Most important post ever

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:40 am Post subject: Most important post ever

[colorchocolate]So I got a doozey of a question for everyone here. I drive my baja to work often. Being that this little bug is set up for off-roading it likes to bounce around a lot and the interior inside is very 'spartan' which brings me to my problem: I spill my coffee just about every morning. I have a nice little cranny between the seats on the tunnel I like to set my mug but it's not very reliable.
So before I ruin more mornings with truncated coffee rations, I'm wondering what kind of ways people have come up to hold things inside the cabin of a baja and keep them planted at the same time..

Please don't be afraid to share your ideas. I'm getting desperate.[/color]
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tripicana · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 5:50 am Post subject:

What's wrong with between your legs?
Without buying some cheesy cup holder, you're stuck with wedging it somewhere...
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ReckOne · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:19 am Post subject:

I bought a cup holder that replaces the ashtray. Works great for my coffee etc.

https://www2.cip1.com/SearchResults.asp?search=cup+holder&Submit=

Bigdaddychopshop · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:19 am Post subject:

Now admittedly, I have never had a Baja, but i've owned some off-road vehicles I tried to tame into drivers, and let me tell you this: hot coffee+ crotch= misery. Just sayin'

How about an insulated tumbler or mug with a lid?

PhillipM · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 6:59 am Post subject:

Better damping? Wink

Ours is smooth as butter on the black stuff.

DSTMULE · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:05 am Post subject:

sippy cup? Rolling Eyes

maybe some kind of coffee holder mounted to the cage? Or....a raincoat for you !

HERC · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:27 am Post subject:

You need one of these.
I especially like the, "sealed bearings for perfect rotation."
http://www.johnsongt.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=545
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DSTMULE · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:30 am Post subject:

Aries - BCS Cupholder for Offroad, that does look like it would do the job.

HERC · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 7:32 am Post subject:

did ya play the video ?
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VW Habit · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 9:27 am Post subject:

Roll of duct tape sitting on the passenger side foot well holds drinks just fine.

ORANGECRUSHer · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 10:57 am Post subject:

It's just a good thing I have all those rust holes through the floor on the passenger side or else you'd swear Juan Valdez drove the thing! I like the duct tape idea. Bet that's not in that coffee table book about duct tape uses.

So far this topic hasn't let me down. I'm hoping for some custom fabbed bits people might have made too. And not just coffee cup holders...
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B Ramsey · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject:

DWP · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:13 pm Post subject:

google
motorcycle cup holder

DWP

Axitech · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:27 pm Post subject:

Google : Wife Hahahahah I crack me up!! My wife would throat punch me if she reads this. SHHHH Don't tell!
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HERC · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:46 pm Post subject:

ifn ye had some boobies, ye could do this. but you miss out on the smooth ball bearing action of the other one.

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sloboatnova · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 1:58 pm Post subject:

I've seen piston jugs welded to the tunnel in front of the shifter for cup holders.
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Axitech · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:13 pm Post subject:

Jugs!! I'd have never thought of that! Piston jugs, that is. The wife would throat kick me for the other kind.
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The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.-Thomas Jefferson

EnjoyNukaCola · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 2:42 pm Post subject:

I'd say weld some chromoly tubing to the rear frame horns and tie it into the front beam and roll cage. An oversized bracket, a good shock, and at least a few inches of cup holder travel should hold up nicely.
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Mal evolent · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 3:24 pm Post subject:

wheelchair cup holder
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dustymojave · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2015 4:23 pm Post subject:

Better yet...Just don't drink and drive!

Cool

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