dacannarbr Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I recently purchased a 99 legacy wagon. I am reminded of how bothersome the placement of the cupholders is (I used to own a 94 legacy). So, I am trying to figure out an alternative. There are 3 options on ebay I'm considering. Two are the fold-down style that I am thinking might fit on the side of the console. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63691&item=7972593530&rd=1#ebayphotohosting http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=63691&item=7971695551&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW The other is sold as a BMW cupholder. This one rests on the side of the console. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7967742547&category=63691&sspagename=WD1V#ebayphotohosting So, I'm wondering if anyone else has tried any of these? or are there other options people have found to work? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forester_Ranger Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Hey I like that fold down Subaru cup holder. I'm looking for something like that for my SVX which didn't come with any cupholders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuBrat84 Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 My cup holders are right above the stereo... could you think of a worse place to keep liquid? I keep my drink between my legs if I absolutely have to have a beverage in my vehicle with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 My cup holders are right above the stereo... could you think of a worse place to keep liquid? I keep my drink between my legs if I absolutely have to have a beverage in my vehicle with me. Yup, right above the stereo and right below the heater-A/C controls. . . If you put a drink in either side both controls are blocked, on top of the spillage problem. . . And to think they kept it that way for a decade. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattocs Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I moved my radio into the lower slot because I could never see the thing when I had something in the cup holder. And the thing won't hold a 20oz bottle...that should be the 'norm' for its size! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 Now wait just one doggone minute here. I happen to LOVE my cupholder! Had owned the car for a year before I even realized it HAD a cupholder, then one day I pushed the release button. Nothing happened. Well, nothing intrigues me more so eventually I pried the device out, then found I could remove the entire mechanism. It was, as expected, welded together with gooey soft drink syrup, so I cleaned it thoroughly and restored it to silky smooth like-new condition. Yes, I LOVE my cupholder. Of course I don't USE it. It's a pain in the butt the way it blocks all those controls. But every once in awhile, say at a long stoplight, I'll pop it open just to witness the miracle of its operation. Then I'll push it closed, thrilling to its silky smoothness. Then I'm okay for another coupla' weeks. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnuman Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 But every once in awhile, say at a long stoplight, I'll pop it open just to witness the miracle of its operation. Then I'll push it closed, thrilling to its silky smoothness. Then I'm okay for another coupla' weeks. Yours is spring loaded? what year did they do that? As for the syrup problem, I was working on the wiring under the dash and it started raining. . . I had already removed the cupholder prepotory to removing the dash trim (I was working on the guages). I had noticed that soda had spilled all over the cupholder (yes, I use mine) so I thought to myself "well, why not?" I put the cupholder on the roof of the car and closed the door. . . By the time I was done working on the dash, and had everything back together, it had stopped raining and my cupholder was clean as a whistle. . . . I dried it off and reinstalled it. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olnick Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 You're not gonna' believe this, Gnuman, but I actually went out to the car and popped the cupholder open--because it's been awhile and I couldn't for the life of me remember if, or where, it had springs! It must. That little sucker flies 3/4 of the way open (then you have to finish the job by hand!!!) Anyway, to answer your question, I have a '95 Legacy L wagon--and I love my car, cupholder and all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacannarbr Posted May 9, 2005 Author Share Posted May 9, 2005 thanks for all the responses! I had just found this site yesterday and posted my cupholder query without having explored the site much. Great group. Today I removed my cupholders and gave them a cleaning. The whole pop-out thing works like a charm now. I agree that it is fund just to have them slide out and in. So much so that it is tempting to actually try and use them despite the risk to the radio. Don't think I will though. I am working on a new solution that may save me the trouble and expense of the holders from ebay. Haven't had a chance to put my experient to the test yet. If it seems to work, I'll take a photo as it would be hard to explain otherwise. In the meantime, I am enjoying reading the posts. Diana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbianchi Posted May 10, 2005 Share Posted May 10, 2005 ah the simple pleasures in life are really the best:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmascari Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 [quote name='dacannarbr']I recently purchased a 99 legacy wagon. I am reminded of how bothersome the placement of the cupholders is (I used to own a 94 legacy). So, I am trying to figure out an alternative. There are 3 options on ebay I'm considering. Two are the fold-down style that I am thinking might fit on the side of the console. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63691&item=7972593530&rd=1#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63691&item=7972593530&rd=1#ebayphotohosting[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=63691&item=7971695551&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=63691&item=7971695551&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW[/url] The other is sold as a BMW cupholder. This one rests on the side of the console. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7967742547&category=63691&sspagename=WD1V#ebayphotohosting"]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7967742547&category=63691&sspagename=WD1V#ebayphotohosting[/url] So, I'm wondering if anyone else has tried any of these? or are there other options people have found to work? Thanks for any help.[/QUOTE] Try the Wedge or Wedgie cup holder. [url]http://www.midwayautosupply.com/manufacturerminorcategory.asp?Cup%20Holders[/url] It's just $5 and you can get it at a Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baja rally 05 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 In my car that I just bought the cup holder thing isn't thier and it wouldn't do me any good anyways since I drink 44o.z sodas. Does anyone have an idea for a replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy603 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 This is why I love this place my cup holder on the other hand is gummed right up going to need a flathead to open it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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