I hate the stock cupholder. I'm sure you understand. Maybe the later ones are better.
I decided to design and print a modular 3d-printable replacement. I went through many iterations before I had a good fit. The new one completely replaces the stock one with a large bin, which can either be used as-is for a catch-all (much more capacity than the stock setup), or receive one or two modular inserts. There are indexing keys to keep the inserts in place, even if one is removed. Each insert was customized for my most used equipment. In my case, I made two modules. I tried to make the whole thing fit nicely into the area, keeping the crowned shape of the console, and the fit ended up very nice. The cool thing is if I suddenly decide to start drinking out of nalgenes, or giant 7-11 soda cubs, or any other size container, I can print a new insert that fits the container perfectly.
Left Module:
1) Bottle holder that exactly fits a Kleen Kanteen, the bottle favored by our family
2) Angled slot for my phone X in case, include charge cable at bottom. Can just push phone into slot, and the charge cable plugs right in.
3) Exact fit holder for our LED rechargable flashlight
4) Slot for 1 micro-usb charge cable
5) Three slots for apple lightening charge cables. One slot is at bottom of phone slot. I only use two of them.
6) If no flashlight in place, there is a slot for a second phone, or can be used for my wallet.
Right Module:
A) Bottle holder that exactly fits our thermos we use in the winter
B) Concentric to that, and above, another bottle holder. This one is sized to fit most bycicle style bottles. Fits our Kleen Kanteen too, but with a little wobble.
C) Small catchall-bin for coins, set of keys, gum, etc.
Shell/bin before installation:
Prototypes of my inserts:
I routed three charging cables from a 3-port usb charger I wired in under the console into the shell. There is a slot (not pictured) for routing the cables. Obviously, this is optional.
These cables are routed into a channel in the bottom of the left insert.
I decided to design and print a modular 3d-printable replacement. I went through many iterations before I had a good fit. The new one completely replaces the stock one with a large bin, which can either be used as-is for a catch-all (much more capacity than the stock setup), or receive one or two modular inserts. There are indexing keys to keep the inserts in place, even if one is removed. Each insert was customized for my most used equipment. In my case, I made two modules. I tried to make the whole thing fit nicely into the area, keeping the crowned shape of the console, and the fit ended up very nice. The cool thing is if I suddenly decide to start drinking out of nalgenes, or giant 7-11 soda cubs, or any other size container, I can print a new insert that fits the container perfectly.
Left Module:
1) Bottle holder that exactly fits a Kleen Kanteen, the bottle favored by our family
2) Angled slot for my phone X in case, include charge cable at bottom. Can just push phone into slot, and the charge cable plugs right in.
3) Exact fit holder for our LED rechargable flashlight
4) Slot for 1 micro-usb charge cable
5) Three slots for apple lightening charge cables. One slot is at bottom of phone slot. I only use two of them.
6) If no flashlight in place, there is a slot for a second phone, or can be used for my wallet.
Right Module:
A) Bottle holder that exactly fits our thermos we use in the winter
B) Concentric to that, and above, another bottle holder. This one is sized to fit most bycicle style bottles. Fits our Kleen Kanteen too, but with a little wobble.
C) Small catchall-bin for coins, set of keys, gum, etc.
Shell/bin before installation:
Prototypes of my inserts:
I routed three charging cables from a 3-port usb charger I wired in under the console into the shell. There is a slot (not pictured) for routing the cables. Obviously, this is optional.
These cables are routed into a channel in the bottom of the left insert.
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