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cup holder upgrades
Hey everyone,
Still a newb with my t4R, but learning. One of my major gripes is the weird sized cupholder on my '06. Are there any mods that will make this work better? I carry a water bottle with me a lot (the 16.9 oz size), and they don't seem to fit very well at all...even with the cup holder adjustment arm pulled out. When I make turns or hit bumps, the bottle wants to fall over.
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06-30-2009, 10:46 AM
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Russell,
I have the same problem when I place a soda bottle or a water bottle in the cup holder. Have you tried removing the center insert in the cup holder and moving it so that it holds the bottle more securely? That usually works for me when the "arms" from the center insert don't hold the bottle securely enough.
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06-30-2009, 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by pickerdd
Russell,
I have the same problem when I place a soda bottle or a water bottle in the cup holder. Have you tried removing the center insert in the cup holder and moving it so that it holds the bottle more securely? That usually works for me when the "arms" from the center insert don't hold the bottle securely enough.
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I agree !
You can pull the center section out and move it to the left or right about an inch. "Sometimes" it does make a difference.
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06-30-2009, 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by ALLEGRO
I agree !
You can pull the center section out and move it to the left or right about an inch. "Sometimes" it does make a difference.
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Even doing that...I haven't been too impressed with water bottles. I really like my "new" 4runner, but that's one thing to me that looks like zero design effort went into.
Just curious if someone's found a better solution. I saw somewhere (maybe even this forum) that someone suggested getting one of these: http://drinkdocker.com/about/about.html
Not sure about what size to get though...
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06-30-2009, 11:48 PM
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I use these koozie coolers I picked up from walmart for about .99 cents.Not perfect but works for me .It also insulates so drinks stay colder longer.
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06-30-2009, 11:49 PM
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another picture......
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You know sometimes it's the simplest solution that works best! Reminds me of a story I heard (not sure if it's true, but wouldn't surprise me) of how NASA spent tons of money to design a pen with liquid ink that would work in zero gravity so the astronauts could write in space. And the Russians just gave their cosmonauts pencils. :-)
So these fit well in the cupholder and keep things from flying around in curves? My only concern with one of these is that I re-use one of the 16.9oz water bottles, not the 20oz ones, and I don't know how snug they'd be in a regular koozie. For $.99 gotta be worth a shot!
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Originally posted by hemitruk
I use these koozie coolers I picked up from walmart for about .99 cents.Not perfect but works for me .It also insulates so drinks stay colder longer.
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Now that's a thought - thanks for the tip.
I was just getting ready to respond to those who suggested moving the center piece - that works fine for me as long as there's not a passenger with their own can or water bottle. But the koozie thing - dang...why didn't I think of that
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You know they put those signs on the inside of the door pocket for a reason. I put my water bottle in the door.
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Originally posted by neogauge
You know they put those signs on the inside of the door pocket for a reason. I put my water bottle in the door.
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You know I do that too. It's a little bit difficult to get out when you're driving depending on your size and seat position. You know?
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Originally posted by rowdymoose
You know sometimes it's the simplest solution that works best! Reminds me of a story I heard (not sure if it's true, but wouldn't surprise me) of how NASA spent tons of money to design a pen with liquid ink that would work in zero gravity so the astronauts could write in space. And the Russians just gave their cosmonauts pencils. :-)
So these fit well in the cupholder and keep things from flying around in curves? My only concern with one of these is that I re-use one of the 16.9oz water bottles, not the 20oz ones, and I don't know how snug they'd be in a regular koozie. For $.99 gotta be worth a shot!
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Thats a16.9oz water bottle and a12oz can of soda.Fits pretty good and as long as you drive normally on curves it shouldnt be a problem.
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Originally posted by hemitruk
I use these koozie coolers I picked up from walmart for about .99 cents.Not perfect but works for me .It also insulates so drinks stay colder longer.
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07-07-2009, 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by blaniac22
You know I do that too. It's a little bit difficult to get out when you're driving depending on your size and seat position. You know?
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exactly. Not the easiest thing to get to while you are driving. Or if you are sharing with a passenger. I mainly keep spare water bottles there to use in an emergency--dirty hands, more water for radiator, first aid, etc.
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Quote:
Originally posted by neogauge
You know they put those signs on the inside of the door pocket for a reason. I put my water bottle in the door.
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I do that too. Usually keep a spare there.
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