubber insert is A+ and they have a red color led around the holder, under the chrome plate.

These are designed for boats; paid about 25 bucks each. Very high quality.

PAUL SS · 08-23-2011, 10:28 AM

Those are nice, lighted too? Good luck with that project, I have no ideas as where to put them.

goval · 08-23-2011, 07:24 PM

I found a good place for them. I'll update it with pictures once I complete it in a few days. Coming out pretty good so far.

goval · 08-24-2011, 10:26 PM

Project Complete. Awesome results! Perfect location!

=Stephens= · 08-25-2011, 12:25 AM

Pretty sweet, you got a link for them. I think I would like to get them too. How did you mount them up?

LIM3 · 08-25-2011, 12:31 AM

send the link pretty nice !

cnorgren · 08-25-2011, 12:36 AM

They look awesome!! but do they get in the way when a drink is in them while your driving?

goval · 08-25-2011, 12:43 AM

Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/LED-Cup-Holder...4250619&sr=1-1

The holders do not get in the way at all. I'm 170lbs and 5'9". They might get in the way if you are fat! lol

Anyway, I cut a section of the console's trim, on each side, to put them as close as possible to the center. I used a metal "L" metal bracket to support the holders to the console (connected under the console). There are different option you can go... just gotta do some thinking. I just have to work on finding a way to cover the nuts under the cup holders. You can't see them unless you look under them, but it's there and I know it... I'll figure something out soon. But they look good. I was amazed on how they fit well there. You can open the glove compartment, put the hand break down and push the passenger seat forward no problem. And there is enough clearance to put cups there and it won't get in the way of the radio controls and gauges.

cnorgren · 08-25-2011, 12:46 AM

well then, all of that makes them look that much better!! nice job!!

goval · 08-25-2011, 12:48 AM

If you look at the last picture, you can see my leg on the left... clearly not on the way.

=Stephens= · 08-25-2011, 05:57 PM

Very cool, I like the lights on them. I put them on my wishlist. Maybe my wife will get them for me.

goval · 08-25-2011, 11:14 PM

I made some modifications to this... didn't relocate, just some touch-ups. Covered the original cup holders. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Right now I'm taking my @ss to bed. Enough time in the magic think box for today (My garage).
I'll also post pics of the brackets.

olblue75 · 08-26-2011, 08:38 AM

Use rivets instead of a nuts an bolts

goval · 08-27-2011, 02:46 PM

Updated photos of the brackets and minor details done yesterday.
Made a cover for the original cup holders and covered the cup holders with a leather-like rubber matting.

08-23-2011, 10:09 AM	#1
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Cup Holder Project So I bought these cup holders online and I'm trying to figure out where to put them... Both together won't fit on the original factory cup holder location due to the diameter, but at the same time, I kind of wanted to move the location since every time I put a cup or bottle there it gets in the way of shifting (I have manual transmission). So I'm thinking of placing them on each side of the center console, right forward of the shifter... I got these in the mail and I'm amazed at the quality... the rubber insert is A+ and they have a red color led around the holder, under the chrome plate. These are designed for boats; paid about 25 bucks each. Very high quality. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-23-2011, 10:28 AM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,688 View My Garage	Those are nice, lighted too? Good luck with that project, I have no ideas as where to put them. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

08-23-2011, 07:24 PM	#3
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	I found a good place for them. I'll update it with pictures once I complete it in a few days. Coming out pretty good so far. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-24-2011, 10:26 PM	#4
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Project Complete. Awesome results! Perfect location! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-25-2011, 12:31 AM	#6
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: SGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: miami floirda. Posts: 5,392	send the link pretty nice ! __________________

08-25-2011, 12:25 AM	#5
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Pretty sweet, you got a link for them. I think I would like to get them too. How did you mount them up?

08-25-2011, 12:36 AM	#7
cnorgren Drives: Avalanche LTZ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmotnon, AB Posts: 35	They look awesome!! but do they get in the way when a drink is in them while your driving?

08-25-2011, 12:43 AM	#8
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/LED-Cup-Holder...4250619&sr=1-1 The holders do not get in the way at all. I'm 170lbs and 5'9". They might get in the way if you are fat! lol Anyway, I cut a section of the console's trim, on each side, to put them as close as possible to the center. I used a metal "L" metal bracket to support the holders to the console (connected under the console). There are different option you can go... just gotta do some thinking. I just have to work on finding a way to cover the nuts under the cup holders. You can't see them unless you look under them, but it's there and I know it... I'll figure something out soon. But they look good. I was amazed on how they fit well there. You can open the glove compartment, put the hand break down and push the passenger seat forward no problem. And there is enough clearance to put cups there and it won't get in the way of the radio controls and gauges. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-25-2011, 12:46 AM	#9
cnorgren Drives: Avalanche LTZ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edmotnon, AB Posts: 35	well then, all of that makes them look that much better!! nice job!!

08-25-2011, 12:48 AM	#10
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	If you look at the last picture, you can see my leg on the left... clearly not on the way. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-25-2011, 05:57 PM	#11
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,544 View My Garage	Very cool, I like the lights on them. I put them on my wishlist. Maybe my wife will get them for me.

08-25-2011, 11:14 PM	#12
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	I made some modifications to this... didn't relocate, just some touch-ups. Covered the original cup holders. I'll post pictures tomorrow. Right now I'm taking my @ss to bed. Enough time in the magic think box for today (My garage). I'll also post pics of the brackets. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

08-26-2011, 08:38 AM	#13
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,173	Use rivets instead of a nuts an bolts

08-27-2011, 02:46 PM	#14
goval Anderson B. Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 576	Updated photos of the brackets and minor details done yesterday. Made a cover for the original cup holders and covered the cup holders with a leather-like rubber matting. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS

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