w123 cup holders with closely matching Zebrano - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Chad300tdt · #1 10-14-2008, 10:31 PM

Thanks guys.

I'll get working on a full console version ASAP.

Don't worry Tyler, I didn't forget.

You and Swamp are top on the list. Unless Swamp decided he'd rather keep spilling his coffee.

BoomInTheTrunk · #2 10-14-2008, 11:21 PM

if you end up making them out of MDF use wooden dowels instead of screws to get those lets on. The MDF doesn't face up to well with screws, over time they could break off. just a suggestion.

diesel85 · #3 02-13-2009, 01:24 AM

Chad,

Put me on your full console version list.

royvid · #4 01-11-2011, 11:38 PM

Interested in purchasing a cup holder.

Eric
Seattle

royvid · #5 09-14-2011, 12:30 AM

You still making the cup holders for the 300TD? Would love to get one.

Eric Jensen

cscmc1 · #6 10-15-2008, 11:00 AM

Let me know when you come up with a W124 version; these look GREAT, by the way!

redassag00 · #7 10-15-2008, 05:13 PM

W126 Version coming?

derburger · #8 10-15-2008, 05:19 PM

Those look great, my coupe has needed cupholders for a while. You have a PM.

cscmc1 · #9 10-15-2008, 05:28 PM

I know Germans like to tease us Americans about our love of cup holders, but I'll bet you could sell more than a few of these on ebay.de (or ebay.com to international bidders) -- especially if you came up with holders for W124's and other chassis that came without.

Chad300tdt · #10 10-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Thanks for the orders and inquiries everyone.

I plan to complete the orders for the current cup holder design, then start working on the w123 full console version.

I want to also do some for w124's and w126's, but I need to have access to each chassis to measure, design and fit. All the w123 consoles are the same except for some minor differences in switch placement. Are all w124 consoles the same? Are all w126 consoles the same?

Does anyone have any w124 or w126 consoles I can use for mockup?

iWrock said he had a w124 console he could send to me. I'll have to contact him about it again, but I want to make sure all w124's and all w126's are the same first.

HighDesert Benz · #11 10-15-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Thanks for the orders and inquiries everyone.

I plan to complete the orders for the current cup holder design, then start working on the w123 full console version.

I want to also do some for w124's and w126's, but I need to have access to each chassis to measure, design and fit. All the w123 consoles are the same except for some minor differences in switch placement. Are all w124 consoles the same? Are all w126 consoles the same?

Does anyone have any w124 or w126 consoles I can use for mockup?

iWrock said he had a w124 console he could send to me. I'll have to contact him about it again, but I want to make sure all w124's and all w126's are the same first.

I've got a spare Gen 1 W126 piece I can send if you want it Chad. I think they are all the same, but not positive.

JimmyL · #12 10-16-2008, 12:37 AM

BTW, In actual use, are those deep enough to keep drinks from falling over?

TylerH860 · #13 10-16-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

BTW, In actual use, are those deep enough to keep drinks from falling over?

Considering the gripping acceleration of our diesels...

That may be a good request... Can the holders be deeper? (I'll still take one either way)

Chad300tdt · #14 10-16-2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyL

BTW, In actual use, are those deep enough to keep drinks from falling over?

Prior to finishing the cup holder, I had my wife test drive it for a few days. The black inserts are 3" by 1.5" deep. They snugly hold a soda can without a coozy and they hold the bottom of most coffee travel mugs (all the ones we have fit). I gave it an "extreme" test as well which it passed beautifully. (A rigorous shaking with cups on board)

The next deepest cup insert is too deep for the console dimensions. If you really want the hole deeper, the bottom of the insert could be cut off. I can also get inserts that will be large enough for a can with coozy (3.75"), but the bottom will have to be cut off on those since they're too deep as well. It will still have the nice finished appearance for the edge of the hole, but you'll be able to see the bottom of the console tray.

The inserts are a softer plastic so they will cut easily and the cut edge could be cleaned up with a little sand paper.

daw_two · #15 10-16-2008, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chad300tdt

Thanks for the orders and inquiries everyone.

I plan to complete the orders for the current cup holder design, then start working on the w123 full console version.

I want to also do some for w124's and w126's, but I need to have access to each chassis to measure, design and fit. All the w123 consoles are the same except for some minor differences in switch placement. Are all w124 consoles the same? Are all w126 consoles the same?

Does anyone have any w124 or w126 consoles I can use for mockup?

iWrock said he had a w124 console he could send to me. I'll have to contact him about it again, but I want to make sure all w124's and all w126's are the same first.

Chad -- There are at least 2 different types of shifter wood surrounds for w126. Some later year w126s also had a center console with a lockable insert into the middle; so at least 2 different types of center consoles.

I've got a spare w126 2nd generation (?) shifter wood in stock if you need one.

Please let me know if I can help.