I've been looking at different cup holders for my Roadster and I couldn't find any that I liked. So I made my own.
There will be more pictures after the instructions below.




I made it out of wood, felt and a Layoshe Dual Cup Holder that I found on Amazon. Here's the link:
I removed the storage bin using plastic trim removal tools. Be very careful and take your time. This can be done without removing the bin by looking at the diagram that I have made. I don't know how well I translated Standard to Metric, so please double check before cutting.
I removed the bin to make it easier for me to measure, make adjustments etc...
I used 2 pieces of 3 1/2 inch X 3/4 inch wood cut to length. I taped them together with painters tape for test fitting and shaping. After getting the shape and size correct, I sanded all the sharp edges to prevent premature wear to the felt. I wrapped the felt around the insert and tried fitting it into the bin. I had to sand off more wood until it fit snug but not forced in.
I then used liquid nails and 2 deck screws to hold the pieces together. I used an air hose to remove any saw dust and then wiped it with a micro fiber towel. Using 3M Super 77 Adhesive I sprayed the wood and the felt and wrapped the insert putting the seem on the bottom. Make sure to use an adhesive that can stand the high temps of a car.
I then drilled a hole where each mounting tab is in the dual cup holder piece. Then I screwed the cup holder to the insert. DO NOT over tighten the screws or it will break the plastic!
IMPORTANT: Make sure that when you mount the cup holder that it is off center and does not cover the console door. (Picture No. 8).
I like my cup holder It doesn't get in the way, it can easily be taken in and out, if it breaks it can easily be replaced and it cost less than $20.00 to make.
Yes, I did vacuum my car after I was done! LOL NOTE: Some pics are missing because I wasn't aware that you can only have 10.

 

Here are the missing pics from my previous post:

 

I am amazed at the time spent by some people tio have a cup holder in their car, mine has been removed and replaced by the OEM bin. I do not need to drink all the time, spillage is a problem and I will not take that risk.
I find that I will find a way to knock it over by accident somehow.

 

There are a couple of reasons why I wanted to make this.
The first is that when I take my car out I usually have my girlfriend with me and it's nice to be able to have somewhere to put our drinks.
The other reason is that I've learned a lot from this forum. Especially from the senior members, like yourself.
I wanted to give something back to show my appreciation and to keep this forum going.
I appreciate your opinion and I understand what you are saying about possible spilling. I won't be putting anything in there that doesn't have a screw top on it so if I should knock it over it won't make a mess.

 

I get your point but it is a risk that I will not take. Those holders above the gearshift on autos are a disaster waiting to happen.

 

Spillage ??
who dwells on spillage ? …………….. I can’t control my spillage at a kitchen table
things are bound to happen - wear dark pants and enjoy the ride.

 

I'd like some fries with that!

 

Update: I put some felt in between to cover the screws and to absorb condensation.

 

About the mess @ spilling, with a stick no problem with ruining Trans electronics, cleanup would be expected and not as bad as if it was an auto with that auto module assembly.. Thanks for being creative, Every mod that fits a need is a good mod.


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Thank you