Cup Holder solution ! (?!?) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

deluxejb · #1 10-27-2003, 06:54 AM

This was in one of the previous threads, but no one commented. IT LOOKS PERFECT for my 95 E320 Cab. If I get no replies, I will "guinea pig" it. price is unbelievable!

http://www.gateway-websites.com/cgi-bin/ePages4.filereader?0+EN/catalogs/126402

Limited Edition · #2 10-27-2003, 10:47 AM

Looks great! Buy one and let us know how it works out.

deluxejb · #3 10-27-2003, 11:09 AM

I have ordered and will report on the look and fit, before I install.

Anyone with knowledge of the bottom component of a 93 E320 center armrest (fiberboard?wood?foam? plastic?) please advise. THis unit mounts UNDER the armrest. Thanks

deluxejb · #4 11-01-2003, 11:42 PM

I received the cup holder and it looks so capable...if not perfect...that I am surprised I haven't seen mention of it before. I'll photo and post tomorrow and detail install as well.

Limited Edition · #5 11-19-2003, 08:32 AM

We need pics!

deluxejb · #6 11-19-2003, 09:33 AM

I need to convert the pix to fit this format size and haven't had time...but will. Or I will host them on my site andallow access. As they say in the Islands, "soon come, mon!"

deluxejb · #7 11-19-2003, 11:57 AM

Here is the link to pix of the Cup holder and install kit. I will add the installation pix later:
http://homepage.mac.com/bankshyde/PhotoAlbum1.html

Limited Edition · #8 11-19-2003, 12:18 PM

Nice! I can't wait to see the installed pics

deluxejb · #9 11-19-2003, 03:31 PM

OK. I have tried and tried to reduce image size in Photoshop to post pix here,but it seems too much trial-and-error...on reducing first image size and then quality.

Can someone please give me a quick how-to or point me to a site that will tell me how. This is taking entirely too long for someone who is very computer savy. How do others do it?

Thanks

deluxejb · #10 11-20-2003, 11:03 AM

OK, here are the long awaited Install pix for the cupholder.

Upon completion and re-thinking, I might attach with screws thru the provided holes as it should feel more solid feel. That is if I can buy another armrest for less than the price of a new car:p

I hope this answers those who were as curious as I was...enough to be the guinnea pig:

http://homepage.mac.com/bankshyde/PhotoAlbum3.html

Limited Edition · #11 11-20-2003, 12:09 PM

Looks good! I'm not so happy about having to sand the leather or screw through the armrest but I guess you have to screw the factory cupholders into the door panels anyways.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to order one for my wifes E320 wagon with MB Tex but I'm not quite sure if I want to install one in my 190E Limited Edition with Leather.

Let us know how you like it in "real world" situations.

suginami · #12 11-20-2003, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by deluxejb
OK, here are the long awaited Install pix for the cupholder.

Upon completion and re-thinking, I might attach with screws thru the provided holes as it should feel more solid feel. That is if I can buy another armrest for less than the price of a new car:p

I hope this answers those who were as curious as I was...enough to be the guinnea pig:

http://homepage.mac.com/bankshyde/PhotoAlbum3.html

I like the installation.

Does the kit come with screws? If you use screws, what would you be screwing into? I don't know what the armrest is made of.

The website that makes the cupholder kit says that for proper use and installation, the UnderTray requires:

A relatively flat, firm mounting surface at least 4" wide along a 10" length.
At least 3" clearance underneath due to snap-down canholders.

I'm not sure if I have 3" of clearance between where the cupholder mounts and that console / storage box underneath the armrest.

Did you measure the distance, or have you tried putting a beverage or can in there?

Also, what do they mean by "snap-down canholders"?

deluxejb · #13 11-20-2003, 07:48 PM

1. Looks good! I'm not so happy about having to sand the leather or screw through the armrest but I guess you have to screw the factory cupholders into the door panels anyways

Don: I am not sure you have to sand the surface, but I did for grip. No screws come with the kit, but it feels like solid foam to me.

2. A relatively flat, firm mounting surface at least 4" wide along a 10" length.
At least 3" clearance underneath due to snap-down canholders.

Suginami: I measured and had no problems on my 95 E320 Cab. But I am tall and the seat is completely back and the backrest down a bit. But it works fine.

3. Also, what do they mean by "snap-down canholders"?
Those are the WIRE supports. THey must be manually "snapped down".

deluxejb · #14 11-20-2003, 07:52 PM

Never mind my PM. DUHHHHHH! I am glad when I can figure SOMETHING out!

Quote:

Originally posted by suginami
I like the installation.

Does the kit come with screws? If you use screws, what would you be screwing into? I don't know what the armrest is made of.

The website that makes the cupholder kit says that for proper use and installation, the UnderTray requires:

A relatively flat, firm mounting surface at least 4" wide along a 10" length.
At least 3" clearance underneath due to snap-down canholders.

I'm not sure if I have 3" of clearance between where the cupholder mounts and that console / storage box underneath the armrest.

Did you measure the distance, or have you tried putting a beverage or can in there?

Also, what do they mean by "snap-down canholders"?

deluxejb · #15 11-20-2003, 07:54 PM

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Originally posted by tkamiya
I think the arm rest is made of molded plastic. I took the inner lining out in the past.

By the way, a new arm rest is 900 dollars!

I think I have one coming for $150 in my grey.

I HOPE as I want to screw this thing in.