On Feb 17, 7:38 am, Kurt Steinhauser <So...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> On Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:50:04 -0800, JD wrote:
> > Those aftermarket folding cup holders just aren't terribly effective.
> > Has anyone found an alternative that looks good. This is for a '92
300D
>
> I took a piece of oak, cut two 2.75 inch holes in it. Then took a router
> with a 3/8" radius bit and relieved the top of each hole. Sealed and
> stained the oak and have been happily using it for past several years in
> my 87 300SDL center console. Of course, in the SDL the console is open
so
> the oak sits on top, prevented from sliding by a spacer block. Looks
good
> and is quite functional. Took about 30 minutes to cut, bore, relieve,
> etc...
>
> If if could have found zembrano wood, I'd have used that. Cost was a
> factor as was time.
>
> --
> Cheers, Kurt
I was wondering when cup holders were going to be a discussion in a
Mercedes group.
Personally, I bought the $0.99 cup holder from Target that hangs on
the door. Its opening is adjustable (flexing plastic) so it holds
anything, but its right in the way of the door handle and the dash
side vent. So, its not perfect.
I thought about adding one to the center console with wood like others
have mentioned, but I always have the armrest down, so it isn't
practical for me. I like the suggestion of the one that slides between
the seat and the console (the wedge). As soon as I find one cheap
enough (less than $10) I'll probably get one of those, I haven't seen
the $5 one at Wal-mart, but I haven't been there in awhile.
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