I may be the only xfire owner that doesn't mind the cup holder and actually have found it quite acceptable and perfect for my needs. I'm not carrying too many passengers, so my pop, coffee, water bottle fits perfectly and I've never had a problem with hitting it with my elbow.

However, I will admit, that I stupidly tried a styrofoam cut once...and boy, did I pay the price. That was completely stupid on my part...was distracted and didn't think about the claws of the cup holder poking holes in the cup...