02-13-2007, 09:44 AM
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thanks for the first-hand experience
Edd -- thanks for sharing. Based on your experience -- I'll pass on this one.
And Travis is correct about questioning the wisdom of $100+ for a cup holder that works best as an arm rest.
I'm still looking -- a good value is my criteria, i.e. value = what you get for what you pay!
-gene
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02-13-2007, 09:51 AM
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From what I have seen and heard along with price, this would be my real choice: http://www.ultimatecupholders.com/
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02-13-2007, 10:02 AM
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I like to live dangerously so I have the ones that snap into the holes in the side vents and don't hold much of anything and can do serious damage to the vents if smacked around at all.
The car is simply not designed for drinking beverages inside it, is it? Odd how Germans will make sure there's an ashtray but never put any cup holders in the cars because "drinking or eating while driving is not safe"
And smoking a cigarette while driving 100+ mph on the autobahn is safe?
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02-13-2007, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by RandallNeighbour
I like to live dangerously so I have the ones that snap into the holes in the side vents and don't hold much of anything and can do serious damage to the vents if smacked around at all.
The car is simply not designed for drinking beverages inside it, is it? Odd how Germans will make sure there's an ashtray but never put any cup holders in the cars because "drinking or eating while driving is not safe"
And smoking a cigarette while driving 100+ mph on the autobahn is safe?
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Safe unless the cigarette butt gets sucked into the side vent when you toss it out the window and the engine catches fire 
Nick
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02-13-2007, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Travis
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Good suggestion Travis
This seems like the best option and the cheapest...... 
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02-13-2007, 11:12 AM
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x2 for Ultimate Cupholders
x2 for Ultimate Cupholders - I have and like them. Kinda pricey for what they are, but they work well and look decent when installed. I'd recomment getting the grey felt liner if you have an interior color other than black (this way it'll blend in w/ the stainless steel and not stick out). Also, I've heard some people w/ TIPs have a problem putting one on the drivers side, but I think that's easily be fixed by trimming the top down a bit.
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02-13-2007, 12:00 PM
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On a recent 2 hour trip, I got with me the best...i mean the best looking cup holder ever (IMHO). On a turns and fast accelaration, it adjust by itself so the drink wont spill and when it get quiet, it talks to me and act as my GPS but sometimes I get reminded once in awhile when i get carried away on turns
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02-13-2007, 12:01 PM
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Hey i think i have the same cup holder as you unklekraker. Mine is Lebanese, where was yours made?
Mine has got the version 2.0 update, updates include Wind Sensor to remind me that its windy when the top is down. And Temp reminder... About every 3 minutes it reminds me of how cold or warm it is in the car.
Last edited by CJ_Boxster; 02-13-2007 at 12:04 PM.
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02-13-2007, 12:15 PM
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I think we have the same cup holder. It still has 1.0 version as Im the original owner but has the capability of ver. 2.0 like what you have in regards of wind sensor and temp. reminder. the only thing that sucks is, it's very annoying once you dont turn off or follow the reminder/sensor..you know what i mean! BTW..it's made part China and Philippines.
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02-13-2007, 01:16 PM
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Location: Charlotte, NC
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Originally Posted by Travis
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I bought a pair a couple of weeks ago. I've installed them, but haven't yet tried them out. I think they will work well for my purposes, which is basically to hold a bottle of water with a cap on it. I don't believe they would work as well for an open cup of coffee.
ddb
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02-13-2007, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Travis
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I have a pair of them in mine, and they're great!
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2000 Boxster S - gone -
2006 Audi A6 Quattro 3.2
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02-13-2007, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by JackG
I have a pair of them in mine, and they're great!
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Apparently they haven't met, otherwise you'd have only one - or none. 
Oh, you meant the ultimate cupholders. Gotcha
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02-14-2007, 11:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Atlanta
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Never expected this much fun!!
You guys are a hoot -- I'm a bit slow at times so it took a minute to catch on... when I did I really enjoyed the humor.
Regarding the "cheap" cup holders that don't talk..... I'm concerned about the ultimate cup holder for the driver's side. Personally, I think my leg will be in the way.
May the answer is just "don't drink and drive!" 
-geno
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