AW11 Fiberglass/Carbon Snap-In Cupholder

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 03:40 PM

While i really love my new AW11 MR2
the only complaint i have is there is no Cupholder in the Car
Now i have looked around this fourm and the net and i could not find anything i myself would use..
nor could i find a good DIY as i refuse to drill tap or Tape anything to my Interior Plastic panels or Dash

So i started to look around the inside of my Car and found a really good spot that will allow the Cupholder to snap in and out with out having to mod. any of the Factory Componts..
and does not get in the way of any controls or passengers..

THe first version i made is made with Wally-World foam board boxed together.
my second one will be from a block of solid polyester foam when i pick some up..

Now what i would like to know IF i went thru all the work of making a mold so i could make more would people be interested in Buying them???

(Oh and i did not know if this should go here
as it has to do with the interior
Or if it should go in the Composites sub-forum feel free to move if need be)

Cheers
Kyo

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 03:57 PM

Some Photos of my progress so far
(in no particular order)

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 04:00 PM

will post more pics when they are done uploading..

Cheers

muffinman · 05-19-2009, 04:08 PM

is it going to replace the ash tray?

if so it won't work for 87-89 will it?

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Not replace
More like utilize the Ashtray

The next set of Photos will better show how it fit's / works

But no i think this would only work for 85-86 i could make something similar for 87-89 but i don't have one to work with..

Cheers

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 04:24 PM

Kyo · 05-19-2009, 04:27 PM

And That is Prototype #1
I have been driving with it like that for 4-5 days No Problems and No Spills

Cheers

Resurrected · 05-19-2009, 05:47 PM

DAMN! now thats imagination. want to make one for my 1991 MR ?

YELLOW_MR2 · 05-19-2009, 06:47 PM

My MKI already came with a cup holder (previous owner did it) but that is looks great dude! Good Job

aztecred92 · 05-20-2009, 12:15 AM

Excellent work!

lsgheero · 05-20-2009, 12:32 PM

i have an 88 would not work for me unless I change center consoles.

Nice work tho can't wait to see the finished product.

Kyo · 05-20-2009, 12:34 PM

Resurrected ---> Thanks..
I would love to, But i do not have a 91 to work with..
Let me finish this one and see how she comes out first...
keep in touch.

YELLOW_MR2 / aztecred92 ---> Thanks,
and that is just the prototype
hope fully here soon i have some time off work to pick up the supplies so i can start on the first fiberglass / carbon version..

Cheers
Kyo

Kyo · 05-20-2009, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsgheero

i have an 88 would not work for me unless I change center consoles.

Nice work tho can't wait to see the finished product.

Yeah it would only work for 85-86 style center console,

muffinman · 05-20-2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lsgheero

i have an 88 would not work for me unless I change center consoles.

if it weren't for the handbrake on the wrong side it could be done.

Nebraska · 05-20-2009, 03:09 PM

VERY NICE!

Kyo · 05-22-2009, 01:26 PM

Nebraska ---> Thank's

I have been able to do a bit of progress as of late,
I now have all the pattern's i will need in order to
carve out the cup holder from a solid block of foam..
here are some photo's of my Carving Pattern's..

Monday i pick up my Foam and my fiberglass suplies...

Cheers
Kyo

YELLOW_MR2 · 05-22-2009, 02:05 PM

Can't wait to see how it turns out!

efx · 05-22-2009, 04:01 PM

Hey, what's the black cup looking thing you are using from? I just hope you don't get too many passengers because they will be hitting that more of than you think. I like the idea but I think that's just too close to the passenger knees. I may be wrong though. Either way, just another great idea.

Kyo · 05-22-2009, 04:55 PM

efx ---> The black cup holder is acctualy a Toyota Cup holder Liner from a 07 FJ

yeah serprizaling enough it does not bother the passengers knees at all
it only sticks out a little more then the center console.

I will take a pic of me in the passenger seat to give ya a idea..
I am 6ft 3in and Very husky and i still got loads of knee room..
That was one of my concerns To so i designed around it..

Thanks
Cheers Kyo

Kyo · 05-22-2009, 05:04 PM

Here are some quick pics with me in the passenger seat and cupholder in place
The good thing is that if you get a Really Really husky persone a ride they can hold the drinks and the cupholder will pop right out in mere sec.

Cheers
Kyo

05-19-2009, 03:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	AW11 Fiberglass/Carbon Snap-In Cupholder While i really love my new AW11 MR2 the only complaint i have is there is no Cupholder in the Car Now i have looked around this fourm and the net and i could not find anything i myself would use.. nor could i find a good DIY as i refuse to drill tap or Tape anything to my Interior Plastic panels or Dash So i started to look around the inside of my Car and found a really good spot that will allow the Cupholder to snap in and out with out having to mod. any of the Factory Componts.. and does not get in the way of any controls or passengers.. THe first version i made is made with Wally-World foam board boxed together. my second one will be from a block of solid polyester foam when i pick some up.. Now what i would like to know IF i went thru all the work of making a mold so i could make more would people be interested in Buying them??? (Oh and i did not know if this should go here as it has to do with the interior Or if it should go in the Composites sub-forum feel free to move if need be) Cheers Kyo

05-22-2009, 04:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
efx Cage Fighter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 198 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Nice idea... Hey, what's the black cup looking thing you are using from? I just hope you don't get too many passengers because they will be hitting that more of than you think. I like the idea but I think that's just too close to the passenger knees. I may be wrong though. Either way, just another great idea.

05-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	efx ---> The black cup holder is acctualy a Toyota Cup holder Liner from a 07 FJ yeah serprizaling enough it does not bother the passengers knees at all it only sticks out a little more then the center console. I will take a pic of me in the passenger seat to give ya a idea.. I am 6ft 3in and Very husky and i still got loads of knee room.. That was one of my concerns To so i designed around it.. Thanks Cheers Kyo Last edited by Kyo; 05-22-2009 at 05:01 PM.

05-22-2009, 05:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here are some quick pics with me in the passenger seat and cupholder in place The good thing is that if you get a Really Really husky persone a ride they can hold the drinks and the cupholder will pop right out in mere sec. Cheers Kyo Last edited by Kyo; 05-22-2009 at 07:35 PM.

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05-19-2009, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Some Photos of my progress so far (in no particular order)

05-19-2009, 04:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	will post more pics when they are done uploading.. Cheers

05-19-2009, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,797 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	is it going to replace the ash tray? if so it won't work for 87-89 will it?

05-19-2009, 04:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Not replace More like utilize the Ashtray The next set of Photos will better show how it fit's / works But no i think this would only work for 85-86 i could make something similar for 87-89 but i don't have one to work with.. Cheers

05-19-2009, 04:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )

05-19-2009, 04:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	And That is Prototype #1 I have been driving with it like that for 4-5 days No Problems and No Spills Cheers

05-19-2009, 05:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Resurrected I Drift Mine's Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 240 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	DAMN! now thats imagination. want to make one for my 1991 MR ?

05-19-2009, 06:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
YELLOW_MR2 5SFTE Powered! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,088 Thanks: 94 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	My MKI already came with a cup holder (previous owner did it) but that is looks great dude! Good Job

05-20-2009, 12:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
aztecred92 Original Owner.....almost Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Excellent work!

05-20-2009, 12:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 613 Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i have an 88 would not work for me unless I change center consoles. Nice work tho can't wait to see the finished product.

05-20-2009, 12:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Resurrected ---> Thanks.. I would love to, But i do not have a 91 to work with.. Let me finish this one and see how she comes out first... keep in touch. YELLOW_MR2 / aztecred92 ---> Thanks, and that is just the prototype hope fully here soon i have some time off work to pick up the supplies so i can start on the first fiberglass / carbon version.. Cheers Kyo

05-20-2009, 03:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nebraska No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Carrollton, Tx Posts: 25 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	VERY NICE!

05-22-2009, 01:26 PM	#16 (permalink)
Kyo Underground Tunner Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WA,USA Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Nebraska ---> Thank's I have been able to do a bit of progress as of late, I now have all the pattern's i will need in order to carve out the cup holder from a solid block of foam.. here are some photo's of my Carving Pattern's.. Monday i pick up my Foam and my fiberglass suplies... Cheers Kyo

05-22-2009, 02:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
YELLOW_MR2 5SFTE Powered! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington St Posts: 1,088 Thanks: 94 Thanked 23 Times in 21 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Can't wait to see how it turns out!