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  1. elmani

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    #1 elmani, Feb 21, 2011
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    As I use my 360 as a daily driver, a cup holder is a must... not for beer ;)
    I looked at the one replacing the cigarette lighter but i did not wanna loose the flags... so I thought of many ways and tried some... I finally opted for this one.
    It fits under the cushion of the passenger's seat, moves with it during re-positionning, and it is at a perfect grab distance to the driver.
    Pics are self-explanatory on how to do it...

    What do y'all think?
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  2. Hectorrari

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    #2 Hectorrari, Feb 21, 2011
    Must be priced at the Ferrari level. I LOVE IT. Can I place an order for one!
     
  3. PhilNotHill

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    #3 PhilNotHill, Feb 21, 2011
    Go for it. I want one.

    And why would this not work on a 430 as well?
     
  4. elmani

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    #4 elmani, Feb 21, 2011
    Thx for the nice words
    Donno if all seat options have a central cushion (separate), be it for 360 or 430, if yes then it should work!
     
  5. MarcusCLT

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    #5 MarcusCLT, Feb 21, 2011
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    This is a new solution...I did install the CF cup holder and transferred the "lighter" to under the AC control panels, and transferred the flags to the cover protecting the switches...
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  6. GHG

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    #6 GHG, Feb 21, 2011
    Woah, that's a big cupholder. Looks good though.
     
  7. F430addict

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    #7 F430addict, Feb 21, 2011
    Absolutely SWEET!
     
  8. bill59

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    #8 bill59, Feb 21, 2011
    By posting here you probably have one year to file in the US or lose your rights You almost surely have blown foreign patent protection. Besides do you want to pay a patent lawyer $20000? Bill
     
  9. F430addict

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    #9 F430addict, Feb 21, 2011
    I reckon the patent comment was a joke....it's a good idea but doubt its worth the cost to protect the invention. Do you think manufacturers in China are going to give a rats arse about the patent? They'd probably improve on it further, change the shape here and there and offer it in three finishes: carbon, titanium or leather wrapped. LOL.
     
  10. PAP 348

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    #10 PAP 348, Feb 22, 2011
    That looks AWESOME!! :D:D
     
  11. elmani

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    #11 elmani, Feb 22, 2011
    Of Course it was a joke :)

    I tried it yesterday on the way to the office : VERY practical... no issues.
    Still have to check it >120mph, with a passenger on board, or with Vibration Off Road ;)
     
  12. pearsonhaus

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    #12 pearsonhaus, Feb 22, 2011
    Looks good to me!
     
  13. mrmark0

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    #13 mrmark0, Feb 22, 2011
    Let me know how to get one.
     
  14. Ingpr

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    #14 Ingpr, Feb 22, 2011
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    Just Love it!

    I use this one from PepBoys for $5 when I need to hold my drinks and if Im with a passenger, he/she can use it too.
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  15. elmani

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    #15 elmani, Feb 22, 2011
    I saw this one but i think it is too big if u want to keep it in the car... removing it when u do not need it is not practical as sometimes u wanna grab a drink at the gas station... unless u keep it in the trunk ?!
     
  16. elmani

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    #16 elmani, Feb 22, 2011
    It is a pure DIY ! see pics ! If i have time i will make an extra one for you :)
     
  17. Ingpr

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    #17 Ingpr, Feb 23, 2011
    It's not that big. I keep it behind my seat.
     
  18. elmani

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    #18 elmani, Feb 24, 2011
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