OEM Cup Holder $300?!? - LotusTalk

BealeAss · 03-24-2009, 11:30 AM

I just called Criswell looking to pickup the nice factory sliding cupholder. I saw on other posts this part was listed for $103-125, but they're machine was telling them it's $301. Is that really the case?? Anyone know where to pick one up for that $100 range?

mcoupe · 03-24-2009, 11:56 AM

Cup holders are for minivans and SUVs...

Vampyre · 03-24-2009, 12:25 PM

You bought the wrong car, if you want cup holders... They should be $500 to discourage people from putting them in...

Chris Mackey · 03-24-2009, 12:31 PM

Build your own for $6.25.

Lotus cup holder

buzzy · 03-24-2009, 12:55 PM

Get one for free by going to mcdonalds and getting one of the egg crate cup holders and wedge it under the passenger seat.

BRTHTAKR · 03-24-2009, 02:33 PM

EliseAtLeast · 03-24-2009, 02:40 PM

Good one

but seriously if the OP wants a cupholder, shouldn't we respect that? Not everyone buys a Lotus as a dedicated track car.

BealeAss · 03-24-2009, 02:53 PM

I should have know the purist talk was coming since I only have a few posts, I'll take the roasting.

I affectionately refer to the OEM one as the "cup thong". And I'd like to use my thong to enjoy a nice bottle of water on the way to work in the morning. I figured better for the bottle to perspire on the cup thong in the summer than my seat or floor.

Robissimo · 03-24-2009, 03:03 PM

Even though they're my local dealer, I've given up on Criswell for parts long ago.

I'd recommend calling April at Fox Valley Motorcars.

pla_time · 03-24-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BealeAss

I should have know the purist talk was coming since I only have a few posts, I'll take the roasting.

I affectionately refer to the OEM one as the "cup thong". And I'd like to use my thong to enjoy a nice bottle of water on the way to work in the morning. I figured better for the bottle to perspire on the cup thong in the summer than my seat or floor.

Well, it is an OEM cupholder, after all. Anyway, FYI, the OEM cupholder isn't all that versatile. It works, but only for a few odd-shaped cups. Bottles tend to move around a bit while driving.

SweetDaddyD · 03-24-2009, 03:20 PM

Pick up a hooker. Have her hold the cup. You'll save money.

MightyMike · 03-24-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Pick up a hooker. Have her hold the cup. You'll save money.

...and a happy ending.

VisualEchos · 03-24-2009, 06:48 PM

I would love to have a cup-holder to hold my unopened can on the way to work, but alas, I'm a purist, so no cup-holder will ever tarnish my Exige. In fact, it makes me sick that the thing has a radio and A/C, and if it weren't for the resale...

BRTHTAKR · 03-24-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by EliseAtLeast

Good one

but seriously if the OP wants a cupholder, shouldn't we respect that? Not everyone buys a Lotus as a dedicated track car.

OK. A small diameter water bottle will fit in the small space at the back of the console.
I've got one of those Sector holders darthHOLDER Lotus Elise and Exige cup holder from Sector111 I've never used available, say $25.

glb · 03-24-2009, 07:58 PM

I use the cheap black plastic kind that hooks over the door into the window slot. Someone here posted photos of his/hers, too.

SweetDaddyD · 03-24-2009, 08:08 PM

I've think I've posted photos of one I've used before. I tend to rotate them frequently.

BealeAss · 03-24-2009, 08:44 PM

Yeah I saw the offerings from S111 and BWR, but didn't appeal to me as the OEM since the looked very Lotus like despite being a cupholder in a track car.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Pick up a hooker. Have her hold the cup. You'll save money.

apk919 · 03-24-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Pick up a hooker. Have her hold the cup. You'll save money.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MightyMike

...and a happy ending.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

I've think I've posted photos of one I've used before. I tend to rotate them frequently.

Keith, you're the MAN!

SweetDaddyD · 03-25-2009, 06:15 AM

I should clarify that she is not a hooker. lol.

catapult · 03-25-2009, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

I should clarify that she is not a hooker. lol.

Funny!

Guys - give the "ya can't have a cupholder in a Lotus" rant a rest. If you use the car for any kind of ordinary driving then a cupholder is a useful convenience - especially if driving for any extended period of time.

OP - have you looked at the cupholder that Sector 111 has? I have a couple of them. They are easily removal for track days. They do get in the way a bit in terms of entry and exit but we're used to that.

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buzzy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Moon Posts: 879 Images: 10	Get one for free by going to mcdonalds and getting one of the egg crate cup holders and wedge it under the passenger seat.

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BealeAss Dark As Knight Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 239	I should have know the purist talk was coming since I only have a few posts, I'll take the roasting. I affectionately refer to the OEM one as the "cup thong". And I'd like to use my thong to enjoy a nice bottle of water on the way to work in the morning. I figured better for the bottle to perspire on the cup thong in the summer than my seat or floor.

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Robissimo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NoVA Posts: 118	Even though they're my local dealer, I've given up on Criswell for parts long ago. I'd recommend calling April at Fox Valley Motorcars.

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VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	I would love to have a cup-holder to hold my unopened can on the way to work, but alas, I'm a purist, so no cup-holder will ever tarnish my Exige. In fact, it makes me sick that the thing has a radio and A/C, and if it weren't for the resale... __________________ My Car

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