A retiree's mods
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From: Black Hills of S. Dakota
Earlier I'd mentioned that I really needed to get around to installing the DIY cup holder mod described here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...c=269896&st=0&
Well I ended up with what I think is a better solution, at least for my needs. That DIY holder is simply that.... a holder. What I wanted was one that provided additional insulation beyond whatever bottle I was using to help keep things cool longer. My answer was a Lowe Alpine Waistbelt bottle pocket which features a stiff flat velcro rear as wide and tall as the pocket itself. That stiffness allows the top edge to be tucked under the center console leather cover.
It remains fairly securely in place although pulling a bottle out may dislodge the tucked portion from the center console. I know I can make this arrangement more secure to obviate this but frankly I'm content with it as is, at least for now
Works for me
Addendum: separate thread in the Mods area on this bottle holder approach:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=695561
Well I ended up with what I think is a better solution, at least for my needs. That DIY holder is simply that.... a holder. What I wanted was one that provided additional insulation beyond whatever bottle I was using to help keep things cool longer. My answer was a Lowe Alpine Waistbelt bottle pocket which features a stiff flat velcro rear as wide and tall as the pocket itself. That stiffness allows the top edge to be tucked under the center console leather cover.
It remains fairly securely in place although pulling a bottle out may dislodge the tucked portion from the center console. I know I can make this arrangement more secure to obviate this but frankly I'm content with it as is, at least for now
Works for me
Addendum: separate thread in the Mods area on this bottle holder approach:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=695561
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From: Black Hills of S. Dakota
Originally Posted by alSpeed2k,May 3 2009, 10:15 PM
Nice job Bob, I also found a cup holder that "tucks" under the center console. It would be a hassle to remove all the time though. How would you clean it?
The Lowe bottle holder is constructed like any other piece of hiking / backpacking gear and can easily be hand washed if needed. And it really is no hassle at all to insert the bottle holder's top lip under the console cover or remove it.
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From: Black Hills of S. Dakota
Snowmoto,
Not at all surprised about your father. Seems the "older" generation likes the classic wood knobs whereas you youngsters prefer the chrome and carbon fiber stuff. The good thing is that there is enough of everything aftermarket to satisfy every taste
Not at all surprised about your father. Seems the "older" generation likes the classic wood knobs whereas you youngsters prefer the chrome and carbon fiber stuff. The good thing is that there is enough of everything aftermarket to satisfy every taste
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From: Vice City, ES
Originally Posted by Bob A (SD),May 4 2009, 11:21 AM
Snowmoto,
Not at all surprised about your father. Seems the "older" generation likes the classic wood knobs whereas you youngsters prefer the chrome and carbon fiber stuff. The good thing is that there is enough of everything aftermarket to satisfy every taste
Not at all surprised about your father. Seems the "older" generation likes the classic wood knobs whereas you youngsters prefer the chrome and carbon fiber stuff. The good thing is that there is enough of everything aftermarket to satisfy every taste
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From: Central Cali/Visalia
Nice... clean ride you have here.. i, too, was in the NAVY.. got out almost a year ago. i was a SK3 onboard the "STINKIN LINCOLN" Operation Iraqi Freedom Vet. i've noticed that there are a lot of navy folks who are s2k enthusiasts... Support Our Troops!
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From: Black Hills of S. Dakota
Originally Posted by markfromaurora,May 4 2009, 05:17 PM
that yellow challenger is awesome