Cup holders for Roadster - ideas

[Jester]

Good afternoon

I would like to put 2 cup holders (stainless) into the horizontal panel forward of the shifter.

I am sure many have already completed and any guidance and recommendations would be appreciated (part numbers and suppliers)

Thanks in advance

[buildit]

Do a search on poker table supplies....that's where I found mine. All types, all materials.

And be careful of the transmission tunnel cross-bar. It's a tight fit!

Some have used those "fold up" types that are often used on boats.

[duzie]

Jester,

I found these last week.

http://www.amazon.com/Seasense-Stainless-Recessed-Holder-Gasket/dp/B001D2AH0M/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1354754928&sr=8-8&keywords=cup+holders+for+boats

[Blate]

Just have the passanger hold your beer when you're driving!

Check out these streetrod cup holders, they disappear into the dash or wherever you put them.
http://www.freedomstreetrods.com/interior-accessories/billet-cup-holder.php

[edwardb]

I initially purchased 3-3/4 inch dia cup holders, but they wouldn't fit inside the diagonal cross bars. Ended up with some that were 2-3/8 inch dia, and they fit OK. Watch the depth also. For a T-5, 3 inch depth is about the maximum. I bought mine from Rex Marine, but these are kind of a commodity item and available in multiple places. I looked at using some of the fold up types. But in actual practice, we use our cup holders for much more than just a drink holder. Great place to throw stuff you need to be handy, like ear plugs, garage door opener, sun glasses, whatever. Handy. You can see mine in this picture:

http://i867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/edwardb123/Factory%20Five%20Mark%203%20Roadster%20Build/Finished/th_IMG_1547.jpg (http://s867.photobucket.com/albums/ab234/edwardb123/Factory%20Five%20Mark%203%20Roadster%20Build/Finished/?action=view&current=IMG_1547.jpg)

[Dave O]

Ditto on the poker supply store. Bought mine from Texas Poker Supply online. They are a perfect fit and cheap ($3.75 ea). They had a couple of sizes (small & double size). I bought both and installed the smaller ones.
http://i1152.photobucket.com/albums/p493/ottdave/image-2.jpg

[AZPete]

Like edwardb and Dave O, I measured carefully to get the cup holders even and not staggered around the diagonal bar beneath. On my first drive both cup holders shot up and out from the air pressure beneath so you'll want to fasten them with silicone sealant or something else.
Pete

[fisherste]

Marine store for stainless cups. Just watch the cross bars as previously mentioned.

[Mustang Man]

Check out Eddie Marine/Eddie Motorsports. They have several cup holder designs in billet and aluminum and even colors/coatings. www.eddiemotorsports.com.

I need to pop the tunnel cover off and measure down to my TKO-600 and then I can finally (after four years of driving!) install some. Tired of wedging a water bottle between the seat and trans tunnel.

Mark

[Dave O]

MustangMan, there's room. I have a TKO600 also.

[Jester]

Thanks for the feedback everyone

I will place the order tomorrow

[Mesa Mike]

Western Marine has them