My idea for a center arm rest / console cover / center cup holder

[dhdinh07]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

I was actually going to take a level and measure height of door armrest and have it level to those and match it cushioning. Are you thinking more cushioned than those? I need input before I build it. So all info and input is welcomed.

I really like this one because it looks so cushioned and not flat like the hinged one on the forums a while back:

www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23102

However I realize that the higher it is, the less clearance it has to open up at the rear. Unless you have a different idea as to how you're going to go about it?

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by Shagaliscious

YES! That would actually give me a descent amount of space in that center console

It will have all kinds of space. And removable for track days without emptying it you will be able to leave the contents inside the console!

Originally Posted by abutterman

I would like to see one like that but reversed... cup holder up front with just enough room to plug in a car charger if needed and a hinged arm rest on the back half. This would make the cup holder more accessible and the arm rest wouldnt be able to bang into it

I can't try it... might lose front lighter accessory or move it to a new location.

Originally Posted by Laika

Excellent idea. Let us know if you have any intentions of becoming a vendor and producing these for us.

If not I better get started on one for myself!

Edit: Seriously how hasn't anyone done this yet?! I wonder if it's due to cost. I'm determined to make mine for cheap and wrap it with Alcantara. Hard part will be finding the appropriate red thread to stitch this bad boy.

I am going to build this even if its just for me. But if people want one I will build it and be a vendor should you guys want me to. And I'd warranty my workmanship and fix shit other people forget once they have ur money. I hate companies like that.

Originally Posted by spgrizz22

How much longer til you make it??! Super excited to see this!

Originally Posted by dhdinh07

I really like this one because it looks so cushioned and not flat like the hinged one on the forums a while back:

www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23102

However I realize that the higher it is, the less clearance it has to open up at the rear. Unless you have a different idea as to how you're going to go about it?

I am going to start buying all the stuff I need to do it this week. I'm hoping to have it built very soon and I will show case progress and DIY in case anyone wants to try my set up.

[swift996]

I like the idea, keep us posted. It will look nice with the material and padding wrapped around the hole for the cup-holder too.

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by swift996

I like the idea, keep us posted. It will look nice with the material and padding wrapped around the hole for the cup-holder too.

I most certainly will. I cant wait to build this thing. All the push from you guys is giving me motivation!

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by abutterman

I would like to see one like that but reversed... cup holder up front with just enough room to plug in a car charger if needed and a hinged arm rest on the back half. This would make the cup holder more accessible and the arm rest wouldnt be able to bang into it

How about this?

[ravenblackfrs]

All sizes are pending proper measurement. Need to know what should I use for cupholder diameter. 20oz bottle of coke? McDonalds large cup? Existing cup diameter from scion insert? I can try to use those flat foam inserts to hold multiple size bottles or cups and fold down as you insert the bottle or cup. Similar to the pic. See the slits in the cup holder and they fold down as the different size of cup or bottle is put in.

[Hippophobia]

I think the foam looks kinda tacky. The OEM size should be fine. Fast food places intentionally fit their cups on the bottom to the same size as 20oz bottles so they will fit in cup holders.

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by Hippophobia

I think the foam looks kinda tacky. The OEM size should be fine. Fast food places intentionally fit their cups on the bottom to the same size as 20oz bottles so they will fit in cup holders.

Thanks for the input sir. I too think they are tacky. Just trying to get all my design points in a row before I build prototype. I'll just use diameter of the stock cup holder unit.

[abutterman]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

How about this?

Just like that with the green himges in back would be amazing

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by abutterman

Just like that with the green himges in back would be amazing

Meh.... I suppose I could build it this way too... lol. Jerk! Making me change up my design! Whose building this wagon any way... me or you!!! LOL, jk.

Yea I thought about that, only reason I didnt is because of the loss of the ability to remove it. Like this you might have to adjust your lighter position so that you dont lose funcionality of it. I'm going to play around, might build it all 4 ways and try them all out. If I build 4 of them I might discount the first four to the first 4 people, but it would have to be contingent on you trying other ones just to get a good honest feel for whats best for the COMMUNITY. Obviously they would be built to suit though.

[abutterman]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

Meh.... I suppose I could build it this way too... lol. Jerk! Making me change up my design! Whose building this wagon any way... me or you!!! LOL, jk.

Yea I thought about that, only reason I didnt is because of the loss of the ability to remove it. Like this you might have to adjust your lighter position so that you dont lose funcionality of it. I'm going to play around, might build it all 4 ways and try them all out. If I build 4 of them I might discount the first four to the first 4 people, but it would have to be contingent on you trying other ones just to get a good honest feel for whats best for the COMMUNITY. Obviously they would be built to suit though.

lol

i figure opening from the far back would be safest for me at least cause i have this feeling the girlfriend would be like oooo let me put stuff in there and and if the hinge is on the side she'd be like hmm i think it's stuck and rip it off. Having the hinge on the right side would be most convenient for the driver though. This is why they should've just built one in and made this decision for us lol

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by abutterman

lol

i figure opening from the far back would be safest for me at least cause i have this feeling the girlfriend would be like oooo let me put stuff in there and and if the hinge is on the side she'd be like hmm i think it's stuck and rip it off. Having the hinge on the right side would be most convenient for the driver though. This is why they should've just built one in and made this decision for us lol

Yea, I agree. lol


Well I am ordering all the materials this week. I'll be putting together a list of all the stuff I use and how I built it. That way if anyone wants to try they can. But I'd build it if people wanted to order it from me. Cant wait to get the first one done. I'm going to try to build 2 at the same time. One with cup holder in the back and the other with cup holder in the front.

[dhdinh07]

Originally Posted by ravenblackfrs

How about this?

It seems like this design would lose a lot of space, and the elbow probably won't reach it when holding the shifter huh?

[ravenblackfrs]

Originally Posted by dhdinh07

It seems like this design would lose a lot of space, and the elbow probably won't reach it when holding the shifter huh?

Yep... could work. Not sure til I got everything in place and tested it out.