Found perfect cup holder spot

**SLKman** · 11-29-2006

Since my passanger seat always stays pushed back as far as possible, the adjustment handle in front of the seat works perfectly as a cup holder.

All you have to do is get an individual cup holder from a store, set it in between the seat and the handle and rubberband it to the handle.

It has a slight forward slant to it, so it will only work with covered drinks or bottled drinks with caps.

It could be a little in the way for a passanger if a drink is in it, but managable.

Give it a try! Works for me. No more dripping on the radio!

SLKman

Wimbledon_SLK · 11-29-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKman

Since my passanger seat always stays pushed back as far as possible, the adjustment handle in front of the seat works perfectly as a cup holder.

All you have to do is get an individual cup holder from a store, set it in between the seat and the handle and rubberband it to the handle.

It has a slight forward slant to it, so it will only work with covered drinks or bottled drinks with caps.

It could be a little in the way for a passanger if a drink is in it, but managable.

Give it a try! Works for me. No more dripping on the radio!

SLKman

Super tip! thanks

**etyu** · 11-29-2006

How about some piccies of the set up? I'd like to see if this'll work for the R171 too. Thanks.

**SLKman** · 11-29-2006

Working 16 hour double shift today and double shift tomorrow on my B-day.

I will try to get some pics of it on Fri or Sat.

You can even use a large oversized cup there as your drink holder.

Just rubber band it in place. Easy removal if your passanger wants to adjust the seat forward.

SLKman

**etyu** · 11-29-2006

Happy Birthday SLKman!

Whenever you get the chance, no hurry.

**SLKman** · 11-29-2006

Thanks! Like how I sneaked that in??? LOL Woohoo!

Party time this weekend!!!!

SLKman

**DesignoSLK** · 11-29-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKman

Thanks! Like how I sneaked that in??? LOL Woohoo!

Party time this weekend!!!!

SLKman

**SLKman** · 11-30-2006

Thanks DesignoSLK!

**SLKman** · 11-30-2006

When I was 21 and racing Honda Odyssey 4 wheelers,

my racing buddy was 44 years old. I always thought of him as old.

Now I am 44!!!
I should be racing 4 wheelers!!!!!

LOL

Cause I'm NOT OLD!!!!!

SLKman

Wimbledon_SLK · 11-30-2006

Happy birthday SLKman!

:B eer:

dagd · 12-01-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLKman

Since my passanger seat always stays pushed back as far as possible, the adjustment handle in front of the seat works perfectly as a cup holder.

All you have to do is get an individual cup holder from a store, set it in between the seat and the handle and rubberband it to the handle.

It has a slight forward slant to it, so it will only work with covered drinks or bottled drinks with caps.

It could be a little in the way for a passanger if a drink is in it, but managable.

Give it a try! Works for me. No more dripping on the radio!

SLKman

Doesn't work for me; seats have electric adjustment! Have you change the old useless cupholder over for the coin/sunglass tray like we have in Europe?

By the way, many happy returns!

(wish I was 44 again!)

11-29-2006	#1 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Found perfect cup holder spot Since my passanger seat always stays pushed back as far as possible, the adjustment handle in front of the seat works perfectly as a cup holder. All you have to do is get an individual cup holder from a store, set it in between the seat and the handle and rubberband it to the handle. It has a slight forward slant to it, so it will only work with covered drinks or bottled drinks with caps. It could be a little in the way for a passanger if a drink is in it, but managable. Give it a try! Works for me. No more dripping on the radio! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	How about some piccies of the set up? I'd like to see if this'll work for the R171 too. Thanks. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

11-29-2006	#4 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Working 16 hour double shift today and double shift tomorrow on my B-day. I will try to get some pics of it on Fri or Sat. You can even use a large oversized cup there as your drink holder. Just rubber band it in place. Easy removal if your passanger wants to adjust the seat forward. SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-29-2006	#5 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,280 Country: Thanks: 377 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Happy Birthday SLKman! Whenever you get the chance, no hurry. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

11-29-2006	#6 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Thanks! Like how I sneaked that in??? LOL Woohoo! Party time this weekend!!!! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Thanks DesignoSLK! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	When I was 21 and racing Honda Odyssey 4 wheelers, my racing buddy was 44 years old. I always thought of him as old. Now I am 44!!! I should be racing 4 wheelers!!!!! LOL Cause I'm NOT OLD!!!!! SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-30-2006	#10 (permalink)
Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 649 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	Happy birthday SLKman! :B eer:

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