Cool Cup Holders? (New 3d Printed Design) (Page 1/4)
Jeffdylanproctor JUL 10, 03:05 PM
So I thought it would be great to have cup holders, and not anything flimsy or feeble or obtrusive that might take away from the sleek interior design of the Fiero. There were a few existing files out there that, but I wasn't too happy with them. Thus, I sat in the car and asked myself where could I add cup holders that would be very stable while minimally modifying the car, and my eyes fell on that upright storage bin between the seats. What I crafted is a simple bolt on design that replaces that door/bin.

It prints in 4 pieces and takes 12 screws to assemble, and is very, very sturdy. You can fit large drinks in this thing and they don't fall out or wiggle.

It also has two additional trays behind and above the cup holders that can accomodate everything from glasses cases to smart phones. In fact I've found it easier to store things in these than in the door that was originally there. They are designed so the items won't slide out.

What you see in the photos is the prototype, so it's crude with paint marks and scuffs on it, and the curves are slightly off from the final files, but it is generally correct. 3d printed items also look different in photos than in real life, as the lighting often exagerates the layer visibility.

I'm curious what people think, and can share the files if anyone is interested in trying it. Even in pieces it's a big print.

I can imagine some people won't like them being somewhat behind you, and require reaching around, but they aren't in the way of anything and that was important to me.



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Wichita JUL 10, 06:10 PM
If someone could build me one that would fit in the area of shifter (Fiero is currently shifter deleted), that would be awesome.

But I probably will have to do it myself, because it will be a one off.


Just don't have the 3D printing prowess to pull it off.
fredtoast JUL 10, 08:51 PM
Everyone is looking for cupholders. There are 20+ pages in the thread in the Mall for the guy who used to sale them.

I had almost given up and decided I would have to make my own also. These you have made would be awkward to reach, but better than nothing.
fieroguru JUL 10, 09:08 PM
Props for a fresh approach to the cup holder issue.
Raydar JUL 10, 11:04 PM
Now, that's pretty cool!
Dennis LaGrua JUL 11, 12:24 PM
I have a cup holder that is hung on the center console glovebox door. Because the drink is located behind your reach it is very difficult to grab the drink while driving and equally hard to put it back. The front of the console design by Txgood seems far better. Nice effort to create something you believe is good, but I do not see functionality with this design.

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fredtoast JUL 11, 05:43 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
The front of the console design by Txgood seems far better.



But no one is making those anymore.

With the demand I see I am surprised no one has tried.
Jeffdylanproctor JUL 11, 09:54 PM
I thought there might be some others with 3d printers who tinker with cad stuff who might be interested.

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IMSA GT JUL 11, 10:50 PM
So for me, I'm looking to get into 3d Printing. What size bed would I need to print this?
Jeffdylanproctor JUL 12, 12:56 AM

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Originally posted by IMSA GT:

So for me, I'm looking to get into 3d Printing. What size bed would I need to print this?



The printer I use the most has a 350mm x 350mm bed, and it was necessary to be this size for the largest piece of this design.

350mm is a decent size bed for making various car related parts, I make all kinds of stuff on that size printer, beyond cup holders.

I highly reccomend getting into 3d printing if you are working on cars, as it is super handing in all a surprising number of ways.