ok , i guess i can always screw it in if that stuff fails
40, 60, 70, 80, & 200 Series Cup Holders
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- #82
I don't include the screws because some folks want to use different types of screws for different ways off attachment and I just couldn't keep everyone happy. I figured your out a few cents to pick up a couple screws of your liking.
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- #83
I have some prototypes for sell at reduced prices if anyone is interested. They are not on my website but just pm me and we can figure something out. I have 3 singles that are from my "old" batches. They are all perfect but my newer batches are much better. My quality has GREATLY improved over the last few months and they just don't meet my quality standards anymore. The 3 singles are $25 each and that includes shipping. There is nothing wrong with any of them, they are just rougher then what I sell now. I also have a double that is perfect (meets my current standards) but I spilt acetone on the bottom and didn't see it until it had melted a section of it. You can't see it once installed and it doesn't effect it's function in any way. But it's a flaw and that doesn't cut it for my standards. That one is $40 and includes shipping.
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- #84
Here's version 5.0 of the prototypes. Fitment is perfect. I had to make a few last changes to get fimnent dialed in and a few structural upgrades for durability. It sits nice and snug to the center console with no gaps. Matching that 5 degree slope with a slight bend vertically and horizontally PLUS is tapers at the top was a HUGE PITA, but I finally got it matched. I'm proud of how it turned out. I have now made 3 of these with two more on my printers as I type. I will make a batch of about 10 total over the next few days and get these up on my website by Sunday evening. This can be attached with simply hooking it up top and using the 3 large strips of 3M adhesive OR you can use the screw holes with any 1" coarse thread screw. I made sure this fit on ALL 80 series console. I had to make this in two pieces. The bottom tray is one piece then the double cup/top is the other. I then snap the two parts together and do a 40 minute acetone batch which bonds the two parts into one. There is still remnants of a seam if you look closely but it's not as extreme as the seem you get on injection molding parts. There seems to be two models of center consoles. One with the padded armrest/top and one with a tray on top. The one with the tray on top has a hinge that goes all the way across the rear lid which prevents the "hook" from grabbing up top. I made another design that does not have that hook. It would mount with the adhesive AND screws only. 90%+ of us have the center console with the padded top and the design in the pic will fit that one.
I'm in if the price is good
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- #86
well, I put 8 of these on my website yesterday and they are already sold out. they were priced at $60 and I am running a 15% off coupon and free shipping through the end of the year. I now have all 3 of my printers working full time trying to make another batch of the rear double cup holder.
Definitely want one of the rear holders when you get them done. Would you let me know when they're up?
I'd rather order both at the same time
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- #88
I just got another small batch of front and rear doubles up today. I seem to be adding 2-3 more every few days. I'm very sorry that they always seem to show "sold out". Every batch I have released seems to sell out within an hour. I picked up another machine yesterday and have added it into the line up this morning. Hopefully with 4 printers going full time I might be able to start keeping up with the demand.
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- #89
I FINALLY got caught up and the waiting list of folks wanting the rear double has been completed. I can now breath. I just got another batch up on my website and I am pretty sure everyone who asked for one ahead of time has now got one. Sorry if I missed somebody, but at least this batch is ready to ship. This batch will be the last prints I can guarantee delivery before Christmas and that is only if they are ordered by tomorrow.
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- #90
I sold out quick last time but just got 3 more front and rear double cupholders back in stock on my website. They are ready to ship. At this point I can't guarantee a pre Christmas delivery, but there is a high chance it will be delivered before Christmas if ordered this weeekend.
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- #94
I just got my website updated and I now have 3 of each cupholder design in stock with all of my mahicnes printing more. Once the current prints are done and preped for shipping I will be taking a break from printing for a few days to enjoy Christmas with my family without distractions. Today will be the last day I do any shipping until the 27th.
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- #95
I wanted to give an update. I had to make some design/structural changes to the lower tray. A few people had issues with the lower tray (I sent them an updated replacement). One lower tray cracked from a kid using it as a step, another cracked from a printing error I didn't catch, and another cracked from someone shoving there seats foward and allowing them to slam into the cupholder. The seats CAN fold down wth the rear cupholder installed BUT you lower them slowly and hold them folded back as you lower them down. If you allow the seats to swing out as you lower them down they WILL hit the cupholders. I realized that this may be a reoccuring issue so I decided to beef up the lower tray. I added some curves, ribs, and increased the wall thickness by 40%. The three changes seemed to have about doubled the strenght. Hopefully this will address any further issues. Even my old design should be fully sufficient to hold up with normal use, just don't use them as steps or bash them with the folding seats. I guess design changes are just part of the process. I am always looking to make my products better and will stand behind what I make.
I have both the front and rear double cup holders.
I do not know how to upload pictures so I forwarded them to Brad hoping he can upload them somehow.
The pictures show the front passenger seat fully UP and FORWARD and still okay with the front double cup holders.
The pictures also show one of the rear seats flipped forward against the rear cup holder exactly as Brad described.
If you remove the black inserts, Brad also provides two extra screw holes if you want to really secure the rear double cup holder if you flip the seats a lot.
I have a picture showing how the front double cup holder slopes the same way as the Pwr and 2nd start buttons are. The front cup holders also have provision for 2 more screws if you really want to secure it down ( I do not know what you would be carrying).
I hope this shows how much work went into these cup holders. Needless to say they are amazing and YES beautiful and I love them.
I do not know how to upload pictures so I forwarded them to Brad hoping he can upload them somehow.
The pictures show the front passenger seat fully UP and FORWARD and still okay with the front double cup holders.
The pictures also show one of the rear seats flipped forward against the rear cup holder exactly as Brad described.
If you remove the black inserts, Brad also provides two extra screw holes if you want to really secure the rear double cup holder if you flip the seats a lot.
I have a picture showing how the front double cup holder slopes the same way as the Pwr and 2nd start buttons are. The front cup holders also have provision for 2 more screws if you really want to secure it down ( I do not know what you would be carrying).
I hope this shows how much work went into these cup holders. Needless to say they are amazing and YES beautiful and I love them.
I also wanted to mention that both Cup holders curve perfectly to fit their attachment surfaces.
This is really unbelievable that I can find these brand new recently designed accessories for my 17 year old vehicle.
This is really unbelievable that I can find these brand new recently designed accessories for my 17 year old vehicle.
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- #98
Thanks for the kind words. I have put a lot of time into my designs and continue to improve upon them. I enjoy feedback good or bad, because in the end in only makes my products better. I will to get your pics loaded up tonight once all my crazy family members get out. Anyone know a good polite way to get 15 unwanted family members out of your house in a hurry?
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- #100
Absolutely. I have shipped quite a few over to Europe and maybe a 1/2 dozen to the UK. My website doesn't have international shipping set up because it's a huge pita, but my esty page does international shipping. I think shipping the cost is about $15 to ship. I do free shipping anywhere in the US but can't do that worldwide. The etsy page is www.etsy.com/shop/bh3dprinting
