Cup holder install???

[Charlie1717]

So I recently picked up the Taurus cup holder to install into my festy. I thought I've seen pics of people putting it in the radio slot and in the top of the bin. I believe you needed the LX console to put the cup holder in the bin. Is that true? Does anyone know what mods need to be done to make it fit in the bin rather than the radio slot. Or is there a thread on this I've searched and can't find one.

[bravekozak]

Be sure to put double quotes around "cup holder" or else the search will look for the words separately.

[Charlie1717]

Be sure to put double quotes around "cup holder" or else the search will look for the words separately.

Yeah I tried that. I found plenty of info on putting it in the radio spot but I want it down in the LX center console.

[91blufestiva]

Put it in the radio spot... In order to get it to fit in the LX console, you need to take the cubby off the back and pretty much cut the whole thing in order to get the cup holder to fit. I have it in the cubby right now and I hate it, it's at an angle, and all I can fit in there is a 12oz pop because everything else hits the radio. I so want to just put the cup holder in the radio slot, and the radio in the cubby, since I already have the cubby cut up.

[bravekozak]

Single DIN is where the radio is now. I wish it were a double DIN

[91_festy_Gl]

I have the escort center console with cup holders but not sure on modification in order to make it work.

[lanemeyer14]

I have the escort center console with cup holders but not sure on modification in order to make it work.

Do you like those cup holders? They seem kind of shallow like the ones in my civic.....my drinks are always falling over when I turn!
Edit: After reading your post again I'm thinking you haven't installed it yet

[devon527]

Do you like those cup holders? They seem kind of shallow like the ones in my civic.....my drinks are always falling over when I turn!
Edit: After reading your post again I'm thinking you haven't installed it yet

I have that escort console in my car, yes the cup holders only seem to fit a can sized cup, fits my rockstars and monsters like a glove as long as your drinks arent top-heavy they dont fall over at all. I feel like it was a great change to my interior

[91_festy_Gl]

Do you like those cup holders? They seem kind of shallow like the ones in my civic.....my drinks are always falling over when I turn!
Edit: After reading your post again I'm thinking you haven't installed it yet

Ya I havent installed the console. I though about it but havent got around to it. Right now I have the lx console and cubby but dont have the boot for the shifter or the shelf for the cubby.

[Charlie1717]

I'm pretty sure there is another swap (might still be the escort, or maybe protege?) but it's almost the exact same as the escort but has deeper cup holders. I have the escort center console as well going into my blue festy but I agree the cupholders are almost worthless since I usually only drink water and the occasional polar pop! (32 oz fountain drink)

Anyway I suppose I'll have to think about it. I really don't want to relocate my radio but I must agree it looks better with the radio down there and the cup holders up top. Fortunately I have two of the LX double din pieces so one I can cut up and the other can remain stock in case I don't like it! The extra one is pretty useless without the rest of the lx console haha.

[bravekozak]

I am going to install a Mini cup holder in my Festiva. I like my drinks big with lots of ice and I don't want it to fall out when I go around a corner.

[Eaglefreek]

I need to figure out a cup holder also. I had a woman pull out in front of me today and my large sweet tea that was between my legs, hit the floor. I was mad to say the least.

[Gomez]

I am working on a fiberglass cupholder of some type. Ideas at this stage. I defintiely like that Mini Cupholder too. Maybe I will also work that direction. Good idea.

[perucho]

The best cup holder is the hole left when you remove the ashtray

[skimsucka]

The best cup holder is the hole left when you remove the ashtray

there's an experienced festy owner!