Tom, I think most of us try not to use that slime stuff to fix the flats... I keep one of those tire plug kits in my car to use in case of a flat.... did you not get the pump and jack with your car?

For the cup holder, you take the console out to remove the cup holder... not really difficult... if you have a roadster/convertible you will have an air line to deal with that locks the console.. you should be able to find a bin on ebay or the dealer...

Welcome to the club and enjoy your little car......